I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou is a subject on herself. Younger maturing life throughout the years. It was publish by Bantam Books. Maya Angelou is an award winning poet, playwright, professor, theatrical producer, performer, and singer. The author’s purpose for writing this book is she wanted people to know her hardships and struggles that she went through. This book shows her test and trails, which she goes through. I …showed first 75 words of 779 total…

…showed last 75 words of 779 total…belongs to her, and that she feel unconditional love for another. "He was beautiful and mine," Maya declares, regarding her child with love. The self-doubt that had plagued Maya is gone, as she has accomplished something she never anticipated. Her motherhood is a fitting end for the novel, since it signals the end of Maya's childhood, but also introduces her motherhood, which is one of the most important themes throughout the rest of her autobiography.