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: J. D. Vance: From Rural America to the White House
Cover: Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer's Greatest Scorer
Cover: Angie Thomas: Hip-Hop Author and Voice of Change
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John McCain: The Courage of Conviction
J. R. R. Tolkien: Epic Fantasy Author
Kamala Harris: Madam Vice President
Kendrick Lamar: Platinum Rap Artist
Ketanji Brown Jackson: First Black Woman on the US Supreme Court
Kim Jong Un: Secretive North Korean Leader
King Charles III: Claiming the British Crown
LeBron James: NBA Superstar and Activist
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Revolutionary Playwright, Composer, and Actor
Lionel Messi: Soccer's Golden Striker New! Fall 2024
Lizzo: Breakout Artist
Loretta Lynch: First African American Woman Attorney General
Lupita Nyong'o: Actor, Filmmaker, Activist
Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
Malala Yousafzai: Shot by the Taliban, Still Fighting for Equal Education
Markus "Notch" Persson: Minecraft Mogul
Martin Luther King Jr.: Walking in the Light
Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
Nancy Pelosi: Political Powerhouse
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