Maya angelou poems for children

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Marguerite Annie Johnson. She was born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. Little did she know, she would grow up to become one of the most famous poets and writers in the world. You might know her better as Maya Angelou.

Growing Up

Maya Angelou’s childhood was filled with many challenges. Her parents separated when she was young, and she had to move to a small town in Arkansas to live with her grandmother. When Maya was just eight years old, she faced a terrible event that left her speechless for five years. During this time, she found solace in reading books and writing in her journal.

Finding Her Voice

Maya eventually found her voice again and discovered the power of words. She knew that she wanted to use her voice to tell stories, make people think, and bring hope to others. So, she changed her name to Maya Angelou and started her journey as a writer and a poet.

Maya’s Poetry

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