IMCPL's Newest Juvenile Biographies

Stolen into slavery : the true story of Solomon Northup, free black man

by Fradin, Judith Bloom
The true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man living in upstate New York, who was kidnapped in 1841 and spent 12 years as a slave on deadly Louisiana coastal plantations.

To the mountaintop! : my journey through the civil rights movement

by Hunter-Gault, Charlayne
Starting with the inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009 and working back to the early 1960s, Hunter-Gault covers many of the significant moments in the civil rights movement, including her own pivotal role in desegregating the University of Georgia

Tim Lincecum

by Glaser, Jason
An introduction to the life and career of San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum.

Tom Brady

by Glaser, Jason
This volume examines the life and career of football player Tom Brady.

Casey Jones

by Smith, Andrea P.
A graphic novel account of Casey Jones, early american train engineer.

Irena's jars of secrets

by Vaughan, Marcia K.

Jim Bowie

by Smith, Andrea P.
Looks at the life of the pioneer, slave trader, and fighter, from his early misadventures and the legends surrounding him to his role in the Battle of the Alamo.

Roger Federer

by Glaser, Jason
An introduction to the life and career of Swiss tennis great Roger Federer.

Sidney Crosby

by Roza, Greg
This volume briefly examines the life and career of hockey star Sidney Crosby.

Dwyane Wade

by Glaser, Jason
An introduction to the life and career of NBA player Dwyane Wade.

Daniel Boone

by Smith, Andrea P.
The legendary tale of early American settler Daniel Boone.

Davy Crockett

by Smith, Andrea P.
A graphic novel account of the life and tales of Davey Crockett, early american pioneer, adventurer, soldier, and politician.