Still I Rise

Maya Angelou

Random House, 2001 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 32 pages

In this inspiring poem, Maya Angelou celebrates the courage of the human spirit over the harshest of obstacles. An ode to the power that resides in us all to overcome the most difficult circumstances, this poem is truly an inspiration and affirmation of the faith that restores and nourishes the soul. Entwined with the vivid paintings of Diego Rivera, the renowned Mexican artist, Angelou's words paint a portrait of the amazing human spirit, its quiet dignity, and pools of strength and courage.

An ideal gift for a friend, lover, or family member, this special edition will be treasured by all who receive it.

About the author

Maya Angelou was raised in Stamps, Arkansas. In addition to her bestselling autobiographies, including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and The Heart of a Woman, she wrote numerous volumes of poetry, among them Phenomenal Woman, And Still I Rise, On the Pulse of Morning, and Mother. Maya Angelou died in 2014.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Still I Rise; A Welcome book
• Author: Maya Angelou
• Editor: Linda Sunshine
• Illustrated by: Diego Rivera
• Contributor: Linda Sunshine
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Random House, 2001
• Original from: the University of Michigan
• Digitized: Mar 4, 2008
• ISBN: 0375505962, 9780375505966
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General; Poetry / American / African American & Black; Poetry / American / General; Poetry / General; Poetry / Subjects & Themes / Love & Erotica; Poetry / Women Authors