Conversation so far:
Are there any interesting aspects about Maya Angelou's adulthood and early career in 1951-1961?
In 1951, Maya Angelou married Tosh Angelos, a Greek electrician, former sailor, and aspiring musician, despite the condemnation of interracial relationships at the time and the disapproval of her mother.
How was Maya Angelou's marriage to Tosh Angelos?
Maya Angelou's marriage ended in 1954.
When did Maya Angelou's writing career start?
Maya Angelou met novelist John Oliver Killens in 1959 and, at his urging, moved to New York to concentrate on her writing career.
What was Maya Angelou's first work in New York?
Maya Angelou joined the Harlem Writers Guild.
What other members of the Harlem Writers were there with Maya Angelou?
Maya Angelou met several major African-American authors, including John Henrik Clarke, Rosa Guy, Paule Marshall, and Julian Mayfield in the Harlem Writers Guild.

Question: What works from that period is she known for?
Self-contained rewrite: What works from the 1951-1961 period is Maya Angelou known for?