Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou ( /ˈmaɪ.ə ˈændʒəloʊ/; born Marguerite Ann Johnson; April 4, 1928) is an American author and poet. She has published six autobiographies, five books of essays, numerous books of poetry, and is credited with a long list of plays, movies, and television shows. She is one of the most decorated writers of her generation, with dozens of awards and over thirty honorary doctoral degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of autobiographie... More

Date of birth:

  • Apr 4, 1928 (age 84 years)

Height:

  • 1.82 m (5.97 ft )

Also known as:

  • Dr. Maya Angelou,
  • Marguerite Ann Johnson,
  • Marguerite Annie Johnson,
  • Angelou, Maya
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How Do You Spell God?

How Do You Spell God is an animated storytelling and delightful interviews with children of many religions.

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Awards

Quill Award for Poetry Winners

Award Nominations:

Year Award Nominated work
  • 1971

Coretta Scott King Award for Authors Nominees

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame
  • 1998
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