I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: The Internationally Bestselling Classic (Virago Modern Classics) by Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou's debut memoir, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Through her six volumes of autobiography, she shares her remarkable talents and unwavering resilience. While facing discrimination and poverty as a Black woman, Maya also finds moments of hope, joy, and triumph. In this first volume, Maya tenderly reflects on her childhood in the American South during the 1930s, where she learns about the power dynamics between white and black communities and endures the trauma of sexual assault. James Baldwin praises her work, saying, "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life because Maya Angelou confronts her own experiences with a moving wonder and luminous dignity." Through her writing, Maya gives readers a glimpse into the human experience and the resilience that allows us to overcome our struggles.