Hope kid biography of barack obama

Son of Promise, Child of Hope by Nikki Grimes is a biography about Barack Obama. This is a picture book that begins with Obama's childhood, and ends with his presidential inauguration.

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This was a WOW Book for me because I learned a lot about Obama, particularly through stories of his childhood and details about his life. Many times, important historical figures are known for their accomplishments and titles, but I think it is important for kids as well as adults to relate to change-makers by understanding where they came from.

If kids feel they can relate to people like Barack Obama, then they might come to realize that they can be change-makers too.

The structure of this book is a child's mother telling the story of Obama's childhood. This also serves as an invitation to the reader to listen to the "story", creating an informal and personal connection between author and reader/listener.

Students will enjoy this structure be