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  1. 35 Biographies that will Inspire your Middle School Student

    {This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure.}. Middle School Biographies. These middle school biographies will supplement many homeschool curriculums and make easy additions to any reading list for teens and tweens.. As with any booklist, you make the best choices when it comes to appropriate literature for your child to read.

  2. Biographies Middle School Students Should Read

    488shares. Tweens can learn a lot by reading middle school biography books. When you think about the best books for middle grade students, this genre should definitely be on every homeschooler's reading list. Biographies give kids the chance to learn about the lives of extraordinary people. Their stories are interesting and informative and ...

  3. 20 Great Biography Books for Middle School

    By Sarah Sierra and Stephen Haff (Author) Published April 21, 2020. Grade 5 and up. A sweet, authentic nonfiction biography narrated by a ten year old girl, who finds inspiration and a way to share her story and her voice in the after school program she attends. Sarah Sierra, a daughter of Mexican American immigrant parents, studies the Spanish ...

  4. Best Biography for Middle School Readers (6 books)

    Listopia. Best Biography for Middle School Readers. A list of biography and autobiography titles that middle school students will enjoy. flag. All Votes Add Books To This List. 1. I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Talibanby. Malala Yousafzai. 4.15 avg rating — 585,595 ratings.

  5. Memoir and Autobiographies for Middle Grades

    Memoir and Autobiographies for Middle Grades. This is a list of memoir and autobiography appropriate for the middle school classroom. It can be written by young people or about an author's youth or even specifically marketed to a middle grades audience. A diversity of cultures and experiences is welcomed. flag.

  6. 8 Meaningful Memoirs for Middle School

    Here are 8 memoirs to incorporate into your ELA curriculum to engage your students in the experiences of others, and grow their reading comprehension skills. "The Drive-In Movies" by Gary Soto (6th Grade) In this memoir, Gary Soto recounts a Saturday from his childhood. Soto describes how he tried to quickly complete all of his chores so ...

  7. 100+ Beautiful Biographies Your Kids Will Love

    31. Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln by Margarita Engle. Biographies for Kids: Heroes from History. 29. Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Everythingby Maira Kalman. 30. To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Rooseveltby Doreen Rappaport.

  8. Best Picture Book Biographies

    Published: August 16, 2016. The Boy Who Never Gave Up is the inspiring true story of NBA superstar Stephen Curry. This Fully illustrated picture book biography tells the story of a young boy who many said was too short to play in high school, too weak to play in college and not good enough to play in the NBA.

  9. Middle Grade Biography Books

    The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Hardcover) by. William Kamkwamba (Goodreads Author) (shelved 1 time as middle-grade-biography) avg rating 4.25 — 10,256 ratings — published 2009. Want to Read. Rate this book. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars.

  10. Best Middle-Grade Biography and Memoir of 2020

    Best Middle-Grade Biography and Memoir of 2020. Essential reading for all ages. FINISH THE FIGHT! Timely, moving, and necessary. A stellar collaboration that introduces an important and intriguing individual to today's readers. An important work that is immensely personal, powerful, and heart-wrenching.

  11. Biographies for Middle School (Grades 6-8)

    Discover their life stories by reading these biographies. A Library card and PIN will be required to access many of the resources listed. Need help with your card or PIN? Contact your nearest location or call 419-259-5200. Need a new card? Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson. I Got This: To Gold and ...

  12. Best Middle-Grade Biographies & Memoirs of 2019

    Bringing a Real-Life Spy Drama Out of the Shadows. Biography of J.K. Rowling Coming in 2025. 'Familiaris' Is New Pick for Oprah's Book Club. Featuring 313 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children's, and YA books; also in this special Science Fiction & Fantasy issue: Jeff VanderMeer, M.K. Asante, Erin Entrada Kelly, Kalynn ...

  13. Which Biography Series is Right for Your Middle School Student?

    Written in a short, comic book style, the Saddleback Graphic Biographies are fast-paced, engaging, and easy to read. Each title is about 32 pages and includes full-color drawing with speech bubbles and nonfiction text. Biographies in this series include: Franklin D. Roosevelt. Thomas Jefferson.

  14. Middle Grade Biographies and Memoirs in Verse

    One of the most readable genres for middle school students is verse novels. Short poems and lots of white space on the page appeal to reluctant readers, while layers of meaning in the poetic form encourages deep reflection. Middle grade biographies and memoirs in verse serve up an additional benefit-they give insight into the lives of real ...

  15. 30 Best Biographies to Read Now 2024

    1. Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude (2020) Read More. Shop Now. 2. The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk by ...

  16. 20 Best Biographies for Teens Teachers Recommend

    Here is a list of 20 middle school biographies that teenagers would benefit from reading. 1. The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. Shop Now on Amazon. A perfect book for middle schoolers. No matter the size of your group, big or small, and whatever your goal is, Daniel Coyle takes you through the culture chemistry ...

  17. Best Biographies for Teens, as Chosen by Educators

    3. Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings: A Memoir by Margarita Engle. Written in verse, Engle shares the tension of living between two worlds, Cuba and Los Angeles. 4. Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March by Lynda Blackmon Lowery.

  18. How to Write a Biography: Upper Elementary to Middle School

    Step 1: Read a Biography. The first step for students before writing a biography is to read one. They need to see a real-life example before tackling their own biography assignment. Elementary students can read biography picture books or Who Was? biography novels.

  19. 50 Must-Read Best Biographies

    At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess in Victorian England by Walter Dean Myers. "One terrifying night in 1848, a young African princess's village is raided by warriors. The invaders kill her mother and father, the King and Queen, and take her captive. Two years later, a British naval captain rescues her and takes her to England ...

  20. Classics Every Middle Schooler Should Read

    Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne. Colorful, engaging, and imaginative, Jules Verne's classic is a novel every middle schooler should read and enjoy. 5. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. Conan Doyle is considered the king of mystery and for good reason. *Some stories may be a little violent for some ...

  21. Christian Biographies for Young Readers: Our Favorite Recommendations

    Why Should Children Read Christian Biographies? A great life story can be life-changing and inspiring. While history and reading are central to all Sonlight curriculum levels, we include different kinds of literature and reading, including biographies for children, missionary stories, and novels.Christian biographies for young readers are a central piece of Sonlight specifically because they ...

  22. 12 Inspiring Memoirs and Biographies for Teens

    11. 'Steve Jobs' by Walter Isaacson. Walter Isaacson's illuminating biography delves into the life and achievements of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, offering teens valuable lessons about innovation, creativity, and leadership. 12. 'The Allure of Premeditated Murder: Why Some People Plan to Kill' by Jack Levin.

  23. Bay Area middle school to close indefinitely after dry rot discovery

    The middle school campus is expected to remain closed for at least two years, forcing nearly 450 students to temporarily relocate to the adjoining Berkeley Adult Middle School.

  24. El Paso middle school bans students from wearing black

    A Texas middle school's ban of all-black outfits highlights the stupidity of respectability politics and false concerns for children. El Paso middle school bans students from wearing black - Los ...

  25. What we know about military records of Walz and Vance

    The Trump campaign says Mr Walz "continues telling the lie that he retired as a Command Sergeant Major". His official biography on the Minnesota state website says "Command Sergeant Major ...

  26. Prosecutors won't charge officers who killed student outside Wisconsin

    MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Three Wisconsin police officers who killed a student as he tried to break into his middle school with an air rifle this past spring won't face criminal charges, prosecutors announced Monday.. Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said in a statement exonerating Mount Horeb police officers Tyler Stephens, Carson Stoddard and Steve Rosemeyer that 14-year-old Damian ...

  27. El Paso Charles Middle School under fire for student dress code change

    An El Paso, Texas, middle school is facing some criticism after officials announced a new dress code policy that bars students from wearing all-black "from head to toe," pointing to concerns over ...

  28. Free School Lunches: Where Do Trump and Harris Stand?

    On an average day during the 2022-23 school year, about 11.1 million children ate a free breakfast provided by a public or charter school, and 19 million children ate a free school lunch ...

  29. Uvalde student told 911 'I don't want to die,' during shooting

    The gunman, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, entered the school at 11:33 a.m., first opening fire from the hallway, then going into two adjoining fourth-grade classrooms. The first responding officers arrived at the school minutes later. They approached the classrooms, but then retreated as Ramos opened fire.

  30. Top 100 Middle School Must-Reads (2240 books)

    The top 100 books that EHS students should read before they leave middle school. Voted on by Goodreads Book Club Members. flag. All Votes Add Books To This List. 1. Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7) by. J.K. Rowling. 4.74 avg rating — 290,796 ratings.