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11 Must-Read Biographies About Incredible Women

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This Women's History Month, one of the greatest ways to honor those who came before us is to celebrate the extraordinary lives of some phenomenal ladies.

We've rounded up 11 biographies of 11 vastly different women, whose remarkable -- and often controversial -- journeys will inspire and educate.

1. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Henrietta Lacks unknowingly contributed to medical and scientific marvels like the polio vaccine, in vitro fertilization and gene mapping. The Southern tobacco farmer has been immortalized by "HeLa," or, the cells of her cervical cancer, and her story sheds a light on the dark history of medical experimentation on black Americans.

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2. Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera

The Mexican artist was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, known primarily for her inspiring and honest depictions of womanhood through art, as well as her friendships with other important cultural and political figures and her tumultuous relationship with fellow artist Diego Rivera.

3. Indira: The Life of Indira Nehru Gandhi by Katherine Frank

The first (and only) woman to be India's Prime Minister was a highly controversial figure in 20th century global politics. Her life was a deeply dramatic and political one, from her early days as the daughter of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, to her assassination in 1984.

4. Pretty in Ink: North American Women Cartoonists 1896-2013 by Trina Robbins

Trina Robbins' book of female cartoonists from North America starts with an 1896 comic strip and takes us all the way to contemporary artists like Alison Bechdel, who wrote and illustrated the award-winning graphic novel, Fun Home.

5. Charlotte Brontë: A Fiery Heart by Claire Harman

Claire Harman's biography about Charlotte Bront ë -- the eldest of the Bront ë sisters who infamously wrote Jane Eyre -- is a detailed and in-depth look at the writer's life, going beyond her typical melancholy upbringing by exploring her fierce ambition and indisputable creativity.

6. Marie Curie: A Life by Susan Quinn

Marie Curie's contributions to modern science altered the field of medicine forever, and her journey -- from being turned away from academia in Poland because of her gender to her two Nobel prizes -- is a fascinating and inspiring one.

7. Florynce "Flo" Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical by Sherie M. Randolph

Flo Kennedy was an outspoken activist in the black power and second wave feminist movements, and Randolph's biography traces her progressive upbringing, graduation from Columbia Law School and major involvement and influence on America's fight for civil rights.

8. Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Robert K. Massie tells the almost-unbelievable story of the Prussian princess who would come to rule Russia for over 30 years, overseeing the country's vast and rapid 18th century expansion.

9. Zelda: A Biography by Nancy Milford

Remembered primarily as the wife of The Great Gatsby author F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zelda's life was a tumultuous one. Milford's biography paints the portrait of a talented and tragically mentally ill woman let down by an overbearing husband and the patriarchal society of America's roaring twenties.

10. Eleanor Roosevelt, Vol. 1: 1884-1933 by Blanche Wiesen Cooke

The first in Cooke's two volume series is a deep and detailed look at the childhood, adolescence and early political life of Eleanor Roosevelt. This book takes the reader from the many family deaths she witnessed as a young girl to her European education, as well as her marriage to FDR and rumored affairs with best friend Lorena Hickok and bodyguard Earl Miller.

11. Warrior Poet: A Biography of Audre Lorde by Alexis De Veaux

Considered the essential biography of poet and activist Audre Lorde, De Veaux's Lambda Literary Award-winning book follows Lorde from her Harlem roots to her years of marriage and motherhood, black and queer activism and her many contributions to American literature.

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Florence Lawrence

As one of the first motion picture stars, Florence Lawrence was known as “The Biograph Girl.” Throughout her career she appeared in almost 300 films and became one of the first women to lead a US film studio. She was also an inventor and was credited as the inventor of the turn signal and the brake signal for automobiles.

Florence Lawrence was born as Florence Annie Bridgwood on January 2, 1886. The youngest of three children, she was born in Hamilton, a port city of Ontario, Canada. Her mother, Charlotte Bridgwood, was a theater actress that went by the stage name Lotta Lawrence. She was also the manager and main actress of the Lawrence Dramatic Company. As a result of her mother’s career, Florence Lawrence grew up frequently touring with the theater company. When Lawrence was twenty-one years old, she followed in her mother’s footsteps and began her career as an actress. Her first role was in a short film called Daniel Boone/Pioneer Days in America produced by the Edison Manufacturing Company. Both Lawrence and her mother were featured in this film. They both went on to star in another film produced by The Vitagraph Company of America called The Shaughraun, an Irish Romance. After this film, her mother went back to performing in live productions, while Lawrence continued to act in films. She worked on films with The Vitagraph Company of America’s cofounder J. Stuart Blackton and director Charles Kent.

In 1908, Lawrence began acting in films directed by D.W. Griffith at the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. She appeared in almost all of the sixty films directed by Griffith that year. As she became more popular, Lawrence was able to ask for weekly wages and better benefits as an actress. She also was able to demand twice the normal salary and her own makeup table. However, because actors were typically required to remain anonymous, Lawrence became famous as “the Biograph girl.” During this time, Lawrence met fellow actor Harry Solter, and worked with him on a film called The Girl and the Outlaw . Lawrence and Solter got married later that year. Unfortunately, they were both fired from the Biograph Company in 1910. Soon after, they were hired by producer Carl Laemmle to work for his new studio called the Independent Motion Picture Company (IMP). While working for this company, Lawrence participated in a publicity stunt where her “death” in a car accident was announced by IMP. Lawrence reemerged on March 25, 1910 in St. Louis, Missouri for a publicity tour. She made about fifty films with IMP during that year.

The following year, Lawrence joined the Philadelphia Lubin Company, and took her husband with her. However, the couple did not stay with the company long. In 1912, they started their own film studio called the Victor Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. With Lawrence as one of the owners, the Victor Company was one of the first US film companies to be led by a woman. After signing a deal with Laemmle’s Universal Film Manufacturing Company to distribute their films, the Victor Company began to produce more movies. That same year, Lawrence and Solter separated and Solter moved to Europe. After writing her many letters, Lawrence reunited with Solter by the end of 1912. Unfortunately, their company was still having trouble with distribution and they had not made any profits. After a short break from their company, Lawrence returned to producing films with not much success. The company was later absorbed by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company. In 1916, Lawrence and Solter filed for divorce.

After trying to start a film company of her own, Lawrence returned to acting roles. Unfortunately, it was harder for her to get hired as an actress. During this time she married her second husband, automobile salesman Charles B. Woodring. Lawrence was a skilled businesswoman and used her talents to open a cosmetic store called Hollywood Cosmetics that featured her own line of makeup. She also became the president of her mother’s company, Bridgwood Manufacturing. Both mother and daughter were also brilliant inventors. Her mother invented a patent for a type of windshield wiper in 1917, while Lawrence invented the first car turn signal, or “auto-signaling arm,” and the brake signal for automobiles. However, Lawrence did not patent her inventions and did not receive any profits from her work. In 1931, Lawrence and Woodring filed for divorce, and Lawrence married Henry Bolton the next year. Their marriage only lasted five months because Bolton frequently abused Lawrence.

On December 27, 1938, Florence Lawrence was found dead in her apartment. She committed suicide by eating ant poison. Her funeral was held on December 30, 1938 and was paid for by the Motion Picture & Television Fund. She is buried in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California.

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Biographies for Kids About Women in Science

Shark lady: the true story of how eugenie clark became the ocean’s most fearless scientist by jess keating.

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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly

No list of biographies for kids about women is complete without this title. This picture book allows us to share the story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space with our elementary level readers.

Breaking Through the Clouds: The Sometimes Turbulent Life of Meteorologist Joanne Simpson by Sandra Nickel

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The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca

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The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath by Julia Finley Mosca

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10 Contemporary Biographies, Autobiographies, and Memoirs for Teens

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For some teens, reading the life stories of others—whether they're famous authors or victims of a civil war—can be an inspiring experience. This list of highly recommended contemporary biographies , autobiographies , and memoirs written for young adults includes life lessons about making choices, overcoming monumental challenges, and having the courage to be a voice for positive change.

Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos

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In his autobiographical memoir, "Hole in My Life" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2004), award-winning children’s and young adult author Jack Gantos shares his compelling story about making a single choice that altered his destiny. As a young man of 20 struggling to find direction, Gantos seized an opportunity for quick cash and adventure, signing on to help sail a 60-foot yacht with a cargo of hashish from the Virgin Islands to New York City. What he hadn’t anticipated was getting caught. Winner of the Printz Honor Award, Gantos holds nothing back about his experiences with prison life, drugs, and the consequences of making one very bad decision. (Due to mature themes, this book is recommended for ages 14 and up.)

While Gantos clearly made a huge mistake, as evidenced by his critically acclaimed body of work, he was able to turn his life back around. In 2012, Gantos won the John Newbery Medal for his middle-grade novel "Dead End in Norvelt" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2011).

Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton

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"Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board" (MTV Books, 2006) is Bethany Hamilton's story. At 14, competitive surfer Bethany Hamilton thought her life was over when she lost her arm in a shark attack. Yet, despite this obstacle, Hamilton found the determination to continue surfing in her own creative style and proved to herself that the World Surfing Championships were still within reach.

In this true account, Hamilton chronicles the story of her life before and after the accident, inspiring readers to overcome obstacles by finding and focusing on an inner passion and determination. It's a wonderful story of faith, family, and courage. (Recommended for ages 12 and up.)

A movie version of ​​"Soul Surfer" was released in 2011. Hamilton has since written a number of inspirational books spun off from her original memoir.

The Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara

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Brutally attacked by rebel soldiers who cut off both her hands, 12-year-old Mariatu Kamara from Sierra Leone miraculously survived and found her way to a refugee camp. When journalists arrived in her country to document the atrocities of war, Kamara was rescued. Her tale of survival as a victim of civil war to becoming a UNICEF Special Representative, "Bite of the Mango" (Annick Press, 2008) is an inspiring story of courage and triumph. (Due to mature themes and violence, this book is recommended for ages 14 and up.)

No Choirboy: Murder, Violence, and Teenagers on Death Row by Susan Kuklin

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In their own words, four young men sent to death row as teenagers speak candidly with author Susan Kuklin in the unflinching nonfiction book, "No Choirboy: Murder, Violence, and Teenagers on Death Row" (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2008). The youthful offenders talk openly about the choices and mistakes they made, as well as about their lives in prison.

Written in the form of personal narratives, Kuklin includes commentary from lawyers, insights into legal issues, and the backstories leading up to each young man’s crime. It's a disturbing read, but it offers teens a perspective on crime, punishment, and the prison system from people their own age. (Due to mature subject matter, this book is recommended for ages 14 and up.)

I Can't Keep My Own Secrets: Six-Word Memoirs by Teens Famous and Obscure

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“He said goodbye with YouTube links.” What happens when you ask teens ranging from high-profile to just your average kid to summarize their hopes, dreams, and troubles in just six words? That's just what the editors of Smith Magazine challenged teenagers across the nation to do. The resulting collection, "I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets: Six-Word Memoirs by Teens Famous and Obscure" (HarperTeen, 2009), contains 800 six-word memoirs ranging in emotion from comical to profound. These fast-paced, intuitive takes on adolescent life, written for teens by teens, read like poetry and just might inspire others to think up their own six-word memoirs. (Recommended for ages 12 and up.)

Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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Reminiscent of heart-tugging characters like Gilly Hopkins ("The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson) and Dicey Tillerman ("The Tillerman Series" by Cynthia Voigt), the life of Ashley Rhodes-Courter is a series of real-life unfortunate events that are the everyday reality for too many children in America. In her memoir, "Three Little Words" (Atheneum, 2008), Rhodes-Courter recounts the 10 harrowing years she spent in the foster care system, poignantly giving voice to children trapped in circumstances beyond their control. (Recommended for ages 12 and up.)

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah

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In the early 1990s, 12-year-old Ishmael Beah was swept up in Sierra Leone’s civil war and turned into a boy soldier. Although gentle and kind at heart, Beah discovered he was capable of horrific acts of brutality. The first part of Beah’s memoir, "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2008), depicts the frighteningly easy transformation of a typical child into an angry teen with the ability to hate, kill, and wield an AK-47. The final chapters of Beah’s story are about redemption, rehabilitation, and ultimately, coming to the United States, where he attended and graduated college. (Recommended for ages 14 and up.)

I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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"I Will Always Write Back: How One Letter Changed Two Lives" (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2015) is a true-life tale that begins in 1997 when “typical 12-year-old American girl” Caitlin Alifirenka is tasked with a pen pal assignment at school. Her correspondence with a 14-year-old boy named Martin Ganda from Zimbabwe will eventually change both of their lives.

In the letters that go back and forth, readers learn that Alifirenka leads a life of middle-class privilege, while Ganda’s family lives in crushing poverty. Even something as simple as sending a letter is often beyond his means, and yet, Ganda makes “the only promise that I knew I could keep: that I would always write back, no matter what.”

The narrative takes the form of a dual pen-pal autobiography told in alternating voices and woven together with the help of writer Liz Welch. It covers the six-year period from Alifirenka's first letter to Ganda’s eventual arrival in America where he'll be attending college, thanks to a full scholarship arranged by Alifirenka's mom. Their inspiring long-distance friendship is a testament to just how much two determined teens can accomplish when they put their hearts and minds to it. (Recommended for ages 12 and up.)

I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai

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"I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliba" written by Malala Yousafza and Christina Lamb (Little, Brown and Company, 2012) is the autobiography of a girl who more than anything, wanted to learn—and was nearly put to death for her efforts.

In October 2012, 15-year-old Yousafzai was shot in the head at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school in her native Pakistan. This memoir traces not only her remarkable recovery but the path that led her to become the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize . It’s an account of a family touched first-hand by the brutality of terrorism, and the indomitable will of a girl who will not relinquish her education at any cost.

In a society dominated by males, it is also the heartening story of unconventional and courageous parents who bucked convention by encouraging their daughter to be all that she could be. Yousafzai's revelations are a bittersweet homage to all the remarkable accomplishments she’s achieved—and the price both she and her family have had to pay for her to achieve them. (Recommended for ages 12 and up.)

Rethinking Normal: A Memoir in Transition by Katie Rain-Hill and Ariel Schrag

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"Rethinking Normal: A Memoir in Transition" by Katie Rain-Hill and Ariel Schrag (Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2014) is the story of a 19-year-old transgender teen who grew up as a boy, but always knew she was a girl. Bullied and suicidal, Rain-Hill finds the courage to follow her truth, and with her mom’s help, is able to transform both her body and her life.

This first-person memoir not only explores what it means to identify as transgender and what it takes undergo gender reassignment surgery but also gives a non-sugarcoated account of the challenges Rain-Hill faced once the body she was living in finally aligned with her gender identity.

It’s all told with self-deprecating humor and disarming candor that draws readers in, while at the same time, reinventing the standard teen coming-of-age tale and the meaning of what it is to be “normal.” (Recommended for ages 14 and up.)

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With number one albums in multiple countries and five Grammys under her belt, Billie Eilish has become a pop sensation. Billie was a promising young dancer until musical success came literally overnight in 2015. A song she uploaded to SoundCloud received a thousand plays in twenty-four hours. The thirteen-year-old's voice intoxicated listeners and the track went viral. Billie and her brother, Finneas, produced a series of eclectic but equally bewitching tracks, which drew fans from around the world. Follow her journey from singing in her bedroom to performing at huge arenas, and find out what makes Billie Eilish the most extraordinary teenage star in the world.

• Print length 240 pages
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• Publication date February 2, 2021
• Grade level 8 - 12
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