Maya Angelou: Little People, Big Dreams

Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world’s most beloved writers and speakers. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Maya Angelou’s life.

• Written by Lisbeth Kaiser, illustrated by Leire Salaberria
• Published by Quarto, 2023
• Hardcover, 32 pages
• Reading age: 4-8 years (through 99 years)
• Dimensions: approx 7.5 x 9.5 inches

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Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Each book in the series features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.