I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is the memoir of the great African American author, poet, and entertainer, Maya Angelou. ... Born as Marguerite Johnson, Maya Angelou her brother, Bailey Johnson was born in Long Beach, California. ... 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. ... Maya Angelou is a definition of a "Real Woman". ...

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