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Barack Obama delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this powerful audiobook that's made to be treasured! In this poignant letter to his daughters, Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to 13 groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America’s children.

This Little Golden Book about Barack Obama—the 44th President of the United States and the country's first Black president—is an inspiring book for young girls and boys.

Barack Obama is famous for his meteoric rise to the presidency of the most powerful country in the world—the USA. This is the story of how he realized his dreams—a story of success, resilience and perseverance that enabled him to become one of the most admired leaders the world has ever seen. In this children's biography, discover Barack's fight against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks in his early career and his personal happiness when marrying Michelle.

Before he became the president, Barack Obama was a little boy called Barry. Amid a happy childhood, he also yearned for a better understanding of Black history and culture, and a better sense of his own identity as a Black American. Spurred by conversations around race, injustice, and inequality, he became a community organizer, practiced civil rights law, and was elected to the US Senate. “Yes we can!” became a rallying cry for his message of hope and change throughout the 2008 presidential election—which resulted in Barack Obama becoming the first Black president of the United States.

Hunter Mason has had a tough life somewhat, having lost his father three years ago. He lives with his mother, Charlene Mason, but finds himself to be lonely most of the time, due to her working full-time and going to school. He is proud of her, but also wishes she would spend more time with him. She promises to go out with him many times but the promise never comes through until he gets a project at school that requires him to write about one of the presidents of the United States.

Black politicians have served in all levels of the United States government. As mayors, congresspersons, president, and more, Black politicians have created policies and initiatives to better serve community members. They have also addressed issues such as access to education, criminal justice, and affordable housing. Celebrate politicians such as Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, Ilhan Omar, and Maynard Jackson Jr. who have made astounding achievements in politics.

A positive message of hope to all children, no matter what age. "Believe You Can!" President Barack Obama chronicles the life of the president from his childhood when he first desired to be the president right up to inauguration when his dream was realized. It literally captures confidence, determination, and hard work at different times in his life as he holds on to his dream of becoming the president of the United States of America.