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    Up Close: Oprah Winfrey

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    Author Ilene Cooper
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    Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
    On sale Jan 10, 2008 | 208 Pages | 9781101652251
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    During her more than 30-year career, Oprah Winfrey has left an indelible mark on the media industry, known for her authenticity, empathy, and commitment to empowering others. Delve into this detailed biography that chronicles her extraordinary life.

    One of the most influential people today, Oprah Winfrey has been called the Queen of All Media for good reason. Not to mention she is a committed humanitarian as well as heavily involved in philanthropic efforts.

    From humble beginnings to media mogul, Oprah’s remarkable story is one of resilience, determination, and success.

    This is one of the titles in Up Close, a riveting, all-access biography series that celebrates the leaders, artists, and legends of twentieth-century America—and the impact they had on the world.
    For over 20 years, Ilene Cooper has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her chapter books (Absolutely Lucy) and early readers (Little Lucy) about a beagle named Lucy. She is also the children’s books editor at ALA Booklist magazine. View titles by Ilene Cooper
    Sure to find a rapt audience.

    ùKirkus Reviews

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    During her more than 30-year career, Oprah Winfrey has left an indelible mark on the media industry, known for her authenticity, empathy, and commitment to empowering others. Delve into this detailed biography that chronicles her extraordinary life.

    One of the most influential people today, Oprah Winfrey has been called the Queen of All Media for good reason. Not to mention she is a committed humanitarian as well as heavily involved in philanthropic efforts.

    From humble beginnings to media mogul, Oprah’s remarkable story is one of resilience, determination, and success.

    This is one of the titles in Up Close, a riveting, all-access biography series that celebrates the leaders, artists, and legends of twentieth-century America—and the impact they had on the world.

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    For over 20 years, Ilene Cooper has been writing both fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Golden Rule, Jack: The Early Years of J.F.K., and her chapter books (Absolutely Lucy) and early readers (Little Lucy) about a beagle named Lucy. She is also the children’s books editor at ALA Booklist magazine. View titles by Ilene Cooper

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    Sure to find a rapt audience.

    ùKirkus Reviews

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