Oprah Winfrey: Little People, BIG DREAMS

“[This] addition to the Little People, BIG DREAMS children’s biography series tells Oprah’s remarkable life story in a way that’s both truthful and age-appropriate, underscoring that where you come from doesn’t limit where you can go.” —Oprah Daily

Discover the inspiring story of Oprah Winfrey, the trailblazing entertainer and businessperson who became a global icon.

From a young girl living in poverty to becoming one of the most influential celebrities in the world and the first Black female billionaire, Oprah’s journey demonstrates the power of dreaming big. Inspiring and insightful, Little People, BIG DREAMS: Oprah Winfrey teaches children the power of empathy, ambition, and determination.

Growing up between Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Tennessee, little Oprah loved reading and performing poems and Bible verses at church. Sadly, life at home was very difficult, but Oprah didn’t let this hold her back. She worked hard to earn a university scholarship, and by age nineteen, she was a television news anchor! Oprah went on to accomplish many incredible things and remains one of the most powerful voices in media today. From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this title is the perfect gift for little storytellers and budding entrepreneurs.

This powerful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Oprah’s life.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for children that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages in a range of formats. The board books are written in simple sentences, making them perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback editions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries bring together many dreamers in a single volume. Readers can also collect selections of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Select praise for the New York Times bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

• “…address[es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals.” —BuzzFeed, in praise of RuPaul
• “…handled in an age-appropriate way…” —Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
• “…particularly great for this age…” —New York Magazine, in praise of Prince
• “…encourages kids to dream big to ‘achieve incredible things.’” —Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris