This gift book collection of photographs of Michelle Obama from an official White House photographer is perfect for young readers who want to get in on all of the excitement happening around her memoir Becoming! This stunning and revealing collection of seventy photographs, coupled with personal reflections and behind-the-scenes stories, captures and celebrates Mrs. Obama's White House years and her dedication to improving the lives of young people in the United States and around the world. As a former official White House photographer, Amanda Lucidon shares an insider's view on the role of the First Lady by documenting life at the White House and sharing personal memories that reveal what makes Mrs. Obama so special. The collection also includes: - The role of the First Lady, past and present - What a White House photographer does - The history of the People's House and the people who lived there - And much more! Newly adapted in a deluxe format for young readers from the New York Times bestseller Chasing Light, Reach Higher is a beautiful celebration of Michelle Obama and powerful reminder of the impact of a remarkable First Lady. Praise for adult edition, Chasing Light: Michelle Obama Through the Lens of a White House Photographer: "Michelle Obama, with dignity, grace, and respect, has taught and inspired all of us to chase what is good, right, and just." --Congressman John Lewis "This awesome collection of images reminds us of how powerful the role of First Lady has evolved to become. . . . It is a joyous collection." --Meryl Streep

Author Biography

Amanda Lucidon served as an official White House photographer responsible for photographing First Lady Michelle Obama from 2013 to 2017. She is one of only a few female White House photographers in history and was the only woman photographer during her time in the Obama White House. She is also an award-winning documentarian, filmmaker, and former freelance New York Times photographer. Amanda's work has been honored by Pictures of the Year International, National Press Photographers Association Best of Photojournalism, and the White House News Photographers Association, among others. She is a photographer, filmmaker, author, and public speaker based in Washington, D.C.