african american women authors

Reflections by the author on the period of time in her life when she went from being a reclusive writer to a public figure due to the filming of her book, The Color Purple.

Jesmyn Ward, a prize-winning author, delves into her upbringing in rural Mississippi and examines how poverty and racism contributed to the deaths of five young men in her life.

An account of how Maya Angelou became an actress, a dancer, a TV producer, and a famous writer.

Describes the life and writing career of the author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," as well as her victory over such obstacles as prejudice, poverty, and rape.

Autobiography covering the childhood of a woman who has been a professional dancer, actress, poet, journalist, and television producer.

In this third volume of her autobiography, Maya Angelou describes her life when she first entered show business and embarked on a European tour.

Includes a brief biography of Maya Angelou, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

This fourth autobiographical work by Maya Angelou tells of her entry into New York's circle of black artists and writers, her involvement in the civil rights movement, and changes in her personal life.

Discusses the lives and work of such notable African American women authors as: Phillis Wheatley, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Zora Neale Hurston, Gwendolyn Brooks, Nikki Giovanni, and Terry McMillan.

A biography of twentieth-century African-American author, poet, journalist, teacher, activist, and documentary filmmaker Maya Angelou; also includes information on becoming a professional writer or film director.