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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Maya Angelou (1928 2014)

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life and works of poet and writer Maya Angelou, complete with detailed biography, bibliography, links to poems and articles.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The Two Way: Maya Angelou's Poem for Nelson Mandela

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch this moving video tribute to Nelson Mandela. On the occasion of his death, Maya Angelou wrote "His Day Is Past - A Tribute Poem for Nelson Mandela on Behalf of the American People." This recitation is accompanied by many images of...
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Maya Angelou

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Maya Angelou including information on her life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Angelou is also provided.
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The Poetry Station

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a large collection of performances by both famous and unknown poets. Also find poetry performances by subject.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: North Carolina Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for North Carolina includes information on the featured poets (Maya Angelou and Tony Hoagland) and poems specifically about North Carolina.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Missouri Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Missouri includes information on featured poets (T. S. Eliot and Maya Angelou) and poems specifically about Missouri.

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