Barack Obama: An American Story

Your students have read about historical U.S. figures in school textbooks. But right now they're living in the midst of history in the making as they watch a man with an unlikely story become one of the most important people in American politics today. Whether or not you agree with his politics, the life of Barack Obama is an inspirational story for anyone who has ever felt abandoned, alone, different, or who has wanted to do great things and make a difference in the world. As teens read this book they'll be encouraged, inspired, and challenged to look at the world around them and see how they can take their own improbable journey to change it.