Beacon of Hope: The Life of Barack Obama (Big Words series)

This picture-book biography follows Barack Obama from his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, when he sought a fuller connection to Black history, culture, and his identity as a Black American. Conversations about racial injustice and inequality shape his path into community organizing and civil-rights law. The account also covers his election to the U.S. Senate and his 2008 presidential campaign, culminating in his becoming the first Black U.S. president. It includes quotations, colorful paintings, and an extensive timeline.