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Title details for She Persisted: Oprah Winfrey by Renée Watson - Available

She Persisted: Oprah Winfrey

by Renée Watson
Chelsea Clinton
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Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes 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 Renée 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 and a list of ways that readers can follow in Oprah Winfrey's footsteps and make a difference!
 
And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted!
 
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*

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subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1170
  • Text Difficulty:8-9
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