This book provides a powerful and insightful look into the life of a young girl growing up in a society that tries to hold her down because of her race and gender. Maya Angelou's writing is both poetic and honest, making this an inspiring read for anyone who has faced adversity. The book emphasizes the narrator's journey towards acceptance and self-love, and although it deals with difficult topics such as racism and sexual assault, it ultimately emerges as a tale of resilience and triumph.

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• Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author Honor (1971)

This title comes from one of a series offering classic and contemporary fiction and other literary work for schools, to suit a range of ages and tastes. Maya Angelou's autobiographical account of her childhood and early youth in 1930s America is an evocation of a black girl's struggle against her oppressors.

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