Oprah Winfrey (Little People, Big Dreams)

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 shows 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 tricky, but Oprah didn't let this hold her back. She worked hard to achieve a scholarship to university, and by age nineteen she was a news anchor on television! Oprah went on to do so many incredible things in her life, and is still one of the most powerful voices in media today. From the bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS, 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.

“[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