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Books 7 autobiographies:
“I know why the Bird Cage Sings” (1969) Nominated for National Book Award
Gather Together in My Name” (1974)
“Singin’ and Swingin’ and Getting’ Merry Like Christmas (1976)
“The Heart of a Woman” (1981)
“All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes” (1986)
“A Song Flung Up to Heaven” (2002)
“Mom & Me & Mom” (2013)
Essays:
“Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now” (1993)
"Even the Stars Look Lonesome" (1997)
“Letter to My Daughter” (2009)
Poetry:
“Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water ‘fore I Diiie” (1971, nominated for Pulitzer Prize)
“Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well” (1975)
“And Still I Rise” (1978)
“Shaker, Why Don’t You Sing?” (1983)
“Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem” (2005)
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