Best kids biography books

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

Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, I forgot how to dream for my life. It was in between those &#;you can do anything you put your mind to&#; platitudes from my mother, to &#;you&#;ll never make any money if you get a degree in art&#; realities — also from my mother. As a good child, I believed everything people would say about my potential. If I expressed interest in writing or journalism, they would scoff at me that it was &#;too hard&#; for me; if it was acting or dancing, it was &#;too competitive.&#; Clearly it was confusing and sent me into an adolescent identity crisis. Who could I be if I couldn&#;t be who I was?

Now, as a grown up and a mother, I realize that in order to live our truth…we must follow our curiosity. We must embrace our curiosity. We must be allowed to explore. To get things wrong. To find out how we individually interpret the world around us. That will help us make the world a better place.

Thankfully, the way has been paved before us by millions of amazing people who refused to internalize the negative messages about their dreams. People who were so into what they were doing that nothing else mattered except that one thing. Who knew that wha

All of my children lean heavily toward fiction in their personal reading, but in the last year or so, my two older girls have developed an interest in biographies and our dinner conversations often sounds like a game show as they quiz us about famous people.

Whether you&#;re looking for biographies for a school project or because your child loves learning more about famous individuals, these biography books for kids are a perfect place to start.

The Best Biography Series for Kids

Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
This wildly popular biography series is perfect for young readers. Each book is 40 pages long, has full-color illustrations and is bursting with interesting stories, quotes, and facts. Both of my older girls (8 and 11) love reading these solo, and my 6 year old loves for me to read them to her. They cover a wide range of people from politicians to athletes, movie stars to artists, historical figures to scientists. I think I love them as much as much as my girls do!
40 pages // 27 books in the series

Who Was. . . Series
Ella discovered this series when she was required to read some non-fiction for

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