Reviews by Category: Biography

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Who Was Frida Kahlo? by Sarah Fabiny

Who Was Frida Kahlo?

By Sarah Fabiny
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 3, 2025

This book tells the story of Frida Kahlo, a famous artist from Mexico. When she was young, she had a bad accident that made her sick and in pain for most of her life. Even though life was hard, she began painting to show how she felt. Frida is known for painting pictures of herself that show her emotions. She loved Mexican culture, and you can see that in her art. The book also talks about her marriage to another artist, Diego Rivera, and how they both loved art and Mexico. Frida’s paintings are still loved by people all over the world.

Teen Review
Who Was Theodore Roosevelt? by Michael Burgan

Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

By Michael Burgan
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 3, 2025

This book tells the exciting story of America’s 26th president. The book starts with his childhood, when he was often sick but loved animals and learning about nature. As he grew older, he became a cowboy, a soldier and an explorer. He became the youngest U.S. president at age 42. The book talks about many cool things he did. He was the first president to win a Nobel Peace Prize, ride in a car and fly in an airplane. He loved the outdoors and worked hard to save forests, animals and parks. As president, he helped make rules to protect nature and wanted life to be fair for all people.

Teen Review
Who is J.K. Rowling? by Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso

Who is J.K. Rowling?

By Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 3, 2025

This book tells the inspiring story of J.K. Rowling, the author who wrote the famous Harry Potter books. It starts with her childhood, when she loved to read and make up stories. As she grew up, life was sometimes hard, she didn’t have much money and raised her daughter on her own. One day, while riding a train, she got the idea for Harry Potter. Even though many publishers said no to her book, she didn’t give up. She kept trying until someone finally said yes and her books became loved all around the world.

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Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? book cover

Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

By Kirsten Anderson
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 2, 2025

Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? tells the inspiring story of AOC. She was born in the Bronx, New York, and worked as a bartender before doing something amazing—at just 28 years old, she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress in 2018. The book shares her early life, how she got into politics, and how she works to make things better for people, like fighting for healthcare and helping the environment. It's a great story about someone who worked hard and stood up for what she believes in.

Teen Review
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Who Was Ida B. Wells?

By Sarah Fabiny
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 24, 2025

Who Was Ida B. Wells? tells the inspiring story of a brave African American woman who spoke out against unfair treatment. She was born in 1862, when slavery still existed, and grew up during a time of big changes and challenges. She wrote articles and gave speeches to speak out against racism and the cruel acts of lynching in the South. She also fought for women’s rights and helped start groups that worked for fairness and equality.

Teen Review
Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder? book cover

Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?

By Patricia Brennan Demuth
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 24, 2025

Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder? tells the life story of the woman who wrote the famous Little House books. It starts with her childhood in the 1800s, when she lived in a small log cabin with her family. They were pioneers who moved often and faced tough times like cold winters and sickness. As Laura grew up, she became a teacher, got married, and had a daughter. Later, she started writing about her childhood.

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Who Was Betty White? book cover

Who Was Betty White?

By Dana Meachen Rau
Star Rating
★★★

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Rishi Tek
May 21, 2025

Who Was Betty White? tells the story of a funny and kind actress who made people laugh for more than 70 years. The story begins with her childhood in Illinois and California, where she loved animals and dreamed of being on TV. As she grew up, Betty worked on radio shows and later became one of the first women on television. She starred in famous shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Teen Review
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Who Was Sally Ride?

By Megan Stine
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 21, 2025

Who Was Sally Ride? tells the story of the first American woman to go into space. It starts with her childhood in California, where she loved science, playing sports, and learning. As she grew up, she studied physics in college and later joined NASA to become an astronaut. In 1983, Sally made history by flying on the space shuttle Challenger. She became a role model for girls everywhere.

Teen Review
Who Was Claude Monet? book cover

Who Was Claude Monet?

By Ann Waldron
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 19, 2025

Who Was Claude Monet? tells the story of a famous French artist who helped start Impressionism. As a child, he loved to draw, even if it got him in trouble. He grew up, studied art, and painted in a new way using light and color. Some people didn’t like his style, and he had many struggles, but he kept going. Monet followed his dream, and today his paintings are loved all over the world.

Teen Review
Who Was Booker T. Washington? by James Buckley

Who Was Booker T. Washington?

By James Buckley
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 17, 2025

Who Was Booker T. Washington tells the amazing story of a man who was born a slave, but grew up to be a strong and smart leader. When he was a boy, life was very hard, but he never gave up. He wanted to learn so badly that he walked miles just to go to school. He believed that getting a good education, working hard and being patient could help Black people have better lives. He started a school called Tuskegee Institute to help Black students learn important skills.

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