Cover of Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

by Lisbeth Kaiser

Little People, Big Dreams

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

Find on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

About This Book

Explore the remarkable journey of Maya Angelou, who found her voice after years of silence and grew up to inspire millions with her powerful words and activism. This beautifully illustrated story celebrates her courage, creativity, and dedication to civil rights, encouraging young readers to dream big and believe in themselves.

Representation & Themes

African American women civil rights workersAfrican American women authorsFamilyComing of AgeSocial Justice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: high

More in the Little People, Big Dreams Series

Cover of David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Level 5-6 Gentle
Cover of Martin Luther King Jnr

Martin Luther King Jnr

Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Level 5-6 Mild
Cover of Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Level 5-6 Gentle
Cover of Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Level 5-6 Gentle
Cover of Astrid Lindgren

Astrid Lindgren

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Level 4-5 Gentle
Cover of Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Level 5-6 Gentle
Cover of Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Level 5-6 Gentle
Cover of Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

María Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Level 2-3 Gentle

Details

ISBN
9781847808899
Pages
28
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published
2016
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
549
Lexile
680L

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

African American women civil rights workersJuvenile literatureAfrican American women authorsAmerican AuthorsAuthors, americanAuthors, juvenile literatureAfrican americans, biographyAfrican americans, biography, juvenile literatureCivil rights workersCivil rights workers, juvenile literatureAfrican american authorsWomen authors

People

Maya Angelou