Biography

On October 9, 2012, Malala Yousafzai was on her way home from school in Swat Valley, Pakistan, when she was shot in the head by members of the Taliban. Though she was only fifteen years old,… Read More →

This inspiring graphic novel tells the story of groundbreaking psychologist and civil rights activist Mamie Phipps Clark, PhD, and her research in the racial identity and development of self… Read More →

Rejected by the parents of the girl he loves for being poor, Ma Mon Luk strikes out from China and boards a steamship headed for the Philippines in 1918. He vows to make a fortune and return Read More →

Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin grew up in North Dakota and Minnesota speaking seven languages and watching her father, Jean Baptiste Bottineau, fight for the rights of his communities as a… Read More →

Minecraft creator Markus "Notch" Persson has always loved programming. Find out how he translated his childhood passion for writing code into a multi-million dollar career as the mind behind… Read More →

Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential and inspiring leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. His life, work, and death are brought to life for readers like never before. Read More →

Aaron Rodgers is a Super Bowl champion and an NFL legend. But some wondered if he would ever make it to that level. Raised in a family of athletes, Rodgers loved sports and was a talented… Read More →

At the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, in 2021, US track-and-field superstar Allyson Felix made history. Her bronze medal in the 400-meter race was the 10th medal of her career. It made Read More →

Anthony Edwards has only played pro basketball for a few years, but he’s already a star. The shooting guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves was an NBA All-Star in 2023 and 2024. He even played Read More →

Bryce Young is a force on the football field. The quarterback claimed awards in high school. Many colleges wanted him on their team. Young went on to play for University of Alabama. He led… Read More →

Caitlin Clark has gotten more buzz than any other female basketball player in history. And for good reason. In 2024, the starting guard for the Indiana Fever scored more points than any other Read More →

CeeDee Lamb came from a football family, but he has taken the game to new heights all on his own. From a young peewee player in Louisiana to a college standout at Oklahoma, the Dallas Cowboys Read More →

There's almost nothing Chloe Kim can't do on a snowboard. She was the first woman to land back-to-back 1080s in competition and the only snowboarder besides Shaun White to earn a perfect 100… Read More →

From the time Connor McDavid picked up a hockey stick at four years old, it was clear he’d one day become a star. As a teenager, he earned MVP honors with the Erie Otters. At 18, he was… Read More →

With his blazing speed, quick hands, and solid route-running, Cooper Kupp has become one of the most feared wide receivers in the NFL. But he didn't start out as a star. He played college… Read More →

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most celebrated forwards around. In 2018 he became the first player to ever win five Champions League titles. And he’s scored over 700… Read More →

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker wowed basketball fans with his resolve and shooting ability when he joined the National Basketball Association in 2015. In his first year, Booker… Read More →

From her amazing freeskiing feats to her career as a fashion model, Eileen Gu is always the center of attention. Competing for China in the 2022 Winter Olympics, she soared and spun her way… Read More →

Giannis Antetokounmpo, known as the Greek Freak by his fans, is an all-star forward for the Milwaukee Bucks. He was named the National Basketball Association’s Most Valuable Player in 2019… Read More →

Raised in a family of athletes, Jalen Hurts began his football career at an early age. It hasn’t always been easy. He was benched by his college team. He was passed up by many teams in the… Read More →

With his incredible speed, acrobatic moves, and great catching hands, Ja'Marr Chase can do it all. The wide receiver was a high school star before setting records at Louisiana State… Read More →

Ja Morant is known for his epic slam dunks. But the Memphis Grizzlies standout started out practicing jumps on tractor tires with his dad. Soon, Morant realized backyard games couldn't… Read More →

Swimmer Jessica Long has become the most successful active Paralympic athlete worldwide. Nicknamed Aquawoman by her fans, she’s won twenty-nine Paralympic medals in her career. And she’s won… Read More →