From the child raised by her grandmother in a small village in Arkansas to the writer known as National Treasure, Angelou has lived a remarkable life. She rose from pain and poverty to achieve success as a dancer, an actress, a teacher and an award-winning author. Readers of Donna Brown Agins's compelling new profile will understand and appreciate why Angelou is one of the best-loved and most fascinating American writers.

A full-color biography series features inspirational and contemporary African-Americans of interest to young people and who are important role models for all youngsters.

Chronicles the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, describing how she carried on with poise and grace through family trajedies and her celebrity status.