Non-Fiction Biographies
Nina: A Story of Nina Simone
$18.99
Hardcover Synopsis This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to...
Bold Words from Black Women
$19.99
Hardcover Synopsis Celebrate the power of Black womanhood in this first-of-its-kind collection of inspirational quotes from fifty activists, artists, and leaders, featuring bold, attention-grabbing illustrations—perfect...
Young, Gifted and Black
$23.99
Hardcover Synopsis Meet 52 icons of colour from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement – a collection of stories about changemakers to encourage,...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Michelle Obama
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Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michelle Obama, the iconic first...
She Spoke: 14 Women Who Raised Their Voices and Changed the World
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Hardcover with Audio Synopsis When the world tells you to stay quiet, do you listen, or do you speak up? In She Spoke: 14 Women Who...
Muslim Girls Rise
$18.99
Hardcover Synopsis Little Leaders meets Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls in this gorgeous nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to nineteen powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and...
Joan Proctor, Dragon Doctor
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Hardcover Synopsis For fans of Ada Twist: Scientist comes a fascinating picture book biography of a pioneering female scientist–who loved reptiles!Back in the days of long skirts...
Ocean Speaks
$17.99
Hardcover How Marie Tharp revealed the ocean's biggest secret Synopsis Meet Marie Tharp (1920-2006), the first person to map the Earth’s underwater mountain ridge, in...
My First Jane Austen
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Board book Synopsis This board book version of Jane Austen – from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to this great...
My First Rosa Parks
$9.99
Board book Synopsis Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to...
A Girl Named Rosita
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Hardcover Synopsis The inspiring biography of the incredibly talented Rita Moreno, actor in and executive producer of Steven Speilberg's upcoming West Side Story. When young Rosita...
Stacey's Extraordinary Words
$19.99
Hardcover Synopsis #1 New York Times bestseller! The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and bestselling author Stacey Abrams is an inspiring tale of determination,...
The Fierce 44 : Black Americans Who Shook Up the World
$17.99
Hardcover Synopsis A dynamic and hip collective biography that presents forty-four of America’s greatest movers and shakers, from Frederick Douglass to Aretha Franklin to Barack...
Work It, Girl: Mae Jemison
$15.99
Hardcover Synopsis In this imaginatively illustrated book from the Work It, Girl series, discover how Mae Jemison became the first African American woman in space...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Rosa Parks
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Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, the 'Mother of the...
Queer Heroes: Meet 53 LGBTQ Heroes from Past & Present
$22.99
Hardcover Synopsis This beautiful, bold book celebrates the achievements of LGBTQ+ people through history and from around the world—featuring dynamic full-color portraits of a diverse...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Malala Yousafzai
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Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist...
Sharice's Big Voice
$17.99
Hardcover Synopsis This picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the...
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures
$9.95
Paperback Synopsis If you’ve ever felt different, if you’ve ever been low,if you don’t quite fit in, there’s a name you should know…Meet Dr. Temple...
Pies from Nowhere
$18.99
Hardcover How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott Synopsis This stunning picture book looks into the life of Georgia Gilmore, a hidden figure of...
Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines
$18.99
Hardcover, Designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Synopsis The bold story of Maya Lin, the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.You may be...
A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa
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Hardcover Synopsis Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who...
The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee
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Hardcover Synopsis Discover an inspiring picture book biography about Hazel Ying Lee, the first Chinese American woman to fly for the US military.Hazel Ying Lee...
We Are Artists: Women Who Made Their Mark on the World
$19.95
Hardcover Synopsis A richly illustrated book, We Are Artists celebrates the life and work of fifteen female artists from around the globe and the distinctive mark they...
Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites
$18.99
Hardcover Synopsis Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites is a picture book biography that tells the story of the powerhouse female Japanese-American chef and...
The Girl who Rode a Shark
$22.00
Hardcover Synopsis An inspiring biographical collection celebrating the adventurousness and ingenuity of girls and women around the world Now more than ever, the world is...
Black Women in Science
$8.99
Paperback Synopsis Throughout history, Black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black...
Rebel Girls Champions
$8.99
Paperback Synopsis Released to celebrate the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, this mini edition of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series celebrates the inspiring...
The Atlas of Women Explorers
$16.95
Hardcover Synopsis From Amelia Earhart to Isabelle Bird, Freya Stark to Laura Dekker, these 18 women broke the rules, took the road less traveled, and...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Megan Rapinoe
$15.99
Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record–breaking...
My First Rosa Dolly Parton
$9.99
Board book Synopsis This board book version of Dolly Parton – from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of...
Maya
$9.99
Board book Synopsis This board book version of Maya Angelou – an international bestseller from the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series – introduces the youngest dreamers...
Just a Lucky So and So
$18.99
Hardcover Synopsis He was born “black, poor, and lucky.” The glowing story of “Satchmo”—the great jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.Louis Armstrong has been called the most...
Respect: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
$17.95
Hardcover Synopsis Winner of the Coretta Scott King Illustration Award! From a New York Times bestselling author and an acclaimed illustrator comes this vibrant portrait of Aretha...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Stevie Wonder
$15.99
Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stevie Wonder, the genius behind...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Prince
$15.99
Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Prince, one of the most...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Nelson Mandela
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Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Muhammad Ali
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Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest'...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Michael Jordan
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Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michael Jordan, one of the...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Martin Luther King Jr.
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Hardcover Synopsis In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Harriet Tubman
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Hardcover Synopsis Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who 'never lost...
Grandad Mandela
$17.99
Hardcover Synopsis Zazi and Ziwelene’s great-grandad is called Nelson Mandela. Once day, they ask their grandmother 15 questions about him and his life. As their conversation...
Rebel Girls Lead
$8.99
Paperback Synopsis Released to celebrate Kamala Harris’s inauguration, this mini edition of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series celebrates the inspiring stories...
Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
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Paperback Synopsis George loved words, but he was also enslaved. Forced to work long hours, he was unable to attend school or learn how to...
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
$17.99
Hardcover Synopsis Gwendolyn Brooks (1917–2000) is known for her poems about “real life.” She wrote about love, loneliness, family, and poverty—showing readers how just about...
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Maya Angelou
$15.99
Hardcover Synopsis In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker,...
Hedy Lamarr's Double Life
$17.99
Hardcover Synopsis Movie star by day, ace inventor at night: learn about the hidden life of actress Hedy Lamarr! To her adoring public, Hedy Lamarr was...
A Girl Called Genghis Khan
$16.95
Hardcover Synopsis This compelling, timely, and empowering picture book introduces children to Maria Toorpakai Wazir, a Pakistani girl who braved threats from the Taliban in...