"Oprah Winfrey" by Ilene Cooper offers a compelling look at the life and career of one of the most influential figures in modern media. The book details Oprah's journey from her challenging childhood in Mississippi to becoming a media mogul and beloved talk show host. It highlights her groundbreaking contributions to television, her role in promoting literacy and education, and her impact on the cultural landscape. Through perseverance, charisma, and a commitment to empowering others, Oprah has transformed her personal struggles into a platform for change, inspiring millions around the world to pursue their dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Up Close .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 204 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2008 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Ilene Cooper has written many children's books, including Sam I Am and Absolutely Lucy. She is the editor for Booklist.