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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The Sunrise Movement: The Climate Revolution Generation
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: From Wrestler to Hollywood Hero
Ketanji Brown Jackson: First Black Woman on the US Supreme Court
US Women's National Soccer Team: Winning On and Off the Field
Stephen Curry: Basketball's Greatest Shooter
Kendrick Lamar: Platinum Rap Artist
Sonia Sotomayor: From the Bronx to the US Supreme Court
Harry Styles: Chart-Topping Musician and Style Icon
Fighting for Reproductive Justice: Black Women Leading a Movement
Harry and Meghan, 2nd Edition: Making Their Own Way
Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller
Rihanna: Multi-Industry Mogul
Tom Brady: Gridiron G.O.A.T.
Lionel Messi: Soccer's Golden Striker
Barbie: From Doll to Cultural Icon
BTS: K-Pop's Biggest Headliners
Nicole Aunapu Mann: First Native American Woman in Space
Deion Sanders: From Multisport Superstar to Coach Prime
Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer's Greatest Scorer
Taylor Swift: Unstoppable Icon
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  • New! Spring 2026
  • New! Fall 2025
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Gateway Biographies — Paperback Set
Paperback $113.91, 10 titles
Gateway Biographies — Library Bound Hardcover Set
Library Bound Hardcover $1,124.55, 45 titles
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  • New! Spring 2026
  • New! Fall 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 →