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Sing, Bird, oh, Sing!

Discover the Power of Your Voice through "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"

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Anna Atsu
Sep 25, 2024
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“But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams,

his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream,

his wings are clipped and his feet are tied,

so he opens his throat to sing.”

This haunting verse is the essence of Maya Angelou’s memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In this remarkable coming-of-age story, Angelou invites readers into her own life story. Se…

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