Abstract
This column presents books for children penned by Maya Angelou. These poems and stories, based on her experiences as an African American woman living in the United States, Egypt, Ghana, and South Africa, include extraordinary photography and artwork. Suggestions for inclusion in the general music classroom are provided.
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References
1.
Adzenyah
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Maraire
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Tucker
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(1986 ). Let your voice be heard! Songs from Ghana and Zimbabwe . Danbury, CT : World Music Press .
2.
Angelou
M.
(1974 ). Gather together in my name . New York, NY : Random House .
3.
Angelou
M.
(1996a ). Kofi and his magic . New York, NY : Clarkson-Potter .
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M.
(1996b ). Life doesn’t frighten me (
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M.
(2003 ). My painted house, my friendly chicken, and me . New York, NY : Crown .
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M.
(2013 ). Poetry for young people . New York, NY : Sterling Children’s Books .
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