In this post, I compiled a list of some of the best biography books for kids that are sure to spark their imagination and fuel their dreams. These incredible stories showcase remarkable individuals who overcame obstacles, shattered stereotypes, and made significant contributions to the world.
Biography Books for Kids
From trailblazers like Neil Armstrong and Jane Goodall to sports legends like Michael Jordan and Jackie Robinson, these biographies offer a diverse collection of role models for young readers.
1. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
In the midst of a devastating drought in Malawi, young William Kamkwamba discovers a solution to his family&#;s hardships in the village library: constructing a windmill from scrap metal and old bicycle parts.
This resourceful invention brings electricity and water to his family&#;s home, transforming their lives. Adapted for younger readers, this inspiring memoir highlights the power of innovation and perseverance, complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue to update readers on William&#;s journey.
2. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The
Another Bad Creation :: Coolin&#; at the Playground Ya Know!
The easiest joke in the history of music reviews is to say that Another Bad Creation were aptly named. Is it REALLY true though? Although their sophomore album flopped and they quickly disbanded and vanished from the music scene, &#;Coolin&#; at the Playground Ya Know!&#; had three chart topping singles in and went platinum within a year. It&#;s easy to dismiss them as a flash in the pan in retrospect, but at their inception ABC seemed poised to be the biggest &#;boy band&#; group in black music since The Jackson 5. After the crew of Atlanta youngsters were &#;discovered&#; (or perhaps &#;created&#;) by Bel Biv Devoe singer Michael Bivins, they quickly made their presence felt with an earworm debut single called &#;Iesha&#; complete with a cameo appearance by Mr. Biv himself.
Produced by Dallas Austin and written by both Austin and Bivins, the song was pure new jack swing in its best form, combining hip-hop attitude with dance-able melodies and an attempt by the group&#;s members to woo the girl in the title. Who were those kids who wanted &#;Iesha&#; so bad? Romelle &#;RoRo&#; Chapman, Chris Sellers, David S
31 Days, 31 Lists: Unique Biographies for Kids
A good biography is one thing. A unique biography is another thing entirely. A great many of the darn thing are published every year, and it can be just a touch difficult to wade through them. I like a good one, though. I like a biography that makes you interested in another person&#;s life on the one hand, while also opening their story up in some larger way on the other. Today, I&#;m celebrating those biographies that focus on their subjects with a bit of creativity. The ones that could only tell their tales their own particular ways. Biographies for the masses! Biographies for the kids.
If you&#;d like a PDF of today&#;s list, you can find one here.
Curious about previous years’ biography lists? Then check out what’s come before:
Unique Biographies for Kids
Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage by Lisa Rogers, ill. Il Sung Na
Boy, it sure does make a difference what illustrator is paired with a given book at a given time. I’m not saying that writer Lisa Rogers hasn’t done a stand up and cheer job here. She has! I’m just saying that if these words had been paired with so-so art, I’m not so sure the final product
[INTERVIEW] Another Bad Creation &#; Still Coolin&#; All These Years Later
Largely known for their two massive hit singles, &#;Iesha&#; and &#;Playground&#; &#; both having reached the top ten on Billboard Magazine’s R&B and pop charts &#; taken from their platinum-plus debut, Coolin&#; at the Playground Ya Know!,Another Bad Creation were a whole lot more than just six talented kids from Atlanta, Georgia.
However, following the release of their commercially panned follow-up collection, It Ain&#;t What U Wear, It&#;s How U Play It, in September ‘93, A.B.C. &#; comprised of Romelle &#;RoRo&#; Chapman, Chris Sellers, David Shelton and brothers Demetrius and Marliss [&#;Red&#; and &#;Mark&#;] Pugh, as well as hype-man Adrian &#;G.A.&#; [General Austin] Witcher &#; quietly disbanded&#;
We recently tracked down one-sixth of the crew&#; the R to the E to the D, and what you get is what you seein&#;&#;
Welcome back!!
Parlé Mag: First things first, please introduce for me the members of Another Bad Creation&#; Another Bad Creation: The members are still Chris, Mark, Red, Dave, Ro and GA.
Parlé Mag: To the delight of many longtime fans/followers alike, y’all reunit
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