In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings , this beautiful biography of Maya Angelou describes how she rose above a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime.
You can see more of her work at www.tonyaengel.com..
Engel lives in Houston, Texas.
This art style was the perfect complement to Maya Angelou\'s lyrical storytelling.
Early in her career she explored abstract painting, but soon began to concentrate on figurative form mixed with emotion and expressionistic narrative.
Her work is inspired by southern folk artists.
TONYA ENGEL is a self-taught painter and children\'s book illustrator, including the pictures for Our Lady of Guadalupe and the jacket art for Hurricane Child.
You can find her online at www.bethanyhegedus.com.
She lives with her family in Austin, Texas.
Hegedus is owner and creative director of the Writing Barn, a writing workshop and retreat center.
A former educator, she teaches widely and enjoys mentoring young writers.
About the Author BETHANY Hegedus is an award-winning author of picture books and middle-grade novels, including Grandfather Gandhi and Alabama Spitfire.
Coupled with Tonya Engel\'s metaphorical and emotive illustrations, this biography beautifully conveys the heartaches and successes of this truly phenomenal woman, and in a powerful tribute to the written word.
Angelou\'s grandson Colin Johnson, describes how a love of literature and poetry helped young Maya overcome childhood trauma and turn adversity into triumph.
A foreword by Dr.
In this comprehensive picture-book biography geared towards older readers, Bethany Hegedus lyrically traces Maya\'s life From her early days in Stamps, Arkansas, through her work as a freedom fighter to her triumphant rise as a Poet of the people.
Writer, activist, trolley car conductor, dancer, mother, and humanitarian--Maya Angelou\'s life was marked by transformation and perseverance.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings , this beautiful biography of Maya Angelou describes how she rose above a childhood of trauma and emotional pain to become one of the most inspiring voices of our lifetime
