Maya Angelou, writer
Apr. 4, 1928-
Women of Hope: African Americans Who Made a Difference by
Joyce Hansen, Scholastic, 1998.
The author of
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, is a producer, actor and director, too. She recited her poem
On the Pulse of Morning at President Clinton's inauguration.
The
Maya Angelou Official Website offers a bio and photos.