Life Doesn't Frighten Me
By Maya Angelou, Jean-Michel Basquiat and others
Shadows, panthers and dragons appear—but what will Maya discover beyond her fear?
courageous · expressive · rhythmic · uplifting
Genres
What is Life Doesn't Frighten Me about?
Maya Angelou’s poem meets Jean-Michel Basquiat’s bold, expressive artwork in this exploration of courage and fear. The speaker faces shadows, strange noises, panthers, dragons and other unsettling sights, yet insists that life will not frighten her. Through rhythmic language and vivid images, the book encourages children to name their fears and discover their own inner strength. Biographical notes about Angelou and Basquiat introduce readers to the poet and artist behind this striking collaboration.
About the author
Maya Angelou was an American author, poet and performer whose writing has inspired readers around the world. She is best known for her memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and powerful poems such as “Still I Rise” and “Phenomenal Woman”. Maya loved words, learning and helping others, and her work celebrates courage, hope and finding your voice.
Pages
40 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2018
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