Warm, powerful, and completely unforgettable, The Story of Michelle Obama is the true biography of one of the most beloved figures of the modern era, perfect for young readers aged 8 to 12, especially girls who dream big.

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Michelle LaVaughn Robinson grew up in a modest home on Chicago's South Side, the daughter of a pump operator and a stay-at-home mother who poured everything into their children's futures.

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Michelle graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School, became a high-flying corporate lawyer, and then chose to leave it all behind for community work she believed in more.

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When her husband Barack became President of the United States, Michelle brought to the White House a set of values that were entirely her own.

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She launched Let's Move! - a nationwide campaign against childhood obesity. She championed Joining Forces for military families.

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She hosted students from struggling schools for sleepovers in the Lincoln Bedroom. And she wrote "Becoming", the autobiography that sold 17 million copies and became the best-selling memoir in history.

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Perfect as a companion to The Story of Barack Obama, this biography gives young readers a complete picture of a complete partnership and a standalone story of extraordinary achievement.

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Inside you will find: Michelle's childhood in Chicago and the family values that shaped her.

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Her journey through Princeton, Harvard, and corporate law.

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Her eight years as First Lady and the programmes she championed.

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The writing of Becoming and its extraordinary global impact. Lessons in ambition, authenticity, and staying true to your roots.

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The Story of Michelle Obama

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