Oprah: The Little Speaker, by Carole Boston Weatherford
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At age three, Oprah began performing in churches, becoming known to adoring crowds as the Little Speaker. When she was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she answered, "I want to be paid to talk." Here is the story of Oprah Winfrey’s childhood, a story about a little girl on a Mississippi pig farm who grew up to be the "Queen of Talk." The host of the Emmy Award–winning Oprah Winfrey Show , she currently directs a media empire that includes television and movie productions, magazines, a book club, and radio shows. An author’s note is included.
Oprah: The Little Speaker, by Carole Boston Weatherford- Amazon Sales Rank: #2451860 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-19
- Released on: 2015-05-19
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 11.00" h x 1.00" w x 8.50" l, .30 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 34 pages
From School Library Journal Grade 2–4—For the first six years of her life, Oprah Winfrey lived with her strict but caring grandmother on a humble farm in Mississippi. Even as a small child, she performed in public by reciting and reading Bible verses in church. This picture book only deals with that part of the celebrity's life, showing the importance of her grandmother in Winfrey's childhood. On each spread Weatherford presents a short, lyrical paragraph about the child, then adds a single italicized sentence of religious commentary like, "God had shone a light on her." The choice of language and the extra commentary suggest the rhythms of speech and the religious culture that surrounded Winfrey as she grew up in the mid-20th-century South. Weatherford's text is similar in style to her writing in Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Hyperion, 2006). Unfortunately, this book is not as beautifully illustrated as that book. Ladd's painterly oils are well executed and do a good job of depicting the setting and time period but lack the emotional force found in Moses. Oprah fans will enjoy this book because it gives insight into the formation of her character, but for others it is a secondary purchase.—Donna Cardon, Provo City Library, UT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
From Booklist Oprah: a one-word name that’s a magnet for worldwide attention. Although young biographies exist about this phenomenal woman, this picture-book account focuses solely on her childhood. An author’s note at the beginning sets the stage for the true rags-to-riches story about a poor girl on a Mississippi pig farm who became an entertainer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Her grandmother, Hattie Mae, was the driving force in Oprah’s childhood, teaching her to read, write, and learn scripture at an early age. Oprah’s first public speaking was in church, and she was so good that adults called her the “Little Speaker.” The narrative portrays a bright, spunky child who didn’t let poverty or ridicule stand in her way, while the soft-edged, acrylic illustrations paint a determined, sober-faced girl. The book ends with Hattie Mae boiling laundry and calling to Oprah: “‘Come watch, child; you’ll need to know how to do this someday.’ And Oprah said to herself, ‘No I won’t.’” Even with the obvious message and religious asides, this is sure to be popular. Grades 1-3. --Julie Cummins
About the Author
Author Carole Boston Weatherford is the author of Obama: Only in America; First Pooch: The Obamas Pick a Pet; and Racing Against the Odds: The Story of Wendell Scott, Stock Car Racing’s African-American Champion. She is also the author of other biographies about prominent African-American figures. A Fayetteville State University professor, Carole lives with her husband, son, and daughter in High Point, North Carolina. Illustrator London Ladd lives in Syracuse, New York.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. This was a beautiful portrait of a young, determined little girl whose destiny was held in the heart of the Lord! By Deb A little girl with pigtails sat pensively on a fence with her little brown toes on the bottom rung. Her "Mama" was really her grandmother, Hattie Mae, because her real mother was a maid and her "Daddy was a soldier passing through." She was a Mississippi girl and there wasn't much for her in a ramshackle place, but Mama gave her a lot of love and guidance. There were lots of chores for her to do including cleaning out the slop jar because there was no indoor plumbing. A little farm girl had lots of things to do, including holding out her hand with grains of corn so they would drop to the ground and the chickens could peck at them. "God only knew what would become of that child," a little girl named Oprah.Church on Sunday was an all day affair because He was important to Hattie Mae, a woman who "leaned on the Lord." The Bible was her book and Oprah learned to read from it at an early age. She was a precocious little girl and even began speaking in church. Some called her gifted, but she was bullied by the other children who called her "Miss Jesus or the Preacher." It wasn't easy for a little "chatterbox," but Oprah had her gifts and Hattie Mae. What would become of this little dreamer? Was there something or someone special waiting for her in life?This was a beautiful portrait of a young, determined little girl whose destiny was held in the heart of the Lord. I loved the gentle way that Oprah was portrayed in this story. The overwhelming feeling I walked away with was the special love that she shared with Hattie Mae and a special friend. The artwork was bold and sweeping. The brush strokes caught the expressions of everyone quite nicely, especially the hatred and disdain of the children who bullied her. If you are a fan of Oprah Winfrey's or, like me, just want to read about a special little speaker, you might want to add this one to your list!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Inspirational By A Romero I love the inspirational words of this book, which are enhanced by unusual compositions that draw the viewer in. The book begins with an author's note, where Oprah's life accomplishments are highlighted. The focus of the book is on a small window of Oprah's childhood that provided the foundation for whom she became. In addition, the personality traits that made her the "Queen of Talk" are also discussed. As an Christian, I can see this book being used to show the importance of faith in a person's life. As a Gifted Specialist, I can see this book as an introduction to the research of a gifted and talented personality. Working in a school where about half the students come from low socio-economic background, I believe it is important for them to read about role models with similar backgrounds. Oprah is definitely one. I highly recommend this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Like Oprah By KO I got this book as I like Oprah (most of the time) and I assume that even though my daughter isn't 1 that as she gets older that she will know who Oprah is as well. I found this story to be sweet and loved the pictures. The main reason is that Oprah is a strong female and I want my little one to grow up to be her own woman, just like Oprah did. I would read this to my daughter now even though she's not at the recommended age, it's still good to read to your little one!
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