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Nelson Mandela

age 6+

Stellar art portrays key aspects of Mandela's life for kids.

By Kadir Nelson

(2013)

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Etiquette & Espionage: Finishing School, Book 1

age 13+

Delightful steampunk fantasy about girl spies and assassins.

By Gail Carriger

(2013)

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The Reluctant Assassin: W.A.R.P., Book 1

age 13+

Exhilarating but bloody tale starts off time travel series.

By Eoin Colfer

(2013)

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Soar, Elinor!

age 7+

Exciting bio of '20s female pilot who found fame with stunt.

By Tami Lewis Brown

(2010)

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The Wells Bequest

age 10+

Absorbing, fast-paced sci-fi fantasy hinges on time machine.

By Polly Shulman

(2013)

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Divided We Fall, Book 1

age 14+

Provocative military tale asks tough patriotism questions.

By Trent Reedy

(2014)

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The Hangman's Revolution: W.A.R.P., Book 2

age 13+

Time-travel series by Artemis Fowl author stays amazing.

By Eoin Colfer

(2014)

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The Klaatu Terminus: The Klaatu Diskos, Book 3

age 12+

Multiple time lines converge in rewarding sci-fi finale.

By Pete Hautman

(2014)

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Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens

age 4+

Gorgeous, uplifting picture-book bio of the Queen of Gospel.

By Nina Nolan

(2015)

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Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History

age 11+

Engaging profiles of 40 amazing women in 31 countries.

By Kate Schatz

(2016)

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Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team

age 10+

Thrilling account of early gridiron history.

By Steve Sheinkin

(2017)

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Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation

age 14+

Intense, stellar adaptation of classic sci-fi/fantasy novel.

By Damian Duffy

(2017)

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Survivors Club: The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz

age 12+

Unforgettable true story of boy sent to death camp at age 4.

By Michael Bornstein, Debbie Bornstein Holinstat

(2017)

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I Am Jane Goodall: Ordinary People Change the World

age 5+

Endearing, lively illustrated bio packs positive messages.

By Brad Meltzer

(2016)

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Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

age 12+

Riveting story of art, mental illness, brotherly devotion.

By Deborah Heiligman

(2017)

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I Am Sacagawea: Ordinary People Change the World

age 5+

Strong Native American teen guide shines in lively history.

By Brad Meltzer

(2017)

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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

age 16+

Unforgettable story of young boy forced to become a killer.

By Ishmael Beah

(2007)

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I Am Gandhi : Ordinary People Change the World

age 5+

Engaging picture bio of Indian hero, nonviolence pioneer.

By Brad Meltzer

(2017)

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Martin Rising: Requiem for a King

age 9+

Powerful poems examine the final months of MLK's life.

By Andrea Davis Pinkney

(2018)

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I Am Harriet Tubman: Ordinary People Change the World

age 5+

Courage, doing the right thing are themes in thrilling bio.

By Brad Meltzer

(2018)

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