The Story of Barack Obama

Story of Biographies Series

Author: Tonya Leslie

Book 10 in the Story of Biographies series

Pages: 68

Published: 2020

Age: 6+

Help kids discover the life of Barack Obama―a story about hope, change, and breaking down barriers.

Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States. Before he made history fighting for the environment, healthcare, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then president, all so that he could make people's lives better.

With this Barack Obama children's book, you can explore how he went from being a boy growing up in Hawaii to one of the most celebrated leaders in the world. How will his extraordinary journey inspire you?

Independent reading―This Barack Obama biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Barack's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy―Find out how Barack Obama progressed from a kid to the president of the United States with a helpful timeline.

If you've been searching for a Barack Obama children's book, The Story of Barack Obama has everything you need!

About the Story of Biographies Series

Books in series order

  1. 1.The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg(2020)
  2. 2.The Story of Frida Kahlo(2020)
  3. 3.The Story of Abraham Lincoln(2020)
  4. 4.The Story of George Washington(2020)
  5. 5.The Story of Harriet Tubman(2020)
  6. 6.The Story of Alexander Hamilton(2020)
  7. 7.The Story of Jane Goodall(2020)
  8. 8.The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.(2020)
  9. 9.The Story of Albert Einstein(2020)
  10. 10.The Story of Barack Obama(2020)
  11. 11.The Story of the Wright Brothers(2020)
  12. 12.The Story of Neil Armstrong(2020)
  13. 13.The Story of Marie Curie(2020)
  14. 14.The Story of Helen Keller(2020)
  15. 15.The Story of Amelia Earhart(2020)
  16. 16.The Story of Malala Yousafzai(2020)
  17. 17.The Story of Simone Biles(2020)
  18. 18.The Story of Fred Rogers:(2020)
  19. 19.The Story of Benjamin Franklin(2020)
  20. 20.The Story of Gandhi(2020)
  21. 21.The Story of Thomas Jefferson(2020)
  22. 22.The Story of Jim Henson(2021)
  23. 23.The Story of John Lewis(2021)
  24. 24.The Story of Leonardo da Vinci(2021)
  25. 25.The Story of Anne Frank(2021)
  26. 26.The Story of Jackie Robinson(2021)
  27. 27.The Story of Michelle Obama(2021)
  28. 28.The Story of Joe Biden(2021)
  29. 29.The Story of Stan Lee(2021)
  30. 30.The Story of Nelson Mandela(2021)
  31. 31.The Story of Kamala Harris(2021)
  32. 32.The Story of Ruby Bridges(2021)
  33. 33.The Story of Princess Diana(2021)
  34. 34.The Story of Babe Ruth(2021)
  35. 35.The Story of Eliza Hamilton(2021)
  36. 36.The Story of Misty Copeland(2021)
  37. 37.The Story of Katherine Johnson(2021)
  38. 38.The Story of Ella Fitzgerald(2021)
  39. 39.The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda(2022)
  40. 40.The Story of Walt Disney(2022)
  41. 41.The Story of Selena Quintanilla(2022)
  42. 42.The Story of Henry Ford(2022)
  43. 43.The Story of Pablo Picasso(2022)
  44. 44.The Story of Maya Angelou(2023)
  45. 45.The Story of Sojourner Truth(2023)
  46. 46.The Story of Audrey Hepburn(2024)
  47. 47.The Story of Serena Williams(2024)
  48. 48.The Story of Taylor Swift(2024)
  49. 49.The Story of Betty White(2024)
  50. 50.The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer(2025)
  51. 51.The Story of Caitlin Clark(2025)

Reading age: 6+ years

Inspiring biographies for young readers aged 6-9 years!

This highly-rated series was designed and curated especially for younger readers. Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Albert Einstein, Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, Amelia Earhart, and Frida Kahlo.

All the books in this series promote:

Independent reading―The biographies in this series are broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids aged 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.

Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of each featured person, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.

Knowledge of lasting legacies―Find out how these celebrated individuals made the world a better place for future generations, including you!