I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is the memoir of the great African American author, poet, and entertainer, Maya Angelou. ... Vivian doesn't know how to be a good mother and is unable to meet the children's needs. ... But what Vivian didn't know was that she was putting Maya in danger. ... Then she blames herself for the whole issue which wasn't her fault since she didn't know what to do. ...

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