Oprah at 59

Oprah Winfrey is celebrating her 59th birthday today. The media star, cable network owner, and philanthropist's journey provides a fascinating story for young readers to consider. Enslow Publishers' new Spring 2013 title, Oprah Winfrey: Biography of a Billionaire Talk-Show Host, delves into the details of her life and career. Author Robin Westen's ATOS 8.1, 104-page book provides useful insights into Winfrey's activities and opinions during her eventful climb from obscurity to global fame.

The book, part of the "African-American Icons" series, is available directly from Enslow Publishers in library-bound edition for $19.95; that price represents a 25% school/library customer discount from Enslow's list price. The book is also available from your preferred vendor, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.

Did You Guess Maya Angelou from Our Word Cloud Clue?

Maya Angelou: A Biography of an Award-Winning Poet and Civil Rights Activist is just one of the six titles from our new series African-American Icons that will be published January 1, 2013, just in time for Black History Month. Although not yet released, this series has already received lots of attention and requests for Advanced Reader Copies from reviewers. Other titles in the series include:

Halle Berry: A Biography of an Oscar-Winning Actress

Oprah Winfrey: A Biography of a Billionaire Talk Show Host

Toni Morrison: A Biography of a Nobel Prize-Winning Writer

Walter Dean Myers: A Biography of an Award-Winning Urban Fiction Author

Will Smith: A Biography of a Rapper Turned Movie Star

Click here to reserve your copies today. Pre-Orders also available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.