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Autobiographies. Biographies. Memoirs.Middle School |
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A cave in the clouds : a young woman's escape from ISIS
by Badeeah Hassan Ahmed
Recounts the author's harrowing experiences as a survivor of the 2014 genocide of the Ezidi minority culture by ISIS, describing how she was among hundreds enslaved within a brutal human trafficking network. Simultaneous.
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Courage to soar : a body in motion, a life in balance
by Simone Biles
The gymnast relates how her faith and family saw her through several challenges, beginning from her childhood in foster care, and shares the professional journey that led to her earning a spot on the 2016 Olympic team.
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Every falling star : the true story of how I survived and escaped North Korea
by Sungju Lee
"This is YA nonfiction. It's the memoir of a boy named Sungju who grew up in North Korea and, at the age of twelve, was forced to live on the streets and fend for himself after his parents disappeared. Finally, after years of being homeless and living with a gang, Sungju is reunited with his maternal grandparents and, eventually, his father."
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Girl on pointe : Chloe's guide to taking on the world
by Chloe Lukasiak
The teen media star and clothing designer combines previously unseen photos, inspirational quotes and her personal thoughts on the importance of self-esteem in a guide to navigating life's challenges, from bullying to medical issues.
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Terrible typhoid Mary : a true story of the deadliest cook in America
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
In a riveting biography that reads like a crime novel, a Sibert Medalist and Newbery-Honor winner uncovers the true story of Mary Mallon, a.k.a. Typhoid Mary, one of the most notorious and misunderstood women in American history. TNFIC 614.5112BAR. eBook (Hoopla). eAudbk (Hoopla).
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Florence Nightingale : the courageous life of the legendary nurse
by Catherine Reef
Traces the exceptional life of the legendary Victorian-era nurse and her achievements during the Crimean War, describing how she challenged the stifling conventions of her time to considerably improve gruesome and dangerous conditions for patients.
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Death on the river of doubt : Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon adventure
by Samantha Seiple
"I did have a murderous trip down South, but it was mighty interesting." In October 1913, Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a tour of South America. The thrill-seeking adventurer had no idea that he would soon receive an offer hecouldn't refuse: the chance to lead an expedition deep into the Amazon jungle to chart an unmapped river with his son Kermit and renowned Brazilian explorer Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon. Death on the River of Doubt takes readers inside the thrilling journey that unfolds as Roosevelt, Rondon, Kermit, and their companions navigate an unpredictable river through an unforgiving jungle. With new threats at every turn, from bloodthirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seems that not everyone will make it out alive. Through it all, the indomitable Teddy Roosevelt remained determined to complete their mission and rewrite the map of the world. Or die trying."
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The burn journals
by Brent Runyon
Brent Runyon was fourteen years old when he set himself on fire and an intense retelling of that suicide attempt followed by a year of physical and psychological recovery conveys with a terrible clarity what it means to want to commit suicide.
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The wall : growing up behind the Iron Curtain
by Peter Sís
Annotated illustrations, journals, maps, and dreamscapes take readers on an extraordinary journey of how the artist-author's life was shaped while growing up in Czechoslovakia during the Cold War, as well as the influence of western culture through the influx of banned books, music, and news, in a powerful graphic memoir.
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Stay golden
by Lucky Blue Smith
Personal stories and photos bring readers into the heart of the social media star's universe, sharing insights into his style influences, relationships, family, creative process, life on the road and childhood memories.
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Popular a memoir : Vintage wisdom for a modern geek
by Maya van Wagenen
Documents a high school student's year-long attempt to change her social status from that of a misfit to a member of the "in" crowd by following advice in a 1950s popularity guide, an experiment that triggered embarrassment, humor and unexpected surprises. A first book.
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Samurai rising : the epic life of Minamoto Yoshitsune
by Pamela S Turner
The award-winning author of Life on Earth—and Beyond documents the true story of the legendary samurai who was raised in the household of the enemies who killed his father before being sent to live in a monastery where, against the odds, he learned and perfected his fighting skills.
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Malala Yousafzai : education activist
by Rebecca Rowell
Describes the activist's early life, the oppressive conditions in a Taliban-controlled area of Pakistan that inspired her to advocate for women's rights, and the assassination attempt that nearly took her life.
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