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: Victor J. Glover: Artemis Pilot
Cover: Judy Blume: Tales of a Timeless Children's Author
Cover: Pope Leo XIV: First American Pope
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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 2nd Edition: Iconic Supreme Court Justice
Lizzo: Breakout Artist
Michael Jackson: Ultimate Music Legend
King Charles III: Claiming the British Crown
Jennifer Lawrence: Star of The Hunger Games
Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet Secretary
Angie Thomas: Hip-Hop Author and Voice of Change New! Spring 2025
Frida Kahlo: Artist and Activist
Volodymyr Zelensky: Heroic Leader of Ukraine
Judy Blume: Tales of a Timeless Children's Author Soon! Spring 2026
Kendrick Lamar: Platinum Rap Artist
Sonia Sotomayor: From the Bronx to the US Supreme Court
Stephen Curry: Basketball's Greatest Shooter
Colin Kaepernick: From Free Agent to Change Agent
Deion Sanders: From Multisport Superstar to Coach Prime
Elon Musk, 2nd Edition: Titan of Tech and Beyond New! Fall 2025
Billie Eilish: The Rise of a Superstar
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: From Wrestler to Hollywood Hero
Adele: Music Megastar
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  • Soon! Spring 2026
  • New! Fall 2025
  • New! Spring 2025
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Gateway Biographies — Library Bound Hardcover Set
Library Bound Hardcover $1,049.58, 42 titles
Gateway Biographies — Paperback Set
Paperback $113.91, 10 titles
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  • Soon! Spring 2026
  • New! Fall 2025
  • New! Spring 2025

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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 →