{"title":"Becoming","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"becoming-michelle-obama-2-book-collection-young-readers-hardcover","title":"Becoming by Michelle Obama 2 Books Collection Set - Young Readers Edition \u0026 Guided Journal - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecoming: Adapted for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\nBecoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\n\/ 9780593139127\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Delacorte Press, Clarkson Potter\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 10-14 (Grades 5-8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Becoming 2 Books Collection Set pairs Michelle Obama's memoir, reimagined for a younger audience, with a companion journal built for personal reflection. Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers retells her journey from Chicago's South Side to the White House in warm, accessible language for middle-grade and teen readers. Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice invites readers of any age to answer prompts inspired by that same story, turning inspiration into hands-on self-discovery. Together, the two hardcovers make a meaningful gift for young readers ready to imagine their own future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecoming: Adapted for Young Readers condenses and reshapes Michelle Obama's bestselling memoir specifically for readers ages ten and up, without losing the candor and warmth that made the original resonate worldwide. It follows her path from a close-knit family on Chicago's South Side through Princeton and Harvard Law School, her early career, marriage to Barack Obama, and eight years as First Lady, closing with reflections on identity, service, and hope for the next generation. New photographs and an introduction written directly to young readers make this edition feel personal and current. Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice complements the memoir with a structured, activity-driven format: writing prompts, open questions, and creative exercises drawn from themes in Becoming, encouraging readers to examine their own history, values, and ambitions. Used together, the two hardcovers create a read-and-respond experience well suited to classrooms, book clubs, or a parent and child reading side by side. The pairing suits libraries building nonfiction and biography sections for tweens and teens, as well as readers who enjoyed the original Becoming and want a reflective way to revisit its lessons. Both volumes share a matching hardcover format, making the set an attractive, shelf-ready pairing for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs an acclaimed young readers memoir with a hands-on guided journal for deeper engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted specifically for readers ages 10 and up, in clear, age-appropriate language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes new photographs and a direct introduction from Michelle Obama in the young readers edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournal prompts encourage self-reflection, goal-setting, and confident personal storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy matching hardcover format ideal for gifting, classrooms, and home libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful choice for birthdays, graduations, back-to-school, or mentorship programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecoming: Adapted for Young Readers — Retells Michelle Obama's journey from Chicago's South Side to the White House in language shaped for readers ages 10 and up.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice — Offers writing prompts and reflective exercises inspired by Becoming to help readers explore their own story and voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMichelle Obama served as the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. Raised on Chicago's South Side, she attended Princeton University and Harvard Law School before working in law, nonprofit leadership, and university administration. As First Lady, she championed initiatives on education, healthy families, and support for military families. Her 2018 memoir, Becoming, became a worldwide bestseller, later inspiring both a young readers adaptation and a companion guided journal, extending her story and message of self-discovery to new generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis hardcover set turns an inspiring life story into an active experience, pairing memoir with reflection. It's a thoughtful graduation or birthday gift, a strong addition to a classroom library, and a meaningful pick for back-to-school reading or mentorship programs celebrating growth, identity, and possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelle Obama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57072488907126,"sku":"MAN-U290350-9789124344207","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/becoming-michelle-obama-hardcover.jpg?v=1785755720"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/becoming.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}