Congratulations to Poet and author, Dr. Maya Angelou who will be this yearโs recipient of the Literarian Award, an honorary Nationalย Book Award for contributions to the literary community, The National Book Foundation announced Thursday.
The Literarianย Award will be the firstย major literary prize for Dr. Angelou.
85-year old Angelou, has been in frail health and is expected to make only a brief appearance at the awards dinner and ceremony in November.