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- Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman. Heiligman chronicles the amazing and eccentric lives of the Van Gogh brothers, their relationship with each other, and their work.
- Ten Days a Madwoman: The Daring Life and Turbulent Times of the Original Girl Reporter by Deborah Noyes. Known for her groundbreaking work exposing the mistreatment of patients in an asylum, Nellie Bly did not let the traditional expectations of female reporters stop her from becoming a pioneering journalist.
- Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings: A Memoir by Margarita Engle. Written in verse, Engle shares the tension of living between two worlds, Cuba and Los Angeles.
- Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March by Lynda Blackmon Lowery. Lowery shares her experience as the youngest marcher fighting for civil rights alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. A perfect book for middle schoolers. No matter the size of your group, big or small, and whatever your goal is, Daniel Coyle takes you through the culture chemistry principles that can turn individuals into teams with the capabilities to create and accomplish great things.
- Educated: A Memoir. A heartfelt story exploring the role of education in 17-year-old protagonist Tara Westover's coming of age. Westover's journey to literacy opens up a whole new world for her - but will she find her way home?
- Into the Wild. How McCandless came to die is the unforgettable story of life, reflection, and struggle in the wilderness.
- Endurance: A Year in Space, a Lifetime of Discovery. Scott Kelly is a four-time space veteran and holds the American record for the longest consecutive days spent in outer space.
Best Sellers in Teen & Young Adult Biographies. #1. Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive. Laura Hillenbrand. 5,350. Paperback. 146 offers from $0.99. #2. Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition. 47,820. Audible Audiobook. 152 offers from $18.90. #3.
12 Inspiring Biographies for Teens. By Matthew Lynch. August 1, 2022. 0. Spread the love. We enjoy recommending a top-notch memoir or biography to the young adult readers we are familiar with. There isn’t a better approach to enable children to relate to the history and see life from another person’s perspective.
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These middle school biographieswill supplement many homeschool curriculums and make easy additions to any reading list for teens and tweens. As with any booklist, you make the best choices when it comes to appropriate literature for your child to read. I have read many, though not all, of the books on this list. I highly recommend Common Sense Medi...
Help your student thoughtfully remember facts from these middle school biographies with this free one-page biography report. This simple report is perfect for your tween or teen to use to record what they learn as they read. It’s an easy (and fun!) way to report their reading. Ask them to share their findings over dinner if they are willing!
Malala Yousafai Two of my kids dove into this one in middle school and couldn’t stop talking about it for quite some time. It opened their eyes to horrible situations in other countries and the courage it takes for one person to stand up to injustice. Publisher’s Description: “Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region. They said music was a crime. They said women weren’t allowed to go to the market. They said girls couldn’t go to school. Raised in a o...
Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
Candace Fleming Publisher’s Description: “On May 21, 1937, the most famous female pilot of all time, Amelia Earhart, set out to do the impossible: circumnavigate the globe at its widest point–27,000 miles in all. Just six weeks later, she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. Eighty years have passed since that fateful flight; and still, Amelia’s plane has never been found. Discover the thrilling life and tragic end of America’s most famous trailblazing flier with this impeccably researched and...
Krystyna Poray Goddu Publisher’s Description:“In Becoming Emily, young readers will learn how as a child, an adolescent, and well into adulthood, Dickinson was a lively social being with a warm family life. Highly educated for a girl of her era, she actively engaged in both the academic and social aspects of the schools she attended until she was nearly eighteen. Her family and friends were important to her, and she was a prolific, thoughtful, and witty correspondent who shared many poems wit...
If your student is interested in graphic novels (a very popular option) then these graphic novels for middle schoolersare great options. Our middle school book club enjoyed these 8 titles this year. They were fantastic reads for great discussions! While these winter themed books for middle schoolare great in the winter, they can easily be enjoyed a...
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avg rating 4.05 — 30,413 ratings — published 1986. Want to Read. Rate this book. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Books shelved as biographies-for-teens: Becoming: Adapted for Younger Readers by Michelle Obama, Jim Henson: The Biography by Brian Jay Jones, Chinese Ci...
