Discover seven essential American authors whose works have left their mark on the world of literature through their depth, originality and narrative power.

Her Maya Angelou monument weathered very public storms, now it reflects the great author's 'peace amidst adversity.' ...

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Dr Maya Angelou was chosen as an official poet by ... The phrase was traced to a children's author named Joan Walsh Anglund, and her 1967 book, A Cup of Sun - though she referred to the bird ...

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Maya Angelou. Famous quote ... Danielle Steel is a best-selling author in the romance genre, with over 190 books to her name. Steel's ability to market stories that are relatable and compelling ...

Having suffered from heart problems for some time, Angelou passed away at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C., this morning at age 86. We'll be in your inbox every morning Monday-Saturday with all the ...

The US Treasury has minted coins featuring poet Maya Angelou - the first black ... Janet Yellen said in a statement on Monday. Angelou - an author and social activist - died in 2014 at the age ...

Friends and family gathered on Saturday afternoon in North Carolina to attend a memorial service in honor of the late author and activist Maya Angelou, who died on May 28 at the age of 86.

E ven before the 9-foot-tall bronze monument to author Maya Angelou was lifted into place and bolted onto its stone base, Berkeley artist Lava Thomas seemed finally able to exhale. After a more ...

The founder of Well-Read Black Girl and author of Gather Me takes our literary survey.