Little People, Big Dreams: Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou's life story is told in this book, from her early years in St. Louis, Missouri, where she and her brother Bailey experienced racial segregation, to her time as a young single mother in San Francisco, where she fought to provide for her son, to her later years, where she became a celebrated author and civil rights activist. Lisbeth Kaiser's words and Leire Salaberria's illustrations work together to depict Maya's story with sensitivity and strength. This book is a moving tribute to a woman who has inspired countless people all over the world to fight for their dreams and never give up.