This month we challenge our staff and our patrons to read a biography, autobiography, or memoir. Even our youngest readers can enjoy learning about amazing people!
Picture Books
by Anika Denise
An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature. When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public Library as a bilingual assistant, she turned her popular retellings into libros and spread story seeds across the land. Today, these seeds have grown into a lush landscape as generations of children and storytellers continue to share her tales and celebrate Pura’s legacy.
by Suzanne Slade
Scientist June Almeida's skill in using the electron microscope helped identify viruses, and when she was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus.
by Brad Meltzer
This book features Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance artist and inventor. He always followed his interests, no matter where they led! His quest to fly led him to study birds' wings and his invention designs were the very earliest sketches of helicopters and other flying machines. Da Vinci's hard work and dedication to his curiosities is why we still remember him today.
Early Readers
by Nadia L. Hohn
A biography of the Underground Railroad conductor depicts her early life as a slave, her dedication to helping others escape from slavery, and her life after the Civil War.
by Monica Kulling
Presents an introduction to the life and achievements of Alexander Hamilton, including his early years as an orphan in the West Indies, his role in the Revolutionary War and his contributions as America's first secretary of the treasury.
by Laurie Calkhoven
Meet Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Also known as the Notorious RBG, Ginsburg is only the second female Supreme Court justice in America’s history. She has spent her entire life fighting for equal rights for all, especially women. RBG is a true superhero and young readers are sure to love getting to know her.
If you need help selecting a book for any of our Reading Challenges in 2021, you can Contact a Librarian or visit the Ask Us desk of any Forsyth County Public Library branch.
Stephani Lindsey
Youth Specialist
Sharon Forks Library
#WeKnowBooks
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