Gateway biographies

A biography of Malala Yousafzai, a Muslim teenage girl from Pakistan, who advocates for education of women and children, and whom the Taliban attempted to assassinate on October 9, 2012.

A coming-of-age profile of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who became the second woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court and overcame gender discriminaton and anti-semitism in order to achieve her appointment.

A look at the life and work of star author John Green.

A biography of Alberto R. Gonzales, attorney general of the United States during the George W. Bush administration, discussing his childhood in Texas, his school and military years, his legal career, his family, and his move to public life.

Chronicles the life of Condoleezza Rice, covering her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, her accomplishments in music, her first studies in foreign affairs, and the work she does as Secretary of State, as well as her interests and hobbies outside of politics.

A biography of David Karp, the creator of Tumblr.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of singer Michael Jackson, discussing his performances with his brothers in The Jackson 5, his solo albums, his controversial actions, and his untimely death in 2009.

A biography of Pope Frances, the first Latin American pope.

Tells the life story of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, the first woman Speaker of the House, discussing her childhood in Baltimore, her family's background in politics, her marriage and five children, and her many years of work in the Democratic Party.

A brief biography of supermodel Tyra Banks that describes her childhood in California, early modeling career, professional accomplishments, and other related topics.