Biography/Autobiography

Kinari Webb was a fledgling herself when she began studying orangutans in Borneo. The plight of these "people of the…

For fans of Guillermo del Toro everywhere, this book is a must-read. An in-depth exploration of his various films and…

Florence Mills, one of the great singers of the Harlem Renaissance, was born to formerly enslaved parents in 1896. She…

Harold, the People's Mayor is the authorized biography of Chicago's first black mayor, written by the late civil rights…

In this volume, readers will be walked through some of the worlds greatest and most impressive heists, exploring the…

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

High School is the revelatory and unique coming-of-age story of Sara and Tegan Quin, identical twins from Calgary,…

During the 1970s, a notorious underground bakery in San Francisco called Sticky Fingers distributed thousands…

The author Helen Jukes's story begins when she is given a colony of honeybees - a gift that, according to folklore,…

Meet Stella the dog—a viral internet star whose claim to fame goes beyond her cuteness. You see, Stella knows how to…

A surprising, behind-the-scenes look at the training, basic rules, lessons, and procedures of space travel. Former NASA…

Author Eileen Garvin's older sister, Margaret, was diagnosed with severe autism at age three. Growing up alongside…

Vincent Higginbotham faced abuse, homelessness, and abandonment. But at his lowest point amidst countless personal…

In this fun illustrated biography series Brad Meltzer focuses on the traits that make Frida Kahlo so great--traits…

Surviving a hit by a plane, suicidal overdoses, STDs, being accused of attempted murder, and taking lethal combinations…

It's 1982 and the Ramones are in a gutter-bound spiral. Following a run of inconsistent albums and deep in the throes of…

In this remarkable new memoir, Austin Channing Brown takes us on a journey through her childhood and into the current…

Ida B. Wells was a journalist, activist, and suffragist who committed herself to the needs of those who did not have…

Geared toward readers ages 8–12, this book features people from around the world who played a major role in…

Nellie Bly was a remarkable woman and investigative journalist who refused to be defined by the time she lived in,…

Through stunning images, acclaimed photographer Rick Smolan tells the astounding story of Robyn Davidson, who crossed…

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

In this adorable little book, teach your child all about the incredible life of Jane Goodall, the naturalist who lived…

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

This full-color graphic novel tells the story of Joseph Smith, who founded the Church of Latter Day Saints through a…

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

As a young girl who came from humble beginnings, Beverly Clearly dreamed of writing children's books for kids like her.…

Inspired by a true story, Kafka and the Doll recounts a remarkable gesture of kindness from one of the world’s most…

Most famous artists are adults when they make their mark, but they were all young once. These short, illustrated…

This book features inspiring prints and celebrations of twenty women who have changed the world. These history-shaping…