Laura Bush Biography

Fast Facts

• As the honorary ambassador for the United Nations Literacy Decade, she promoted global literacy programs
• Served as the honorary chair of the U․S․-Aghan Women's Council
• Founded the National Book Festival after her success with the Texas Book Festival
• Earned her bachelor's degree in education from Southern Methodist University and her master's degree in Library Science from the University of Texas at Austin
• Worked as a second grade teacher, and later, as a children's librarian
• Dedicated herself to promoting education and the well-being of women and families around the world during her time as First Lady
• Served as the First Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009 during George W․ Bush's presidency
• Has traveled to all 50 states and over 75 countries
• Likes listening to country music by artists such as George Jones, Faron Young and Willie Nelson
• Released a memoir called "Spoken from the Heart" in 2010