Where did Maya Angelou grow up?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the childhood and upbringing of Maya Angelou, specifically the locations where she spent her formative years.
Answer
St. Louis, Missouri and Stamps, Arkansas
The final answer is St. Louis, Missouri and Stamps, Arkansas
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is St. Louis, Missouri and Stamps, Arkansas
More Information
Maya Angelou spent her early years in St. Louis, Missouri, but significant portions of her childhood in the care of her grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas.
Tips
A common mistake is to mention only one of these locations, but both played a crucial role in her upbringing.
Sources
- Biography: Maya Angelou - National Women's History Museum - womenshistory.org
- Maya Angelou | Biography, Books, Poems, & Facts | Britannica - britannica.com
- Growing Up Maya Angelou - Smithsonian Magazine - smithsonianmag.com
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