Discover the extraordinary life of Maya Angelou, the inspiring speaker, author, and civil rights activist, in this international hit from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Many of Maya Angelou's formative years were spent there in Stamps, Arkansas. At age 8, she experienced a horrible occurrence that caused her to stop speaking for five years. But Maya found her voice again via amazing literature, and she went on to become one of the most adored authors and presenters in the entire world. A chronological timeline with old images and a thorough biography of Maya Angelou may be found at the back of this fascinating book, along with other statistics. A bestselling series of books and educational activities called Little People, BIG Dreams explores the lives of remarkable people.