1. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969) - Her autobiography, widely considered her most famous work.
2. Gather Together in My Name (1974) - The second book in her autobiography series.
3. Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (1976) - The third book in her autobiography series.
4. The Heart of a Woman (1981) - The fourth book in her autobiography series.
5. And Still I Rise (1978) - A collection of poetry, which includes the iconic poem of the same name.