Títulos en Biografías

Disabled young people will be proud to see themselves reflected in this hopeful, compelling, and insightful essay collection, adapted for young adults from the critically acclaimed adult book, Disability Visibility: First Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century that "sheds light on the...

"Alice + Freda Forever is a gut-wrenching story of love, death, and the dangers of intolerance."--Bustle In 1892, America was obsessed with a teenage murderess, but it wasn't her crime that shocked the nation--it was her motivation. Nineteen-year-old Alice Mitchell had planned to pass as a man...

Traces the progression of the civil rights movement and its effect on history through biographical sketches of four prominent and influential African Americans: Frederick Douglass, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X...

During her more than 30-year career, Oprah Winfrey has left an indelible mark on the media industry, known for her authenticity, empathy, and commitment to empowering others. Delve into this detailed biography that chronicles her extraordinary life. One of the most influential people today...

Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your passions and never give up. The world...

Eight proven principles to help you overcome your self-doubt, conquer your fear of the future, reverse negative thoughts about yourself, and hurdle any other obstacles standing between you and your dreams. But instead of letting his circumstances control him, Dr. Carson took control of his...

Brought to you by Penguin. This powerful YA memoir-manifesto follows journalist and LGBTQ+ activist George M. Johnson as they explore their childhood, adolescence, and college years, growing up under the duality of being black and queer. From memories of getting their teeth kicked out by bullies...

Musical.ly megastar and recording artist Baby Ariel tells the inspiring story behind her empire of more than 35 million fans. Full of revealing personal anecdotes and advice! Ariel is all about opening up and being goofy, funny, and completely herself. In her debut book, she talks about every...

Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best...

I wrote The School House to honor my great-grandfather, Jan Karel Kadera, a humble builder who journeyed from Austria-Hungary to Missouri with nothing but faith and determination. This short memoir is more than a tribute; it’s a generational echo of sacrifice, quiet strength, and the power of a name passed down through time. Through tender storytelling and heartfelt reflection, I invite you to walk with me through Jan’s crossing, Frank’s coming-of-age, and the legacy that shaped my own family’s roots. It’s a story for every age—because legacy has no expiration date.

From the first profile, your AmeriCAN-do spirit will inspire your increased success and contributions to our magnificent country! This volume continues celebrating timeless AmeriCAN-do values and principles that are as valid today as ever. These AmeriCAN men and women of the 19th century honored the gift of liberty bestowed by the Founders and preserved, perpetuated, and expanded those freedoms for we who have followed them. Young adults and up will cheer these AmeriCANS' success and realize increased pride in our country and future.

Behany Hamilton, einarmige Ausnahmesurferin: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Laura Dekker, jüngste Weltumseglerin aller Zeiten: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp.