Books with title Michelle Obama: First Lady

A Step 3 biography of esteemed lawyer and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama!Michelle Obama is a lot like YOU! She grew up on the South Side of Chicago with her brother, Craig. She rode her bike and played freeze tag with her friends. And she and her family ate dinner together every night! Michelle's parents taught her to work hard and not let anyone or anything stand in her way. That work ethic has propelled her through her whole life—through her magnet high school, her college years at Princeton, and Harvard Law School. Her parents also taught her to reach back and help others once she found success, evidence of which is everywhere in her work as First Lady of the United States and beyond. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.

When Barack Obama took the oath of office to become the44th president of the United States on January 20, 2009,he placed his hand on the same Bible Abraham Lincoln used in1861. Holding the Bible during the ceremony was Michelle, whohad campaigned so hard to help him get elected. The Obamasattended ten inaugural balls that night and at each they dancedto “At Last,” a soulful love song made famous by legendary bluessinger Etta James. Their first was the Neighborhood Ball at theWalter E. Washington Convention Center. When they arrived,a grinning Barack greeted the crowd of several hundred peopleby proudly asking them, “First of all, how good looking is mywife?”104 With pop star Beyoncé singing the lyrics to “At Last,” thecouple danced cheek to cheek to their favorite song.People at the ball were impressed by how graceful and elegantthe Obamas looked and how much they seemed to love eachother. Even celebrities watching were awed. Shakira said, “It wasso emotional. It was something to tell my children about.”105 Andthe popular singing star from Colombia does not even have anychildren yet.Michelle made no public comments on Inauguration Dayso Barack could have the spotlight to himself. But that quicklychanged because Michelle was now going to be the nation’s FirstLady, a position that made her one of the world’s most famouspeople—the news media would now be recording her every wordand action.

When Barack Obama took the oath of office to become the44th president of the United States on January 20, 2009,he placed his hand on the same Bible Abraham Lincoln used in1861. Holding the Bible during the ceremony was Michelle, whohad campaigned so hard to help him get elected. The Obamasattended ten inaugural balls that night and at each they dancedto “At Last,” a soulful love song made famous by legendary bluessinger Etta James. Their first was the Neighborhood Ball at theWalter E. Washington Convention Center. When they arrived,a grinning Barack greeted the crowd of several hundred peopleby proudly asking them, “First of all, how good looking is mywife?”104 With pop star Beyoncé singing the lyrics to “At Last,” thecouple danced cheek to cheek to their favorite song.People at the ball were impressed by how graceful and elegantthe Obamas looked and how much they seemed to love eachother. Even celebrities watching were awed. Shakira said, “It wasso emotional. It was something to tell my children about.”105 Andthe popular singing star from Colombia does not even have anychildren yet.Michelle made no public comments on Inauguration Dayso Barack could have the spotlight to himself. But that quicklychanged because Michelle was now going to be the nation’s FirstLady, a position that made her one of the world’s most famouspeople—the news media would now be recording her every wordand action.

One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative or false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am. --Michelle Obama The great-great-granddaughter of a slave, Michelle had inherited a certain strength and a faith that the best was always yet to come. It was a strength and faith that would comfort her in hard times, help her through the challenges of attending both Princeton and Harvard, and eventually guide her to becoming a truly memorable--some might say magical--First Lady.

"One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative or false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am. " --Michelle Obama The great-great-granddaughter of a slave, Michelle had inherited a certain strength and a faith that the best was always yet to come. It was a strength and faith that would comfort her in hard times, help her through the challenges of attending both Princeton and Harvard, and eventually guide her to becoming a truly memorable--some might say magical--First Lady.

What makes Michelle Obama extraordinary? Read this book to find out. We explore her childhood in Chicago and her education leading to Harvard Law School. We look at her career as a lawyer, and when she met her future husband, Barack Obama. This would lead to her becoming the First Lady of the United States, the wife of the President. Read about others’ perspectives on her life, and how she has broken boundaries compared to other women in the past, including other presidents’ wives.

A Step 3 biography of esteemed lawyer and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama!Michelle Obama is a lot like YOU! She grew up on the South Side of Chicago with her brother, Craig. She rode her bike and played freeze tag with her friends. And she and her family ate dinner together every night! Michelle's parents taught her to work hard and not let anyone or anything stand in her way. That work ethic has propelled her through her whole life—through her magnet high school, her college years at Princeton, and Harvard Law School. Her parents also taught her to reach back and help others once she found success, evidence of which is everywhere in her work as First Lady of the United States and beyond. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics—for children who are ready to read on their own.

This is the story of Michelle Obama inspiring young girls to become great women. Its OK to be who you are it don't matter where you are from or what you look like. You can do it all have a college education, have your own career while at the same time taking pride in being a mom and a husband. Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States. First Africa American First Lady wife of Barack Obama First Black President of the United States. Mom & Chief, accomplished lawyer and an inspiration to many. The incredibly accomplished woman did not always have the life of her dreams. Michelle was just a simply girl from a humble family who grew up poor but rich in love and warmth. But Michelle was always smart and ambitious she was self motivated. As a girl she has a love for music and literature her incredible character eventually helped her change the world and create the life of her dreams.This is the story about the girl who would grow up to be Michelle Obama

This biography for young readers focuses on Michelle Obama's youth. A good supplementary source for home and classroom use, especially as the now former First Lady's book Becoming brings her renewed attention.Follow the story of a hardworking girl growing up on the South Side of Chicago and how she inspires our nation to believe in the American Dream that her life exemplifies. In her own stirring words: America should be a place where you can make it if you try.Written by David Bergen Brophy, this in-depth biography for young readers captures the heart and soul of the First Lady behind the campaign for change.