First published 2009
Barack Obama grew up with big dreams and an even bigger heart. Born to a white mother from Kansas and a Black father from Kenya, he learned early that he was different from other kids. He moved from Hawaii to Indonesia and back again, always wondering where he truly belonged. As he got older, Barack discovered his passion for helping people and fighting for what was right. He worked in poor neighborhoods in Chicago, went to law school, and slowly climbed the ladder of politics. Through hard work, determination, and the support of his family, Barack achieved something no one thought possible. He became the first African American to win the presidency of the United States. This fuller biography shows young readers how an ordinary boy with extraordinary determination changed American history forever.
Genres: biography, american, african-american, 21st-century
Vibes: inspirational, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, underdog
Setting: Hawaii, Indonesia, Chicago, United States
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
112 pages · Paperback · Penguin Workshop