Biographies and Memoirs
Step behind the scenes of history and fame with our collection of memoirs and biographies. These titles prove that real life is often more compelling than fiction, offering an intimate look at the icons, activists, and everyday heroes who have shaped our world.
Whether you’re looking for a roadmap to success or a story of incredible resilience, these books provide first-hand perspectives on the moments that define us. From athletes and artists to history-makers, discover the authentic voices of people who turned their unique experiences into a legacy.
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- 1,122 Resources including
- 182 Videos
- 102 Book Readings
- 95 Lesson Plans
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Showing 1-48 of 79 book results from the CRL "Biographies and Memoirs".
Brown Girl Dreaming
70+ Resources19 Awards
Apple: (Skin to the Core)
35+ Resources6 Awards
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption
30+ Resources2 Awards
I'm Glad My Mom Died
25+ Resources1 Awards
Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis
by Susan Hood and Greg Dawson
25+ Resources4 Awards
Chance: Escape from the Holocaust
20+ Resources7 Awards
¡Ay, Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico
20+ Resources2 Awards
While I Was Away
15+ Resources4 Awards
Whale Eyes: A Memoir about Seeing and Being Seen
by Alan James Robinson and Brian Rea
15+ Resources8 Awards
Just Mercy: A True Story of the Fight for Justice
15+ Resources4 Awards
We Are Not Broken
15+ Resources2 Awards
Deaf Utopia: A Memoir — and a Love Letter to a Way of Life
by Nyle DiMarco and Robert Siebert
15+ Resources1 Awards
Disappearing Act: A True Story
15+ Resources1 Awards
Sonita: My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom
10+ Resources2 Awards
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