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 * **Maya Angelou **http://www.mayaangelou.com/
 * Maya Angelou is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature and as a remarkable Renaissance woman. Being a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, Dr. Angelou continues to travel the world making appearances, spreading her legendary wisdom. (from http://www.mayaangelou.com/ShortBio.html
 * Some of her books: __I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings__, __A Song Flung Up to Heaven__, __Wouldn't Take nothing for My Journey Now__


 * **Lurlene McDaniel** - http://www.lurlenemcdaniel.net/
 * Everyone loves a good cry, and no one delivers heartwrenching stories better than Lurlene McDaniel.
 * But there’s more to her books than that. McDaniel has written over 40 novels about kids who face life-threatening illnesses, who sometimes do not survive. These are powerful, inspirational stories about courage, love, and strength in the face of overwhelming trauma. McDaniel’s books touch the hearts and spirits of the teenagers and adults who read them. Her following is a devoted group of appreciative fans. McDaniel says: “These are books that challenge you and make you think.” (from http://www.lurlenemcdaniel.net/bio.html)
 * Some of her books: __Somewhere Between Life and Death__, __Too Young to Die__, __Goodbye Doesn’t Mean Forever__ , and __Six Months to Live__.