Maya's Song -- Renée Watson

From bestselling, award-winning creators Renée Watson and Bryan Collier comes a stunningly crafted picture book chronicling the life of poet and activist Maya Angelou.

This unforgettable picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, whose words have uplifted and inspired generations of readers. The author of the celebrated autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya was the first Black person and first woman to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration, and her influence echoes through culture and history. She was also the first Black woman to appear on the United States quarter.

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson uses Angelou's beloved medium of poetry to lyrically chronicle her rich life in a deeply moving narrative. Vivid and striking collage art by Caldecott Honor recipient and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Bryan Collier completes this unforgettable portrait of one of the most important American artists in history.

Maya's momma was right.

Maya was a preacher, a teacher.

A Black girl whose voice

chased away darkness, ushered in light.

Author: Renée Watson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/20/2022
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 11.25h x 9.32w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780062871589
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 06/01/2022 pg. 67
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2022
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2022
Publishers Weekly 08/29/2022