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Clinton, Chelsea

Summary: Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2017

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J920 CLI

Watson, Renee

Summary: "A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WIN

Kramer, Barbara

Summary: "The story of how a young Southern girl who was raised on a pig farm became one of the most influential and inspiring people in the world. We all know Oprah Winfrey as a talk-show host, actress, producer, media mogul, and philanthropist, but the "Queen ofTalk" wasn't always so fortunate. She suffered through a rough childhood and went on to use her personal struggles as motivation. Oprah's...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WIN

Prud'homme, Alex

Summary: "In Paris, Julia devoured recipe books, shopped in outdoor markets, consumed all kinds of foods, and whipped through culinary school. And although she wasn't always successful in the kitchen, she was determined to "master the art" of French cooking. Through perseverance and grit, Julia became a chef who shared her passion with the world, making cooking fun, and turning every meal into a special...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Calkins Creek 2022

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB CHILD PRU

Noah, Trevor

Summary: The comedian traces his coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Delacorte Press 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 NOA

Bailey, Diane

Summary: "Even though he's best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. In fact, he hated the very first program that he ever watched! Join author Diane Bailey as she takes readers through the journey that brought Mister Rogers into our living rooms. From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROG

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB ROGERS BAI

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People Who Rogers

Meltzer, Brad

Summary: "This picture book biography focuses on critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become "Queen of All Media.""--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WIN

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: J Bio I am Winfrey

Cordell, Matthew

Summary: "A biographical look at the life and career of Fred Rogers and the impact of his show, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Neal Porter Books, Holiday House 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROG

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROG

Medina, Nico

Summary: RuPaul Andre Charles always knew he was meant to be a performer. Even as a young child, he loved to dress up and imitate the glamorous women he saw on television. When he turned fifteen, he began studying theater in a performing arts school in Atlanta and never looked back. Ru developed his drag-queen personality and launched his career in the 1980s. He now hosts and judges the widely popular...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RUP

Cangelosi, Donna M.

Summary: Portraying the life of Fred Rogers, this picture book biography focuses on his most memorable songs and musical television moments that celebrate the enduring magic of his music and encourage children to brighten their own lives with song.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROG

Renauld, Laura

Summary: "The first ever picture book biography about the inimitable Fred Rogers, beloved creator and star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROG

Reid, Aimee

Summary: "Mister Rogers is one of the most beloved television personalities ever, but before he was the man who brought us "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", he was just little Freddie Rogers. You Are My Friend tells how Fred was a sickly and lonely child. At school,he was bullied and had trouble making friends and expressing his feelings. His parents and grandparents encouraged Fred to ask for help and...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2019

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE REI

Meltzer, Brad

Summary: "A picture book biography about television icon Fred Rogers"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: 2023

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