Summary
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Oprah Winfrey!
In this chapter book biography by Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Renee Watson, readers learn about the amazing life of Oprah Winfrey--and how she persisted .
When Oprah Winfrey was growing up, her family expected her to become a maid like her grandmother. But she had different dreams. She went after them and turned her dreams into reality, becoming a media superstar and inspiring countless other people along the way.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Oprah Winfrey's footsteps and make a difference!A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, Coretta Scott King, and more!
Praise for She Persisted- Oprah Winfrey -
* "This is a lively introduction to the life of a woman who beat many odds to become successful. . . . A highly recommended addition to this stellar series." -- Kirkus Reviews , *STARRED REVIEW*
"A must purchase for all libraries." -- School Library Journal
In this chapter book biography by Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Renee Watson, readers learn about the amazing life of Oprah Winfrey--and how she persisted .
When Oprah Winfrey was growing up, her family expected her to become a maid like her grandmother. But she had different dreams. She went after them and turned her dreams into reality, becoming a media superstar and inspiring countless other people along the way.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Oprah Winfrey's footsteps and make a difference!A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Harriet Tubman, Ruby Bridges, Coretta Scott King, and more!
Praise for She Persisted- Oprah Winfrey -
* "This is a lively introduction to the life of a woman who beat many odds to become successful. . . . A highly recommended addition to this stellar series." -- Kirkus Reviews , *STARRED REVIEW*
"A must purchase for all libraries." -- School Library Journal
Contents
Every person is born with talentArmed with faith and hope
The caged bird sings of freedom
Let faith be the bridge
Make a mark on the world
Phenomenal woman.
Additional Information
| Series | She persisted (Philomel Books) |
| Subjects |
Winfrey, Oprah
-- Juvenile literature.
Winfrey, Oprah. Women television personalities -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. African American television personalities -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. African American actresses -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Women television personalities. African American television personalities -- Biography. African American actresses. African American women -- Biography. Women -- Biography. Biographies. |
| Publisher | New York :Philomel,2021 |
| Contributors |
Flint, Gillian,
illustrator. |
| Language |
English |
| Description |
54 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. |
| Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 52-54). |
| ISBN | 9780593115985 0593115988 9780593115992 0593115996 |
| Other | Classic View |