Books with title Library of Famous Women Juniors - Oprah Winfrey

The most powerful woman in television suffered through an unhappy childhood, but never lost sight of her dreams to become successful in journalism and broadcasting.

The first female chief of the Cherokee nation struggled with prejudice and poverty as a child, but went on to become a national spokesperson for Native American issues.

Born in a small Yugoslavian village, young Agnes decided at the age of twelve to become a nun. Her humility, compassion, and devotion to helping the world's hungry and sick has become known around the world.

One of Mexico's most famous and revered painters suffered a tragic and traumatic life. Her unique style of painting inspired countless other artists throughout the early 20th Century.

Her pioneering work studying the behavior of chimpanzees in Africa revolutionized the world of anthropology.

As one of the first African-American opera singers to break the "color barrier," Leontyne Price established herself as one of the world's greatest international singing talents.