Biography/Autobiography

The last decade has marked a kind of "Keannaissance," if you will, and Keanu Reeves has found his way into countless…

Trace the garden as a source of inspiration and metaphor back through centuries of history. A wide variety of artists,…

Have you ever been in a difficult situation and found yourself asking the question, "What would Arnold Schwarzenegger…

Bear witness to the story of the dark prince of rock'n'roll in this intensely profound biography, written by…

Women who made a difference in science, from Ada Lovelace (computing) to Marie Curie (Physics and Chemistry); these…

'Psychopath' is perhaps a word that gets used pejoratively often enough that we forget its true meaning. But if ever…

With this exceedingly cute illustrated biography of Bob Ross, teach your kid all about the painter who made such a mark…

After ten years working as a stripper under the name Michelle, author Cid V Burnet has produced an insightful and…

A moving, funny, and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better, and feel more alive. At the age of 24, Matt…

The tales of these deities have been depicted by men over the centuries, revealing the ancient roots of toxic female…

A reflection on George Orwell’s passionate gardening and the way that his involvement with plants, particularly…

Chuck D pours out commentary that takes on Hollywood, race, the music industry, the murders of Tupac and the Notorious…

An unforgettable legacy of suffering, love, and hope; from the era of institutionalization and lobotomy comes…

Kids ages 4-7 will love this illustrated picture book telling the story of how Jane Austen started as a kid with seven…

Discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great Olympic athlete and track and field star, with this picture book biography…

Meet Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist, and hero of the French Resistance in this picture book…

A memoir of life before, during, and immediately after the years spent in a maximum-security prison. Illiterate at the…

This board book is a perfect introduction to Ada Lovelace for babies and toddlers. See how Ada grew up and dedicated…

When he was young in India, Gandhi was a rebellious teen. But he started to form beliefs as a young man that brought him…

Like every famous person, Mary Shelly began her life as a child with a dream. This picture book for kids ages 4-7 tells…

Learn all about Rudolf Nureyev, one of the greatest male ballet dancers ever with this quirky picture book biography for…

Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress: a…

All hail Queen Elizabeth! She's a “queen" but not a monarch who's spent her life fighting to create a more equal…

Tom Junod's profile of Fred Rodgers in Esquire Magazine, "Can you say... Hero?" has been widely recognized as one of the…

In this historical account of the incredible life of Robert Smalls, author Cate Lineberry tells the story of the escaped…

In the third book of the Tales of the Talented Tenth series, Joel Christian Gill brings Robert Smalls to life by…

Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress: a…

Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress: a…

With this book from the I Look Up To... series, introduce your child to Oprah Winfrey, one of many female leaders and…