The book world is finally honoring Maya Angelou. The poet and author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" will be this year's recipient of the Literarian Award, an honorary National Book Award for ...

The Celebrate! Maya Project will honor legendary writer, performer and artist Maya Angelou for her 98th birthday. This year’s ...

Sometimes it’s the pain of loss that pushes the creative. James McBride won the National Book Award in fiction, and upon accepting his award he spoke about his recent tragedies. He told the audience ...

*“Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” won the AFI Docs audience award for best feature, reports Variety. Directed by Rita Coburn Whack and Bob Hercules, the documentary traces the life of Angelou, told in ...

Stamps Mayor Brenda Davis is the third recipient of the Spirit of Maya Award, a program of the Celebrate! Maya Project. The Celebrate! Maya Project, an Arkansas-based nonprofit honoring Maya Angelou, ...