Of Thee I Sing (book)
2010 picture book by Barack Obama
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters is a children's book by United States President Barack Obama. It came out on November 16, 2010. It is about the lives of thirteen Americans: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Neil Armstrong, Sitting Bull, Cesar Chavez, Billie Holiday, Maya Lin, Albert Einstein (who was born in Germany), Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackie Robinson, Helen Keller, and Jane Addams.[1] Obama finished writing the book in 2008, after he was elected but before he took office.[2]
Author | Barack Obama |
---|---|
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Publication date | November 16, 2010 |
Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
Pages | 40 |
ISBN | 978-0-375-83527-8 |
Preceded by | The Audacity of Hope |
References
change- ↑ Spillius, Alex (2010-11-16). "Barack Obama releases children's book Of Thee I Sing". The Daily Telegraph. London.
- ↑ NOVECK, JOCELYN (November 16, 2010). "Now he's really made it! Obama out with kids book". Associated Press.
Obama actually wrote "Of Thee I Sing" in 2008, after he was elected but before taking office