... the Caged Bird Sings is the memoir of the great African American author, poet, and entertainer, Maya Angelou. She was born in the state of California in 1928. As a child, Maya was sent away to her Grandmother in Arkansas because her mother was having marital problems. Maya grew through many problems everywhere she went. She faced racism, sexism and gender abuse. While facing ... all of these issues Maya develops into a young, mature African American woman. There were lots of events that molded and affected Maya's life during her childhood into becoming a young woman. Born as Marguerite ...

• Word Count: 1681
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School