Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotations and stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the subject’s achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these titles valuable reference resources.

Cover: Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service
Cover: Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller
Cover: Fighting for Reproductive Justice: Black Women Leading a Movement
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Fighting for Reproductive Justice: Black Women Leading a Movement New! Spring 2024
Frida Kahlo: Artist and Activist
Gal Gadot: Soldier, Model, Wonder Woman
Greta Thunberg: Climate Crisis Activist
Harry and Meghan, 2nd Edition: Making Their Own Way New! Spring 2024
Harry Styles: Chart-Topping Musician and Style Icon New! Fall 2023
Impeachment: Donald Trump and the History of Presidents in Peril
Ivanka Trump: A Brand of Her Own
Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller New! Spring 2024
Jennifer Lawrence: Star of The Hunger Games
Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service New! Spring 2024
Joe Biden: From Scranton to the White House
John Green: Star Author, Vlogbrother, and Nerdfighter
John Lewis: Courage in Action
John McCain: The Courage of Conviction
J. R. R. Tolkien: Epic Fantasy Author
Kamala Harris: Madam Vice President
Kendrick Lamar: Platinum Rap Artist New! Fall 2023
Ketanji Brown Jackson: First Black Woman on the US Supreme Court
Kim Jong Un: Secretive North Korean Leader
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  • Soon! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
  • New! Fall 2023
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Gateway Biographies — Audisee®—Fluent Set
Audisee®—Fluent $139.95, 4 titles
Gateway Biographies — Hardcover Set
Hardcover $839.74, 35 titles
Gateway Biographies — Paperback Set
Paperback $113.91, 10 titles
  • Available in limited formats
  • Soon! Fall 2024
  • New! Spring 2024
  • New! Fall 2023

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Gateway Biographies

Discover the human side of newsworthy, historical, and pop culture figures, and learn about people leading key social movements or handling crises. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotations and stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of… View →