I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Tributes to Angelou and condolences were paid by artists, entertainers, and world leaders, including Obama, whose sister was named after Angelou, and Bill Clinton. Harold Augenbraum, from the National Book Foundation, said that Angelou's "legacy is one that all writers and readers across the world can admire and aspire to." The week after Angelou's death, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" rose to number 1 on Amazon.com's bestseller list.