Inspired by the #1New York TimesbestsellerShe Persistedby 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 Renee Watson, readers learn about the amazing life of Oprah Winfrey-and howshe 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 forShe 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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