Questions About I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou's Autobiography, #1)

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Hi everyone,can anyone tell me what grade appropriate /age level is this book is better suited for ? My sixth grader was given this book and I'm not to sure about it.Thanks.

Erica I was assigned to read this book for the first time in 5th grade. It's age appropriate. I don't think it's inappropriate. It's not vulgar. It' address…moreI was assigned to read this book for the first time in 5th grade. It's age appropriate. I don't think it's inappropriate. It's not vulgar. It' addresses REAL issues though. (less)

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I read this book when I was almost eighteen years old made me the woman that I am today; strong, proud, resilient, self assured. How did this text impact on you the person?

Jeaninne Escallier This book helped me connect with my African American students 35 years ago; upon reading it this month, it helped me connect with my clan of fabulous …moreThis book helped me connect with my African American students 35 years ago; upon reading it this month, it helped me connect with my clan of fabulous women and inspired me to write with wild abandon!(less)

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is thisbook available in malayalam version

Jyothy M jaganathan It is available on amazon.in.. too late for the answer though, I guess! :)

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This book was an okay read because the theme was difficult to find. When I first started reading the book, I was hooked in the plot due to her unique writing style of relating to the audience. As I continued to read the book, I became less engaged because there were times when the plot dragged on, making it boring to read. However, I was impacted by the hardships she had to face such as segregation and oppression?

Matchbook This is not a question, even if you end it with a question mark.

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How is I Know Why the Caged Birds Sings a poem? I want to read it, but it's not a poem like the internet says. Even the preview on Goodreads shows that it isn't a poem. If it is, where can I find it?

Jax Kearney It is not a poem by the standard definition of a poem. It is an autobiography written in a very lyrical style. I got it from my local library. By usin…moreIt is not a poem by the standard definition of a poem. It is an autobiography written in a very lyrical style. I got it from my local library. By using the OverDrive app, you can rent books on audio tape from your library without having to go there. The audiobook version of this is read by Maya herself which I recommend.(less)

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