Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Literary

The enduring holiday classic, lavishly illustrated by multiple Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman, is now available in a gift edition for a new generation of readers. This nostalgic recollection of Christmas past by celebrated Welsh poet Dylan Thomas evokes the beauty and tradition of...

This delightful, interactive journey through the history of the world's poetry includes a removable poster and access to downloadable audio, allowing kids to listen and learn as they experience the magic of the spoken word. Poetry is fun--especially when we can read it, hear...

From award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford comes a captivating picture book biography about the incredible life of esteemed author, editor, and activist Toni Morrison, featuring gorgeous illustrations by debut artist Khalif Tahir Thompson.How do you tell a story?Before Toni Morrison was a Pulitzer Prize...

An award-winning biography about the inspiring life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.From a very young age, Juana Inés loved words. When she was three years old, she followed her sister to school and begged the teacher to let her stay so she...

The only picture book biography of Dudley Randall--a poet, publisher, and leader of the Black Arts movement of the 1960s--from Ezra Jack Keats Award Winner Don Tate and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree and New York Times bestselling illustrator Laura Freeman★★★ 3 starred...

A Caldecott Honor BookA New York Times Best Illustrated Children's BookCharlotte Zolotow Honor BookNCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended BookNCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleSchool Library Journal Best Books, NonfictionAn ALA Notable BookAward-winning author Jen Bryant and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet team...

Eight exciting Shakespeare retellings for kids, alongside the story of his life and the history of Tudor London, all beautifully illustrated. Introduce your child to the work of William Shakespeare in this gorgeous treasury for all the family to enjoy. By expertly reimagining eight...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet and activist. From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the talented pilot and writer. Little Antoine grew up in Lyon, France. He was a curious and creative child who enjoyed reading fairy...

From an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a true original and creative genius: Edward Gorey. A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR! Discover the unique childhood and life of...

Celebrate 400 years of Shakespeare's legacy with this repackage of award-winning author Diane Stanley's tribute to the world-famous playwright William Shakespeare. Nobody knows exactly when or why William Shakespeare left his boyhood home of Stratford-on-Avon for the great city of London, but it didn't...

A Beatrix Potter biography that brings to life the creatures of the natural world she loved and the many endearing animal characters she created. Beatrix Potter remains one of the most beloved creators of children's books, beginning with The Tale of Peter Rabbit in...

Learn about the inspiring story of Beatrix Potter, the legendary author, illustrator, and protector of nature. During her childhood in London, little Beatrix loved to draw. She drew everything she came across, and particularly loved drawing animals and other things that she spotted in...

"Will intrigue many adult readers as well as children, particularly those familiar with Cooney's timeless picture books." -Booklist Starred Review Legendary picture book creator Barbara Cooney once noticed that the library in her little town by the sea needed attention. A library, she knew,...

For fans of Finding Winnie, a warm, lovingly detailed picture book that tells the true story of the beloved classic The Velveteen Rabbit and its creator, Margery Williams.The Velveteen Rabbit has been treasured by generations of readers. Here, for the first time, is the...

Find out where the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG got all his wonderful story ideas in this autobiographical account of his childhood! From his own life, of course! As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous,...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The acclaimed author of Red at the Bone tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing poems. A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK - WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD - A KIRKUS...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The acclaimed author of Red at the Bone tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing poems. A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK - WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD - A KIRKUS...

The true story and adventures of Capyboppy, the Peet family's pet capybara.Author: Bill PeetPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished: 04/29/1985Pages: 64Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 9.09h x 6.87w x 0.23dISBN: 9780395383681Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.8Point Value: 1Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 19557 / CapyboppyAbout the AuthorPeet, Bill:...

She trusted her immense intuition and generous heart--and published the most. Ursula Nordstrom, director of Harper's Department of Books for Boys and Girls from 1940 to 1973, was arguably the single most creative force for innovation in children's book publishing in the United States...