Originally published in 1993, this children's book is still as relevant as it ever was [...] For the 25th anniversary of its original publishing date, Life Doesn't Frighten Me has been re-released by Abrams Books. While Angelou claimed that she wrote the poem for all children who whistle in the dark and who refuse to admit that they're frightened out of their wits, its staying power over the past two-and-a-half decades proves it's certainly relevant for any age. Dazed Digital

We celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Maya Angelou's book Life Doesn't Frighten Me. Angelou's original poem, Life Doesn't Frighten Me At All, was published in 1978. In 1993 with the vision and creativity of Sara Jane Boyers the poem was paired with the work of the late American artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat renown for his poetry, music, graffiti and paintings. In the poem, her strong words of self-confidence and strength resounded when paired with Basquiat's passionate, expressive paintings. Today, 25 years after LIFE was first published, I am so proud and pleased that readers have treasured this book all these years. LIFE was the first book that I created, inspired by the language of painting, the art of the word and the conversations they instill in each of us. Sara Jane Boyers, Editor of LIFE Doesn't Frighten Me. Maya Angelou's newsletter