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Work It, Girl: Michelle Obama

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Series: Work It, Girl
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Work It, Girl: Michelle Obama follows the inspiring journey of Michelle Obama from her childhood on Chicago's South Side to her roles as lawyer, First Lady, author, and role model. Through imaginative illustrations and engaging storytelling, the book highlights transformative moments that shaped her path, including her education at Princeton and Harvard, her career, and meeting Barack Obama.

This empowering biography shares 10 key lessons drawn from Michelle's life, encouraging young readers to reflect and apply them to their own futures.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for children and young readers interested in biographies of influential women, especially those seeking inspiration from realistic stories about overcoming challenges and working hard to achieve success.

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Discover how Michelle Obama became an inspirational leader, FLOTUS, lawyer and role model in this true story of her life.

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In this imaginatively illustrated book from the Work It, Girl series, discover how Michelle became an inspirational leader, FLOTUS, lawyer, author, and role model in this true story of her life. Then, learn 10 key lessons from her work you can apply to your own life.

Michelle Obama grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a little bungalow with a close-knit family. She loved going to school, and she knew that, one day, she would use her voice to empower other young girls, just like her. Young Michelle was a brilliant student and wonderful daughter. With hard work and talent, she propelled herself into the universities of Princeton and Harvard. She qualified as a lawyer and life was going smoothly... Then she met a guy named Barack.

The Work It, Girl titles are an empowering series of biographies featuring modern women in the world of work, from designers and musicians to CEOs and scientists. Each of these vibrantly illustrated books tells the story of a remarkable woman in 10 chapters that highlight transformative moments in her life, following the ups and downs that she faced on her road to success. At the end, 10 key lessons show what you can learn from these moments, and self-reflection questions help you apply these lessons to your own life.

Brightly coloured photo illustrations of 3D cut paper artwork featuring inspiring quotes from these amazing women bring their stories to vivid life. Learn how to work it as you lay the foundations for your own successful career.

Series: Work It, Girl

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711245174

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Illustration: color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sinem Erkas

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Caroline Moss is an author based in Brooklyn, NY. She has written for The New York Times, New York Magazine, Cosmopolitan and more. Her first book, Hey Ladies! came out in May 2018. She loves scary movies and pickles.
Sinem Erkas is a graphic artist and art director with an appetite for experimentation and a good sense of fun. Mainly working in publishing, her practice ranges from digital artworks to 3D photo-illustrations - her favourite projects involve creating playful and bold imagery that make you look twice. Based in South London, she graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2008 (1st in BA Graphic Design). She has since acquired numerous awards for her designs and illustrations.

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