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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2019-07-02
Page Count
112
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781524787509
Themes
African American stories
women's history

Who Is Oprah Winfrey? (Who HQ)

Written by Barbara Kramer and Who HQ and Illustrated by Dede Putra

Oprah Winfrey is known all around the world as a talk‑show host, actress, producer, and helper of many people. But her life didn’t start out easy. When she was young, she faced a lot of hard times. Instead of giving up, she used those challenges to grow stronger and kinder. Today, people admire Oprah because she shows what courage, kindness, and determination can do. She became one of the most successful African American leaders of the twentieth century, and many people call her one of the most influential women in the world.

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Age Range
8 - 12
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2019-07-02
Page Count
112
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Grade Level
3rd - 7th
ISBN
9781524787509
Themes
African American stories
women's history
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