Maya: My First Maya Angelou

**This board book version of *Maya Angelou* - an international bestseller from the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the powerful speaker, writer and civil rights activist.** 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.** **Babies and toddlers will love** to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the **stylish and quirky illustrations** of this sturdy board book on their own. **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. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The **board books** are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The **hardback** and **paperback** versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the **treasuries** each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in **boxed gift sets**. **Activity books** and a **journal** provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. **Inspire the next generation of outstanding people** who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!