Oprah Winfrey
From the Set 21st Century Skills Library
From the impoverished inner-city streets of Milwaukee to her own nationally syndicated talk show in Chicago, Oprah has persevered to become one of the most recognized personalities in the world. Readers will learn how her courage, kindness, and perseverance have led her to found Oprah's Angel Network, a charity whose mission is to help the underprivileged of the world.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Dewey | 791.4502/8092 |
| Lexile | |
| ATOS Reading Level | 7.4 |
| Guided Reading Level | |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
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| Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781602790698), PDF (9781602792043), ePub (9781631378904), Hosted ebook (9781602792043H), Kindle (9781631371899) |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
| Graphics |
Author: Judy Alter
Judy Alter is the author of numerous books for young readers, as well as novels for young adults and adults. Recent titles include Souvenirs from the Stars, John Barclay Armstrong: Texas Ranger, and MartÃn de Leon: Tejano Empresario. Alter has been director of a small university press for twenty years. She is the mother of four grown children and the grandmother of seven. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her Australian shepherd, Scooby, and her cat, Wynona.
Content Adviser: P. David Marshall, PhD
Professor and Chair of Communication Studies, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
- Introduction
- Humble Beginnings
- Success in the Classroom and Beyond
- Career Advancement
- Giving Back to the Community
- Future Plans
- Timeline
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Informative sidebars |
| Sources for further research |
| Table of contents |
