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Markus "Notch" Persson, Minecraft mogul

2019
Looks at the life and career of Minecraft creator, Markus "Notch" Persson.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda

revolutionary playwright, composer, and actor
2020
"Playwright and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda is best known as the mind behind the . . . musical 'Hamilton.' This title explores 'Hamilton' and Miranda's other works, as well as his life off-stage"--Provided by publisher.
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Kim Jong Un

secretive North Korean leader
2019
"Readers will [learn about] the story of Kim Jong Un, the secretive dictator of North Korea, who came to power after his father died in 2011 and has been making international headlines ever since"--Provided by publisher.
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Colin Kaepernick

from free agent to change agent
2020
"Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew positive and negative attention for kneeling during the national anthem to protest police violence against minorities in 2016. Two years later, he made headlines again when he became a spokesperson for Nike. Explore Kaepernick's football career and his work as an activist"--Publisher.
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Al Gore

fighting for a greener planet
A biography of the environmental activist and former vice president of the United States.

Prince Harry & Meghan

royals for a new era
2019
Discusses the royal couple, Prince Harry of Wales and actress Meghan Markle, covering their lives prior to meeting, their courting and engagement, their wedding, and what they have been contributing as a couple to the world.

Neil degrasse Tyson

star astrophysicist
2019
Learn about the personal and professional life of Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, author, podcast and television host, and director of the Hayden Planetarium.

Gal Gadot

soldier, model, Wonder Woman
2018
Israeli actor Gal Gadot played Wonder Woman in the 2017 movie directed by Patty Jenkins. An inspiring role model, Gadot also studied law and served in the Israeli military before beginning her acting career.

Beyonc?

the queen of pop
2019
Examines the life and career of American singer Beyonc?.

Reshma Saujani

Girls Who Code founder
2019
Reshma Saujani is an attorney and the first Indian American woman to run for US Congress. She later founded Girls Who Code to close the gender gap in technology. This inspiring biography shares Saujani's story--Provided by publisher.

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