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Spring 2025

Angie Thomas: Hip-Hop Author and Voice of Change

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Angie Thomas was a teen rapper before writing the New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and On the Come Up. As a child in Jackson, Mississippi, Angie Thomas was surrounded by civil… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1060
  • Dewey: 813/.6 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer's Greatest Scorer

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Cristiano Ronaldo has won soccer’s coveted Ballon d’Or five times, as well as more than thirty trophies and many other awards. He’s also the top goal scorer in history. Many would argue that… Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Donald Trump, 2nd Edition: Unprecedented Politician

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Donald Trump has been an unusual political leader ever since he was first elected to the US's highest office in 2016. President Trump's first term included more than twenty executive orders, Read More →

  • Dewey: 973.933092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

J. D. Vance: From Rural America to the White House

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Although J. D. Vance hasn't been in the political sphere for long, the former US senator became the vice-presidential pick in 2024 and was elected alongside President Donald Trump. Born in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • Dewey: 328.73/092
  • Copyright: 2025
Spring 2025

Taylor Swift: Unstoppable Icon

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Taylor Swift has dominated the music industry for years. Known for her witty lyrics, star-studded career, and close connection with her fans, Swift is well-regarded by critics and industry… Read More →

  • Lexile: 980
  • Dewey: 782.421642092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners

From the Series Gateway Biographies

BTS is one of the biggest boy groups in South Korea. They have seven members: Jin, SUGA, j-hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. From practicing in a small studio in Seoul, South Korea, to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1030
  • Dewey: 781.630922 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

Barbie: From Doll to Cultural Icon

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Barbie changed what a doll could be. Before her, many dolls were baby dolls. Girls would care for these dolls and practice being mothers. But Barbie let girls imagine other futures. The… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • Dewey: 688.7/221
  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

Deion Sanders: From Multisport Superstar to Coach Prime

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Deion Sanders made history as a professional football and baseball player, becoming the first person to compete in a Super Bowl and a World Series. But he wasn’t just known for his incredible Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

Lionel Messi: Soccer's Golden Striker

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Lionel Messi dominates soccer. Claiming every major trophy in soccer, Messi is one of the sport’s most decorated players. He has an Olympic gold medal, a World Cup win, seven Copa del Rey… Read More →

  • Lexile: 960
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

Nicole Aunapu Mann: First Native American Woman in Space

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On October 5, 2022, Nicole Aunapu Mann rode the SpaceX Dragon Endurance space shuttle and became the first Native American woman to reach space. For 157 days, Mann lived and worked on the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 629.450092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025

Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service

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Raised on a peanut farm in rural Georgia, Jimmy Carter didn't expect to get involved in politics. He joined the US Navy after high school and intended to have a military career. But… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.6
  • Dewey: 973.926092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Fighting for Reproductive Justice: Black Women Leading a Movement

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Reproductive rights have been hot-button issues for generations, and recent legal decisions have put these arguments back in the spotlight. Black women activists have been leading the fight… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1130
  • ATOS: 7.5
  • Dewey: 305.420973
  • Copyright: 2024

Harry and Meghan, 2nd Edition: Making Their Own Way

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Harry is the son of King Charles and Princess Diana. Meghan is an American actress, philanthropist, and humanitarian. When news of their whirlwind romance hit front pages in 2016, fans around Read More →

  • Lexile: 970
  • ATOS: 6.6
  • Dewey: 941.0860922
  • Copyright: 2024

Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller

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Jason Reynolds's interest in hip-hop and poetry turned into a successful writing career. The New York Times best-selling author has received a Newbery Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and many… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • Dewey: 813/.6 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Rihanna: Multi-Industry Mogul

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Rihanna is an award-wining, worldwide music superstar. From the top of the Billboard charts to the red carpet and silver screen, Robyn Rihanna Fenty has inspired millions with her singing,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 5.4
  • Dewey: 782.42164092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Tom Brady: Gridiron G.O.A.T.

From the Series Gateway Biographies

In 23 NFL seasons, Tom Brady showed he was the greatest quarterback in league history by winning an unmatched seven Super Bowls. But he had to prove himself every step of the way. Brady… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1020
  • ATOS: 6.3
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Harry Styles: Chart-Topping Musician and Style Icon

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Harry Styles is a well-known singer, actor, and style icon. At a young age, he already loved performing. He'd dress up in costume and imitate other famous singers. Then in 2010, he auditioned Read More →

  • Lexile: 940
  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: 782.42166092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Kendrick Lamar: Platinum Rap Artist

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Kendrick Lamar is American hip-hop royalty, with twenty-three tracks and three albums that have sold more than a million copies and gone platinum. As a respected MC, Lamar speaks to socially… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: 782.421649092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Sonia Sotomayor: From the Bronx to the US Supreme Court

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Associate justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic person and third woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. She has been breaking barriers since reading detective novels and watching… Read More →

  • Lexile: 960
  • ATOS: 6.5
  • Dewey: 347.73/2634 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Stephen Curry: Basketball's Greatest Shooter

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Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is the NBA's best long-range shooter. Born to an NBA player, Curry and his siblings grew up playing alongside pro basketball players. Some… Read More →

  • Lexile: 970
  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

US Women's National Soccer Team: Winning On and Off the Field

From the Series Gateway Biographies

The US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) is among the best soccer teams in the world. Over the years, the team won gold medals at both the Olympics and the FIFA Women's World Cup four… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: 796.3340973
  • Copyright: 2024

King Charles III: Claiming the British Crown

From the Series Gateway Biographies

As the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Charles was named heir to the British throne in 1969. When his mother died in 2022 after a seventy-year reign, Charles became the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 5.9
  • Dewey: 941.086/2092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Adele: Music Megastar

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Adele is known for her emotional songs and powerful voice. For a while Adele’s music career was in danger. She was having problems with her voice and had surgery. Fans wondered if they would… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 782.42164092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: From Wrestler to Hollywood Hero

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson first became famous as a wrestling superstar, but he's become much more than his wrestling persona. Now a leading actor in movies and television, Johnson had humble… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.6
  • Dewey: 796.812092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023