About This Book:
This Little Golden Book about Oprah Winfrey–host of the highest-rated daytime talk show in American history, and one of the most influential and successful women in the world–is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents.
*Review Contritbuted By Kim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer*
Oprah Winfrey
In this biography readers learn about Oprah Winfrey’s beginnings that start in Mississippi as a child growing up on her grandmother’s farm. She also loved to read and this love helps her later in her life.
Some fun facts:
Oprah won the Miss Fire Preventon beauty pageant at age seventeen.
She became a news anchor on television while attending Tennessee State University.
She was Nashville’s first Black female news anchor.
The illustrations are colorful and engaging.
Great bite-size info on celebrities and other important figures. Perfect for children who want to learn more about Oprah Winfrey’s life.
2. Perfect for school and home libraries