Barack Obama

This book tells the story of the life of the former president of the United States in comic strip form. The book is written in simple Dutch, which makes it ideal for anyone learning Dutch as a second language!

How did an African American boy grow up to become the President of the United States? Obama’s life story is fascinating and varied, and not without its share of obstacles. His mother was American, his father was African and he grew up in Hawaii. He also lived in Indonesia from the age of six to ten.

This biography in comic strip form begins with Obama’s childhood and goes on to describe, for example, how he met his wife, Michelle. Naturally, it tells the story of his impressive career, beginning with his work as a community organiser in Chicago’s poorest neighbourhoods and ending with his role as the President of the United States.

The novels in Eenvoudig communiceren are written using simple language, making them ideal for students learning Dutch as a second language. Despite their simplicity, the subjects they deal with are serious. They serve as a stepping stone to reading ‘real’ books or handling educational topics in class.