Her landmark book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was among the first 20th-century autobiographies of a Black woman to reach a wide readership.

Sometimes it’s the pain of loss that pushes the creative. James McBride won the National Book Award in fiction, and upon accepting his award he spoke about his recent tragedies. He told the audience ...

This research was supported by a graduate studentship from Trinity Hall and a travel grant provided by the Prince Consort and Thirlwall Fund at the University of Cambridge. On August 28 1963, a group ...

Maya Angelou's brilliant writing has touched hearts and impacted readers around the world. The late writer, activist, and poet had a penchant for capturing the most precious moments of human ...