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Maya's World Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Maya's World books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Maya's World series? Start with "Angelina of Italy" (2004) and follow publication order through all 23 books.
The complete Maya's World reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order

Angelina of Italy
2004

Izak of Lapland
2004

Mikale of Hawaii
2004

Renee Marie of France
2004

Cedric of Jamaica
2005

Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'Fore I Diiie
1971

Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well
1975

And Still I Rise
1978

Now Sheba Sings the Song
1987

I Shall Not Be Moved
1990

The Poetry of Maya Angelou
1993

On the Pulse of Morning
1993

Soul Looks Back in Wonder
1993

The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou
1994

The Complete Collected Poems
1994

Maya Angelou: Poems
1994

Phenomenal Woman
1995

A Brave and Startling Truth
1995

Black Pearls
1998

Van Gogh's Ear
2005

Amazing Peace
2005

Celebrations
2006

Love's Exquisite Freedom
2011
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