I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS- MAYA ANGELOU

An eye-opening emotion evoking novel that brings to light a variety of complicated issues like racism, sexual assault and misogyny. Ms. Angelou expresses the hardships in her life through the beautiful metaphor of a caged bird

Maya lived a childhood of trauma. She was shipped off to live with her grandma at an early age where it all began. Young Angela phases unimaginable scenarios of racism, in a sacred state without being able to find a safe haven. When she returns to her mother, the unimaginable happens, her mothers boyfriend rapes her at the age of eight. As a result of this incredibly traumatic event, she becomes mute. She is frightened of words She eventually find a love of writing and books through her teacher and mentor Mrs. Bertha Flowers.

Maya navigates a world that is nothing but unjust to her. Describes a path of growth as she dares to find confidence in her struggles. As she succeeds as writer, and becomes the first ever black screenplay writer whose movie is produced. This book is a literary work of art, as Angelou pioneers in the creation of literary autobiography, blurring the line between one and the other and bringing tears to our eyes, and teaches us hard lessons about humanity.

It's a novel that every young person should read. It gives a glimpse of the worse with a mirrored love for life, through the eyes of a legend.

GIRL LOOKING AT HER FUTURE - ANTONIA GUERRA - CLASS OF 2024