She Persisted: Oprah Winfrey

Born into poverty in Mississippi, Oprah Winfrey was expected to follow in her grandmother's footsteps as a maid. This chapter book biography follows her journey from a small-town girl facing racism and limited opportunities to becoming one of the most influential media personalities in the world. Part of the She Persisted series, it shows how Oprah refused to let others' expectations limit her future and chased her dreams despite the odds against her.