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Originally Posted by HarryT
I'd be interested to know if any other British MR members have heard of her. I honestly never have.
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Actually, there is no reason for non-Americans to recognize all the American authors. I'm sure there are *many* first class British authors I wouldn't recognize.
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Originally Posted by ProfCrash
She wrote and recited a poem at President Clinton's innaguaration and is a well known poet, novelist and activist in the US. She was a pretty amazing woman. I was honored and excited to see her speak once. I think the vast majority of Americans read I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in high school.
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Is this the poem?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59xGmHzxtZ4