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Our June book: I know why the caged bird sings

Our June book selection is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.    Here is some information about the book:

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is the 1969 autobiography about the early years of African-American writer and poet Maya Angelou. The first in a seven-volume series, it is a coming-of-age story that illustrates how strength of character and a love of literature can help overcome racism and trauma. The book begins when three-year-old Maya and her older brother are sent toStampsArkansas, to live with their grandmother and ends when Maya becomes a mother at the age of 16. In the course of Caged Bird, Maya transforms from a victim of racism with aninferiority complex into a self-possessed, dignified young woman capable of responding to prejudice. (courtesy of Wikipedia)

We'll be meeting to discuss this book on Wednesday, June 18th.    If you would like a copy of the book for the discussion, please ask any of our friendly Adult Services staff!

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