Legendary Lives

John Lewis was a civil rights leader and congressman who continues to be an icon for equal rights and freedom. Narrative text and vivid illustrations walk leaders through Lewis’s life, from… More →

Dolly Parton is a country music legend, entrepreneur, champion of children’s literacy, and so much more! Early readers will follow Dolly’s career, from her humble beginnings in the… More →

Michael Jordan is a former professional basketball player. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest players of all time! This book for beginning readers follows the life of Michael… More →

Helen Keller became blind and deaf as a small child. She later became an inspiration for many through her work as an advocate for disabled people. In this low-level title, readers can explore More →

A pioneer in the world of flight, Bessie Coleman was the first American to earn a license to fly anywhere in the world! Beginning readers will find inspiration in this story about Bessie’s… More →

Grace Hopper was a computer pioneer and member of the U.S. Navy who created a programming language that is still used today! This inspiring title uses narrative text and vibrant illustrations More →

Roberto Clemente was an award-winning baseball player who became a role model for Black and Latino people. In this title, beginning readers follow his life, from his early years in Puerto… More →

Anne Frank was a Jewish girl whose diary of living in a secret attic during World War II still inspires hope during hardship today. Early readers of this book will follow Frank’s life while… More →

Won’t you be my neighbor? Fred Rogers was an inspirational television host who captured the hearts of children. In this title, beginning readers will find narrative text that tells his… More →

LeVar Burton was the host of the long-running children’s television program Reading Rainbow. He continues to advocate for education, particularly reading. In this book, early readers will… More →

Nelson Mandela fought apartheid to become the first president of South Africa. Beginning readers will learn about the life of this world leader through beautifully illustrated narrative… More →

Ella Fitzgerald, the first lady of song, is a music icon who inspires creativity around the world. In this book, beginning readers will follow Ella Fitzgerald’s life, from her early years… More →