Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.9
Points
2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
11628
Points per Word
0.000172
Page Count
112
Points per Page
0.017857
Description
Born in 1928, Maya Angelou emerged from a tumultuous youth to become one of the leading voices for African Americans. Her vibrant autobiographical works describe her journey, which has included many experiences, such as racism, prostitution, and rape.