Oprah Winfrey for Kids
Media mogul and philanthropist
"Hi friends! Today I want to tell you about someone AMAZING—Oprah Winfrey! She went from being a little girl with almost nothing to becoming one of the most powerful and generous people in the world! She shows us that no matter where you start, you can achieve your dreams if you work hard, stay kind, and never give up. Let's learn her incredible story!"
Fun facts about Oprah Winfrey
- Oprah was the first Black female billionaire in America - she built her fortune through hard work and determination!
- Little Oprah would stand on a tree stump and preach to the animals on her grandmother's farm - she was always practicing her speaking skills!
- Oprah's mother worked as a maid and was very poor - but Oprah never gave up on her dreams of a better life!
- Oprah read so much that she got in trouble at school for reading during class - she couldn't put her books down!
- Oprah won a full scholarship to Tennessee State University by winning a speech contest - her words literally opened doors!
What your child will learn
- Learn about this amazing person
Read the full illustrated story of Oprah Winfrey
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