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Name of the book: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Author: Maya Angelou

Description: This book discusses the hard times a young African American woman had to grow up with. The main character Maya..goes to live with her grandmother in Arkansas. There is where she learns the different aspects to life.

Genre/ Type of Literature: Autobiography

Situations that may be considered controversial: This book contains sexual content, racisim, offensice language and violence

Public's Opinion: I was actually surprised to see that the public did enjoy the book. A teacher commented on the book that there is a lot of adult language, but it is a must read. "Beyond the darkness of some of those experiences (discrimination, rape, humilation and fear) lies a powerful sense of hope, dignity, determination and resilience. One of my favorite aspects of the book is its emphasis on the power of education, language and literacy." -Michele Eshleman

History: This book has appeared on the New York's Best Seller List for three years.

Developmental Age: Middle School