Winfrey gave a speech about the impact of books at the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner in New York City on Wednesday Axelle/Bauer-Griffin ...

Oprah Winfrey has recalled how Maya Angelou’s book helped her cope with the sexual abuse she experienced during her childhood. The 69-year-old TV host spoke candidly about the late poet’s work during ...

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis childhood home of late poet Maya Angelou is up for sale. With a listed price of $159,000, the 1,100-square-foot place at 3130 Hickory St. was Angelou's home for her first ...

Maya Angelou, who spent part of her childhood at Stamps in the care of her grandmother, mentions The Pond 13 times in her ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis childhood home of late poet Maya Angelou is up for sale.

A poet, memoirist, activist, and educator, Maya Angelou’s life story is evidence of resilience, courage, and the written word. From her humble beginnings in the Jim Crow South to her rise as one of ...

Perhaps best known for her seminal autobiography I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou is one of the most celebrated literary minds in history, whose poetry and prose has touched generations ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The first home of St. Louis-born poet Maya Angelou has hit the local real estate market. Built in 1888, the two-story, ...