Becoming Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama's memoir, rewritten for younger readers, follows her from a small flat on the South Side of Chicago to the White House. The adaptation keeps the substance of the original while adjusting length and vocabulary for children and teenagers, covering school, family, friendship, self-doubt, study and the decisions that shaped her career. A new introduction and photographs are included, and the emphasis falls on effort, curiosity and treating other people well rather than on political office. Key features: • The young readers' adaptation of the bestselling memoir • A new introduction written for this edition • Photographs included throughout • Themes of education, resilience and self-belief for younger readers A strong choice for students, school libraries, parents and teachers looking for true stories that encourage young readers, and it is available at Boipoka.