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Weatherford, Carole Boston

Oprah: The Little Speaker

32 pp. | Cavendish | March, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7614-5632-2 $17.99
(4) K-3 Illustrated by London Ladd. This portrait of the television talk-show queen focuses on Winfrey's Mississippi childhood, during which she lived on a farm and honed her public-speaking skills at church. Many pages conclude with an italicized remark about God's influence (e.g., "God had shone a light on her"); cumulatively, these suggest an Oprah-as-saint sentiment that's somewhat off-putting. The acrylic paintings capture her strength and determination.
Reviewer: Nell Beram

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