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Birth
Angela was born in Tuskegee, Alabama -
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Angela Moves
Angela moves to Windham, Ohio with her family. -
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Inspiration
Angela's teacher inspired her to become an author - she begins writing in her diary given by her mom for Christmas -
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Writing is Fueled
Angela's "punk" style of poetry was not accepted by her High School's literary guild. This fueled her writing instead of hindering it. -
Leaves College
Angela leaves Kent State without a degree to pursue work in a childhood development program. She was soon persuaded by a writer friend to continue writing books -
First Book Published
Angela publishes her first book, "Tell Me a Story, Mama" -
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More Publishing
Angela continues to publish four new books. -
"When I am Old with You" gets high praise
"When I am Old with You" is named an American Library Association Notable Book -
First Award
"Tell Me a Story, Mama" wins the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award -
Young Adult Novels
Angela starts publishing novels aimed at young adults. -
"Toning the Sweep" wins award
"Toning the Sweep" wins the Coretta Scott King Award for outstanding works for young people by an African-American author -
"Heaven" Wins Award
"Heaven" also wins the Coretta Scott King Award -
MacArthur Genius Grant
Angela is named a MacArthur Fellow, receiving the $500,000 "genius" grant. -
"The First Part Last" Wins Award
Angela wins her third Coretta Scott King Award with "The First Part Last" -
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Current
Angela's publications have slowed down, but she continues to write. She is rarely seen in the public eye.