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

Grace, gold and glory : my leap of faith : the Gabrielle Douglas story
by Gabrielle Douglas

The Olympic gold medalist shares the story of her life and how her faith allowed her to persevere and reach her dreams

Ghosts of war : the true story of a 19-year-old GI
by Ryan Smithson

In a harrowing memoir of combat, friendship, fear, and a soldier's commitment to his country, a debut author and true patriot brings teen readers inside his tour in Iraq--a war that has little impact on the everyday lives of Americans, but one that has a life-changing impact on those who are apart of it.

The lady is a spy : Virginia Hall, World War II hero of the French resistance
by Don Mitchell

Presents the life and accomplishments of the American undercover agent, describing her valiant work during World War II for American and British intelligence services in which she coordinated resistance efforts in France, rescued Allied downed soldiers, and worked as a wireless telegraph operator

Andre the Giant : life and legend
by Box Brown

Drawing from historical records about Andre's life as well as a wealth of anecdotes from his colleagues in the wrestling world, including Hulk Hogan, and his film co-stars (Billy Crystal, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, etc), Brown has created in Andre theGiant, the first substantive biography of one of the twentieth century's most recognizable figures

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.

We Are Displaced : My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World
by Malala Yousafzai

In her powerful new book, Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Malala Yousafzai introduces some of the people behind the statistics and news stories about the millions of people displaced worldwide.

Obsessed : a memoir of my life with OCD
by Allison Britz

A brave teen recounts her debilitating struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, sharing insights into her painful but ultimately inspirational journey toward recovery. A first book. Simultaneous eBook.

Soul surfer : a true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board
by Bethany Hamilton

The teenage surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003 describes how she has coped with this life-altering event, how her faith has inspired her to keep going, how her life has changed, and how her own dreams of surfing success has led her to return to the sport she loves. Reprint.

The 14th Dalai Lama : a manga biography
by Tōru Saiwai

Offers the story of the fourteenth Dalai Lama, the religious and political leader of Tibet, in graphic novel format

Facing Frederick : the life of Frederick Douglass, a monumental American man
by Tonya Bolden

Complemented by full-color and archival images, a portrait of the statesman, suffragist and journalist shares insights into his complex personality and experiences beyond what is known about his enslavement and in his famous autobiography. By the award-winning author of Maritcha. 25,000 first printing.

The notorious Benedict Arnold : a true story of adventure, heroism, & treachery
by Steve Sheinkin

The author of Two Miserable Presidents provides an accessible biography of America's first traitor--Benedict Arnold--which reads like an adventure tale, full of heroism, treachery, battle scenes and surprising twists.

Silent in an evil time : the brave war of Edith Cavell
by Jack Batten

Recounts the story of Edith Cavell, a British nurse, hospital matron, and courageous resistance fighter, who, in the fall of 1914 when the Germans captured Belgium, sheltered escaping soldiers in her hospital, which led to her death by firing squad at the hands of the Germans. Original.

Shout : a poetry memoir
by Laurie Halse Anderson

A poetic memoir and urgent call-to-action by the award-winning author of Speak blends free-verse reflections with deeply personal stories from her life to rally today's young people to stand up and fight the abuses, censorship and hatred of today's world. Simultaneous eBook

Frida & Diego : art, love, life
by Catherine Reef

A lushly designed young adult biography exploring the tumultuous lives, marriage and work of the artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is illustrated with archival photos and full-color reproductions. 20,000 first printing.

This star won't go out : the life and words of Esther Grace Earl
by Esther Earl

A collection of the journals, fiction, letters and sketches of the late Esther Grace Earl, a young cancer patient who passed away in 2010 at the age of 16, includes photographs and essays by family and friends that help tell Esther's courageous story, along with an introduction by the award-winning author who dedicated his #1 best-selling novel, The Fault in Our Stars, to Esther.

Do you dream in color? : insights from a girl without sight
by Laurie Rubin

The internationally acclaimed blind mezzo-soprano traces the story of her childhood in Southern California through the rise of her career as an opera singer, describing how she has overcome everyday and more challenging obstacles while remembering the experiences that inspired her achievements. Original.

Feynman
by Jim Ottaviani

"In this substantial graphic novel biography, First Second presents the larger-than-life exploits of Nobel-winning quantum physicist, adventurer, musician, world-class raconteur, and one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century: Richard Feynman. Written by nonfiction comics mainstay Jim Ottaviani and brilliantly illustrated by First Second author Leland Myrick, Feynman tells the story of the great man's life from his childhood in Long Island to his work on the Manhattan Project and the Challenger disaster. Ottaviani tackles the bad with the good, leaving the reader delighted by Feynman's exuberant life and staggered at the loss humanity suffered with his death" -- from publisher's web site

Americanized : rebel without a green card
by Sara Saedi

Learning as a teenager that her Iranian family is undocumented, 13-year-old, straight-A student Sara Saedi juggles the challenges of trying to obtain a green card with the stressful realities of being an everyday American teen. Simultaneous eBook.

Alice Paul and the fight for women's rights : from the vote to the equal rights amendment
by Deborah Kops

Alice Paul reignited the sleepy suffrage moment with dramatic demonstrations and provocative banners. After women won the vote in 1920, Paul wrote the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would make all the laws that discriminated against women unconstitutional. Paul saw another chance to advance women's rights when the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 began moving through Congress. Kops introduces readers to this relatively unknown leader of the women's movement, and the changing times in which she lived

Tomboy : A Graphic Memoir
by Liz Prince

Eschewing female stereotypes throughout her early years and failing to gain acceptance on the boys' baseball team, Liz learns to embrace her own views on gender as she comes of age, in an anecdotal graphic novel memoir. By the award-winning author of Will You Love Me If I Wet the Bed? Original. 15,000 first printing.