Author

Contributions

  • Literacy Volunteers of New York City - Contributor

Publication

1989 - Literacy Volunteers, New York, NY, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

13,750 words, Guess

Page Count

55 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC818.54
  • LCCPE1126.A4 A53 1989

Alternate Titles

  • I know why the caged bird sings.
  • Heart of a woman.

Description

Presents the story of a spirited and gifted, but poor, Black girl growing up in the South in the 1930's. Tells how she came into her own, experiencing prejudice, family difficulties, and a relationship with a teacher who taught her to respect books, learning, and herself.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Writer's voices

Other Editions

  • Selected from I know why the caged bird sings and the Heart of a womanLiteracy Volunteers1989

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