This document summarizes Maya Angelou's contributions to literature. It discusses four of her most famous works - "Pulse In The Morning" which promotes diversity and equality, "Phenomenal Woman" about confidence, and "Why The Caged Bird Sings" about freedom. It concludes that Maya Angelou was a leading voice in contemporary literature as a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, and civil rights activist whose work inspired and empowered many people.