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Maya Angelou was a prolific writer, poet, and activist perhaps best known for her first memoir, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." She became one of the most influential voices of the late 1900s and early 2000s, living a full life between raising her child, traveling around the world, and working for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement.
Known for her deeply emotional and profound writing as well as her resounding wisdom, Maya Angelou wrote seven autobiographies as well as dozens of poems and essays that continue to showcase her memorable voice long after her passing in 2014.
To rank her poetry, autobiographies, and essay collections, we turned to Goodreads members. Goodreads is the world's largest platform for over 125 million users to rate and review books and share their favorites with friends.
Whether you're looking for a moving poem or to learn more about Angelou's life through her memoirs, here are Maya Angelou's 20 most popular works, as ranked by Goodreads members.
The 20 best books by Maya Angelou, ranked by Goodreads readers:
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