Children's Nonfiction that Reads Like Fiction

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling-and overcoming-the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the world of disability rights activism, she knew she had to use her voice to change things. When Jennifer was just eight years old, she participated...

4.5 stars

"Fifteen-year-old lemonade entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer shares her advice for life and business"--

5 stars

Presents a story of how William Kamkwamba, an African teenager built a windmill from scraps to create electricity for his home and his village, improving life for himself and his neighbors. In this memoir adapted for young readers, William Kamkwamba describes the drought that struck his tiny village in Malawi, his subsequent interest in science, and his idea to build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought...

"Kids will be inspired to embrace their inner weirdness and persevere through obstacles after reading this empowering collection of true stories from teenage Scripps National Spelling Bee champ and Guinness World Record holder Zaila Avant-garde!"--

A history of the women's movement and the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment-giving women the right to vote in 1920.

A behind-the-scenes look at the creation and evolution of Wonder Woman, the iconic character who has inspired generations of girls and women as a symbol of female strength and power.

5 stars