Happy Birthday Michelle Obama



ISBN: 978-0-7660-3652-9

 Today is Michelle Obama's 48th birthday. For young readers unfamiliar with the her life, Enslow Publishers' "The Obama Family Photo Album" provides highly readable, visually compelling books in which the First Lady plays a central role.

Among the titles in the four-book series is Celebrating Michelle Obama in Pictures. Author Jane Katirgis' AR 5.2-level text neatly dovetails with carefully chosen color photos that illuminate aspects of her character and life experience. The 32-page book inlcudes a further reading list, useful Internet addresses, and an index.

Celebrating Michelle Obama in Pictures is available in a library-bound version for $16.95. The price, representing a 25% discount from Enslow's list price, is available to institutional buyers from schools and libraries.

Join Enslow in wishing First Lady Michelle Obama a happy birthday!

On this day in 2008

Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States.

This photo-biography of President Obama celebrates events in his life, as well as offering some light-hearted photos of President Obama playing basketball or body surfing in Hawaii.

There are three other titles in The Obama Family Photo Album series.

Happy Birthday Mr. President!

Ever want to read a biography about the President? Enslow has two: one geared toward the elementary student and the other is for the middle school reader.

Enslow also has a pictorial series about the First Family entitled The Obama Family Photo Album, which includes photos of the First Family (and Bo!)

Happy Birthday Sasha Obama

Celebrating the Obama Family in Pictures captures the many exciting moments of the family, before and after they moved into the White House.

Announcing the release of "Celebrating First Lady Michelle Obama" iPhone App!

Enslow and Still Motion Media teamed up to make another iApp- “Celebrating First Lady Michelle Obama in Pictures" and The Washington Post wrote an article on it! Click here for the full article.

"The app is a children’s story that tells her life through words, pictures and audio files, like a talking wallet photo album. There’s a photo of Michelle from her college days! Tap the iPhone screen and you have the Obamas on the campaign trail! The text even offers “Fun Facts” like this: “Michelle writes her own speeches and does not read from notes.” The Michelle Obama app comes on the heels of the Barack Obama app that hit iTunes two months ago. Both were released by Still Motion Media."

To download the app, please click here. For more information on Enslow Publishers, please visit http://www.enslow.com/

Enslow PRLog Press Release- The Obama Family Photo Album

“We took our time and found the best photos to complement the fun facts about President Obama and his family,” explains Mark Enslow, President. “Each book has unique text, and an abundance of stunning photos. Young readers are sure to enjoy seeing President Obama body surfing in Hawaii and riding bumper cars with daughter Sasha.”

To read the entire press release about The Obama Family Photo Album, please click http://www.prlog.org/10307186-enslow-publishers-inc-announces-publication-of-childrens-books-highlighting-the-obama-family.html

For more information about the series, please visit http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?exact=true&SeriesID=288

SLJ's Diane Chen mentions The Obama Family Photo Album

Diane Chen's blog Practically Paradise has mentioned Celebrating the Obama Family in Pictures as part of "Nonfiction Monday."

To see the whole blog post, please visit http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/830000283/post/1300047330.html

To learn more about the The Obama Family Photo Album, please visit http://www.enslow.com/catalog.asp?exact=true&SeriesID=288

Celebrating the Obama Family in Pictures

The Obamas are the most famous family in America. Take a look at the nation's first family: Barack, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama—and, of course, their first dog, Bo, in Celebrating the Obama Family in Pictures by Jane Katirgis. This book captures the many exciting moments of the family, before and after they moved into the White House.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3653-6

Interest Level: Grades 3-4 Page Count: 32

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Celebrating the Inauguration of Barack Obama in Pictures

Relive the magic of that historic inauguration that took place on January 20, 2009—from the whistle stop train tour to the inaugural balls—with stunning photos of President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, as well as the enormous crowds who traveled from all over the country to witness this important event in United States history. Young readers will enjoy all the photos in this book by Jane Katirgis and also learn about the inaugural process of ushering in a new U.S. president.

Enslow Publishers

ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3650-5

Interest Level: Grades 3-4 Page Count: 32

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Celebrating First Lady Michelle Obama in Pictures

One of the 4 books in the series, The Obama Family Photo Album, Celebrating First Lady Michelle Obama in Pictures tells all about the first African-American first lady of the US. From her childhood in Chicago to her days in the White House, this photo-biography celebrates the events in Michelle Obama’s life during her journey into history. Kids will also enjoy some fun photos of Michelle riding a bike with her daughter and doing the hula hoop!

Enslow Publishers

ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3651-2

Interest Level: Grades 3-4

Page Count: 32

For more information about this title, please visit http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2746

Celebrating President Barack Obama in Pictures

One of the 4 books in the series, The Obama Family Photo Album, Celebrating President Barack Obama in Pictures has great photos of Obama at more casual outings as well as formal ones. From his childhood and student life, including Harvard Law School, to his days as senator and then president, this photo-biography celebrates the events in Barack Obama's life during his journey into history.

Enslow Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3651-2
Interest Level: Grades 3-4
Page Count: 32

For more information on this title, please click http://www.enslow.com/displayitem.asp?type=1&item=2747