Teddy Roosevelt grew up with a great love of nature. When he became the 26th president of the United States, he was called the “conservationist president”. He was a force of nature.   I was hoping Brad Meltzer would write about another president.   I was shocked by how much this man accomplished in his […]

Mazie wears an eyepatch and a head scarf, and on her first day at a new school, she’s prepared for her classmates to wonder why. And they do, but no one talks to her about it. Instead, wild rumors fly around the classroom that she’s a pirate or a dragon burned off her hair! Mazie […]

Before Diana became “the people’s princess” and a champion of charities, she was a young girl who loved animals and helping people at hospitals. She led from the heart.   I was super excited to learn about Princess Diana! Before reading this book, I knew next to nothing about her, aside from the fact that […]

Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history, with eleven Olympic medals and thirty World Championship medals. Strong mind. Strong body. Strong you.   I want to start by saying that Simone Biles was born in Columbus, Ohio. Yet another famous person born in Ohio.   Simone is so inspiring. Not only is she […]

The Beatles are the greatest, most influential, and bestselling band in history They knew that the best music is the music you make together.   This book marks the first time Brad Meltzer has written about more than one person. Because of this, the layout is different and sometimes a bit confusing to read. Other […]

Sally Ride was the first American female astronaut on the Space Shuttle Challenger. She explored the universe of possibilities.   Sally Ride is the second astronaut to be featured in this series. The first was Neil Armstrong.   Sally Ride was a wild child. She would have been friends with Amelia Earhart, who also had […]

Stephen Hawking was a groundbreaking scientist and a disability advocate. He defied boundaries.   I was thrilled when I found out Brad Meltzer was going to write about Stephen Hawking. I love this guy! He played himself in multiple episodes of The Big Bang Theory, and I like to believe he is as funny in […]

In one hour, Jesse Owens broke three world records in Ann Arbor, Michigan. No one has accomplished this since. In the race of life, he defied expectations.   When I first learned about this book, I wasn’t exactly thrilled. I don’t have much interest in sports or athletes, which is funny because my mom’s side […]

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg never stopped fighting for equal treatment for everyone by challenging unfair laws and the beliefs that surrounded them. She created equality and justice.   Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been the subject of many books, including a graphic novel. I honestly haven’t been interested in reading about her until now, […]

When Little Owl’s home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she’s not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas, whatever that means. But then she is saved by a woman named Ellen, whose house is merrily decorated for the holiday and filled with birds who need someone […]