Showing 1–15 of 15 titles

• Audience: Younger
• List: Notable Children's Books
• Genre: Nonfiction
• Genre: Biography

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  Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science: The First Computer Programmer

  By Diane Stanley, Jessie Hartland (Illustrator)

  This engaging biography introduces nineteenth-century scientist Ada Lovelace, who developed the first algorithm used by the world's early computers.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Computer Science
  • Notable Children's Books 2017
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781481452496
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  The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs

  By Fiona Robinson

  Anna Atkins' curiosity about science led her to experiment with the new art of photography, particularly cyanotypes.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2020
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781419725517
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  The Book Rescuer: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come

  By Sue Macy, Stacy Innerst (Illustrator)

  With dramatic art, this picturebook biography tells the story of Aaron Lansky's mission to save Yiddish literature.

  • Nonfiction, History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2020
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781481472203
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  Carter Reads the Newspaper

  By Deborah Hopkinson, Don Tate (Illustrator)

  This engaging nonfiction picturebook highlights the life and determination of little-known civil rights pioneer, Dr. Carter Woodson.

  • Nonfiction, History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2020
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781561459346
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  Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln

  By Margarita Engle, Rafael López (Illustrator)

  This picturebook biography follows young Venezuelan musician, Teresa Carreño, from her homeland to New York, famous concert halls, and a White House performance for President Lincoln.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2020, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2020 (Medal Winner)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781481487405
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  Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

  By Laurie Ann Thompson, Sean Qualls (Illustrator)

  Emmanuel doesn't allow his malformed leg to deter him from riding a bike to crusade for disability rights in Ghana. His successes chronicled in this biography are inspirational.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780449817445
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  Gingerbread for Liberty: How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution

  By Mara Rockliff, Vincent X (Illustrator)

  Little-known hero baker of the American Revolution Christopher Ludwick stars in this engaging picture book biography with a tasty twist.

  • Nonfiction, History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780544130012
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  Growing Up Pedro

  By Matt Tavares

  A young Pedro Martinez, inspired by his brother Ramon, rises from humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic to become one of the best Major League Baseball players of our time.

  • Nonfiction, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780763668242
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  It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way

  By Kyo Maclear, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)

  This biography for young readers recounts the life of a trailblazing Japanese American picturebook artist.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2020
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780062447623
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  The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read

  By Rita Lorraine Hubbard (Author), Oge Mora (Illustrator)

  Mary Walker was born into slavery in 1848. After a lifetime of hard work, and as the remaining survivor of her family, she realizes a goal of learning to read at 116 years of age. 

  • Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781524768287
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  Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

  By Anika Aldamuy Denise, Paola Escobar (Illustrator)

  This riveting picturebook biography of Pura Belpré, following her from Puerto Rico to her new life in Nueva York, captures her professional life, legacy, and lifelong passion for storytelling and public libraries.

  • Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
  • Notable Children's Books 2020, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2020 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780062748683
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  Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom

  By Teresa Robeson, Rebecca Huang (Illustrator)

  The contributions of overlooked scientist Wu Chien Shiung are celebrated here, and the many obstacles she overcame acknowledged.

  • Nonfiction, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2020
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781454932208
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  Ruth Objects: The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  By Doreen Rappaport (Author), Eric Velasquez (Illustrator)

  From her lace collars to her incredible work ethic, this picture book biography chronicles the hard work and dedication of RBG to become a Supreme Court Justice.

  • Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
  • Notable Children's Books 2021
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781484747179
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  Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova

  By Laurel Snyder, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)

  Elegant illustrations and poetic text tell the story of Anna Pavlova, an accomplished ballerina who shared the beauty and joy of dance with the entire world.

  • Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2016
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781452118901
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  The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist

  By Cynthia Levinson, Vanessa Brantley-Newton (Illustrator)

  The 1963 Birmingham protest was successfully accomplished by youth. The youngest, nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks, proved that even the smallest voice makes a difference.

  • Nonfiction, History, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781481400701