women

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women

Mother Teresa

humanitarian & advocate for the poor
2011
An exploration of the life of Mother Teresa that discusses her childhood, early years as a nun, ministry to the poor, beatification, and other related topics.

Sally Ride

the first American woman in space
2011
A biography of Sally Ride, the youngest astronaut and first United States woman in space, describing her childhood, accomplishments, and reputation as a good role model for young girls.

Oprah Winfrey

media mogul
2011
Examines the life and career of television star Oprah Winfrey, discussing her childhood, education, ambitions, years in Chicago, popular television show, personal relationships, charity work, and influence on American media.

Mythmaker

the story of J.K. Rowling
2008
A biographical profile of J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter series of children's books, showing how she overcame personal tragedies and difficult odds to realize her dream of becoming a writer.

Madeleine L'Engle

2009
Examines the life of Madeleine L'Engle, author of picture books, young adult fiction, and Christian writing, discussing her childhood, education, influences, personal life, career, and other related topics.

Lois Lowry

2009
Profiles the life and career of twentieth-century children's author Lois Lowry, and chronicles her childhood in New York in the 1940s, and her classic tales which includes "A Summer to Die," "Number the Stars," and "The Giver.".

Katherine Paterson

2010
Examines the life of author Katherine Paterson, discussing her childhood, influences, breakthrough, popular novels, and other related topics.

S.E. Hinton

2009
Describes the life and work of "The Outsiders" author S. E. Hinton, discussing her childhood, education, family, and inspiration, and includes a chronology, glossary, and suggestions for further reading.

Joan of Arc

heavenly warrior
2009
A biography of Joan of Arc that describes her childhood in war-torn France, her experiences hearing sacred voices, and her canonization.

Laura Ingalls Wilder

2009
A biography of American author Laura Ingalls Wilder, covering her upbringing in a pioneer family, early life and marriage, and work as a teacher and writer.

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