Maya Angelou's Autobiography Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Maya Angelou's Autobiography books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Buy on Amazon1969
Gather Together in My Name
Buy on Amazon1974
Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas
Buy on Amazon1976
The Heart of a Woman
Buy on Amazon1981
All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes
Buy on Amazon1986
A Song Flung Up to Heaven
Buy on Amazon2002
Mom & Me & Mom
Buy on Amazon2013
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Maya Angelou's Autobiography series is publication order: 1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), 2. Gather Together in My Name (1974), 3. Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (1976), 4. The Heart of a Woman (1981), 5. All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes (1986), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Maya Angelou's Autobiography series by Maya Angelou contains 7 books. The series began in 1969 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Maya Angelou's Autobiography series is written by Maya Angelou. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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