Michelle's Garden
How the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change
A tribute to Former First Lady Michelle Obama and her contributions in building a healthier future for all children from acclaimed author and illustrator Sharee Miller.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama had an idea. A big, inspiring, and exciting idea! She would grow the largest kitchen garden ever at the White House. This wouldn’t be easy, since she’d never gardened before: Where should she start? What tools did she need? What would she plant?
Everyone needs help when they’re learning something for the first time, even the first lady of the United States. So she gathered the help of local students, the White House staff, and even President Barack Obama. Together, they wouldn’t just grow a garden — they would inspire a nation!
Praise for Michelle's Garden:
"[Michelle's Garden is] sure to encourage readers to eat their veggies and join Michelle Obama’s table, even if all they start with is a cup."
―Kirkus Reviews
“Beginning with how Michelle Obama’s earliest introduction to healthy lifestyle choices bloomed into a love of fresh produce and staying active, Miller pays tribute to the figure’s eventual hope “to help all kids be healthier.” As First Lady, aiming to excite kids about “eating more fruits and vegetables,” Obama creates the largest kitchen garden in White House history, despite having never before gardened.”
— Publishers Weekly: REVIEW NEWS