by Megan Stine
First published 2013
Michelle Robinson starts life in a tight family on Chicago's South Side. She excels in school and earns degrees from Princeton University and Harvard Law School. In 1992, she marries Barack Obama, a fellow attorney with political ambitions. The book follows her transformation from accomplished lawyer to First Lady of the United States. Stine shows how Michelle Obama shaped American culture while embracing her role as "Mom in Chief." The biography traces her influence on everything from healthy eating initiatives to supporting military families. Young readers discover how she balanced raising two daughters in the White House while championing causes close to her heart. John O'Brien's illustrations bring key moments to life throughout the narrative.
Genres: biography, american, african-american, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, childrens
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, inspirational, overcoming-adversity
Setting: Chicago, Harvard Law School, Princeton University, United States, White House
Period: 1992, 21st Century
112 pages · Paperback · Penguin Workshop