Angelou, M. (1969).
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
. New York: Random House.
This is the first of Angelou’s autobiographical novels. This novel covers her early years in Stamps, Arkansas living with her grandmother, years living with her mother in California and up to the birth of her son Guy.
Angelou, M. (1974).
Gather Together in My Name
. New York: Random House.
In this second book in a series of autobiographies, Angelou, still in her teens, gives birth to a son, tries to keep a job, falls in love, dances, falls out of love, chases after her kidnapped baby, and goes to work in a house of prostitution thinking she is helping the man she loves.
Angelou, M. (1976).
Singin’ and Swingin’ and Getting’ Merry Like Christmas.
New York: Random House.
Angelou’s third autobiographical novel. This one has her entering her adult world. She tours with Porgy and Bess around Europe.
Angelou, M. (1980).
And Still I Rise
. New York: Random House.
Collection of poems including: ‘Phenomenal Woman’, ‘Willie’ and ‘Still I Rise’.
Angelou, M. (1981).
The Heart of a Woman
. New York: Random House.
The fourth volume in Angelou’s autobiography, this takes place during the sixties and focuses on Angelou’s experiences as a single mother. Follows her through several relationships as she tries to find the best paths for her and her son Guy.
Angelou, M. (1983).
Shaker, Why Don’t You Sing?
. New York: Random House.
Collection of poems including: ‘Avec Merci, Mother’, ‘Contemporary Announcement’, and ‘My Life has Turned to Blue’.
Angelou, M. (1991).
All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes.
New York: Random House.
Her fifth in the autobiographical series, this novel shows Angelou’s experience with a colony in Ghana. Deals with her experiences as a mother and as a woman.
Angelou, M. (2003).
Song Flung Up From Heaven
. New York: Random House.
The sixth autobiographical novel of Maya Angelou. This book covers the years of 1964-1968.
