Barack Obama
Presents biographical information about President Barack Obama, covering his upbringing and early life in Hawaii and Indonesia, efforts in Chicago as a community organizer, and first several months in the Oval Office, with photographs and event timelines.
920
year: 2022
copies: 31
call number/section: 920
lexile: 1010
subjects: obama, barack, presidents, african americans, racially mixed people, legislators, united states, biographies [X], african american politicians, nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
With Great Power
For Stan Lee, it was books of adventure, monsters, and magic that helped him transform from an ordinary boy to a superstar superhero creator.
FIC
year: 2021
copies: 14
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: lee, stan, comic books, strips, etc, authors, american, superheroes, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
Who Is Lebron James?
"LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies.
FIC
year: 2023
copies: 23
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 1050
subjects: james, lebron, basketball players, african american basketball players, african americans, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
A Song For The Unsung
A picture book biography of Bayard Rustin, the gay Black man behind the March on Washington of 1963.
FIC
year: 2022
copies: 4
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: rustin, bayard, civil rights workers, african american civil rights workers, african americans, civil rights movements, united states, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
Coretta's Journey
Who was Coretta Scott King? Her black-veiled image at the funeral of her husband Dr.
FIC
year: 2023
copies: 2
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: king, coretta scott, african americans, african american civil rights workers, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
Go Forth And Tell
Picture book biography about librarian and story teller Augusta Braxton Baker, the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public Library.
FIC
year: 2024
copies: 9
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: baker, augusta, new york public library, librarians, storytelling, african american women, new york (n.y.), nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X], nonfiction / diversity & multicultural, biographies [X], multiculturalism
Out Of The Shadows
Lotte Reiniger (1899-1981) was a German film director and animator best known for The Adventures of Prince Achmed, which was released in 1926 and is the oldest surviving animated movie.
FIC
year: 2022
copies: 5
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: reiniger, lotte, women animators, animators, stop-motion animation films, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
Game Of Freedom
Lyrical prose and illustrations, inspired by pre-Columbian codices, tell the story of arguably the greatest capoeirista of all time, Mestre Bimba, who fought to turn a misunderstood, persecuted Afro-Brazilian activity into a celebrated art practiced by millions around the world.
FIC
year: 2023
copies: 3
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: bimba, capoeira, brazil, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
I Am Temple Grandin
This book spotlights female scientist Temple Grandin, whose experience being on the autism spectrum has informed her advocacy and her work as an animal behaviorist.
FIC
year:
copies: 4
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: grandin, temple, autistic people, zoologists, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
Fighting With Love
The story of a groundbreaking civil rights leader, John Lewis. John Lewis left a cotton farm in Alabama to join the fight for civil rights.
FIC
year: 2024
copies: 3
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: lewis, john, african american civil rights workers, civil rights workers, african americans, united states, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
Who Is Travis Kelce?
How did a young boy who played three sports become a two-time Super Bowl champion? Find out in this book about one of America's favorite football players.
FIC
year: 2024
copies: 3
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 990
subjects: kelce, travis, national football league, football players, professional athletes, biographies [X], sports writing, nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X], nonfiction / sports & recreation / general
Brave Volodymyr
This picture book biography of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky touches on his childhood and Jewish upbringing while highlighting the importance of standing up for what one believes in, defending freedom at all costs, and maintaining hope in the face of war's atrocities.
FIC
year: 2023
copies: 1
call number/section: FIC
lexile:
subjects: zelensky, volodymyr, presidents, ukraine, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
Who Is Ariana Grande?
How did a teenage actress become a Grammy-winning pop star? Find out about Ariana Grande and her exciting career that spans the Broadway stage, television, and music to blockbuster movies!.
FIC
year: 2024
copies: 1
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 950
subjects: grande, ariana, singers, biographies [X], nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X]
Joe Burrow Vs. Dan Marino
NFL quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Dan Marino are both known for their quick, accurate passes.
FIC
year: 2025
copies: 1
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 820
subjects: burrow, joe, marino, dan, quarterbacks (football), biographies [X], sports writing, nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X], nonfiction / sports & recreation / general
Justin Jefferson Vs. Randy Moss
Wide receivers Randy Moss and Justin Jefferson are human highlight reels.
FIC
year: 2025
copies: 1
call number/section: FIC
lexile: 810
subjects: jefferson, justin, moss, randy, football players, wide receivers (football), biographies [X], sports writing, nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general [X], nonfiction / sports & recreation / general