Biography & Memoir Audiobooks

Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard

Now in a paperback edition, this acclaimed memoir tells the unforgettable story of a young boy's journey from a refugee camp in Sudan to Chicago, where his family survived on welfare. Mawi followed his father's advice to "treat people . . . as though they were angels sent from heaven, " and realized his dream of a full-tuition scholarship to Harvard University. Updated with 14 black-and-white photos and a new epilogue.

Mawi Asgedom (Author), Author, Mawi Asgedom (Narrator)

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O Meu Pé de Laranja-lima

Neste audiolivro, Rafael Cortez lê na íntegra a obra de José Mauro de Vasconcelos. Para dar vida ao garotinho Zezé, Rafael empresta não só sua voz, seu violão, sua emotividade e sua técnica de ator, mas sua própria história. Os trechos de canções citadas no livro foram interpretados por Rafael, que cantou as melodias originais, quando conhecidas, e criou melodias para obras não localizadas. Para as aberturas de capítulos e passagens de blocos de texto, ele desenvolveu três temas de violão solo. Zezé é uma criança precoce que cria um mundo de fantasia para refugiar-se da dura realidade em que vive com a família. RAFAEL CORTEZ é ator, violonista clássico, compositor, humorista e jornalista. Na televisão, consolidou sua carreira no programa CQC da TV Bandeirantes. Como solista de violão, lançou em 2011 o CD Elegia da Alma. Hoje atua na Rede Globo de Televisão. Escritor, nascido no Rio de Janeiro, em 1920, José Mauro de Vasconcelos é autor de mais de vinte livros, entre eles, Rosinha, Minha Canoa e As Confissões de Frei Abóbora.

José Mauro De Vasconcelos (Author), Rafael Cortez (Narrator)

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O Captain, My Captain

Dramatic, lyrical, and beautiful, O Captain, My Captain tells the story of one of America's greatest poets and how he was inspired by one of America's greatest presidents. Whitman and Lincoln shared the national stage in Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Although the two men never met, Whitman often saw Lincoln's carriage on the road. The president was never far from the poet's mind, and Lincoln's "grace under pressure" was something Whitman returned to again and again in his poetry. Whitman witnessed Lincoln's second inauguration and mourned along with America as Lincoln's funeral train wound its way across the landscape to his final resting place. This recording includes the poem "O Captain! My Captain!" and an excerpt from "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," as well as brief bios of Lincoln and Whitman, a timeline of Civil War events, endnotes, and a bibliography.

Robert Burleigh (Author), Chris Lutkin, David Bendena (Narrator)

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NSync

Traces the lives and careers of today's hottest starts- Great for reluctant readers. Completely up-to-date biographies.

John Grabowski (Author), Scott Shina (Narrator)

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Notorious RBG: Young Readers' Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The New York Times bestselling biography Notorious RBG whose concept originated with a Tumblr page of the same name is now available in a vibrant, full-color young readers' edition. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become an icon to millions. Her tireless fight for equality and women's rights has inspired not only great strides in the workforce but has impacted the law of the land. And now, perfect for a younger generation, comes an accessible biography of this fierce woman, detailing her searing dissents and powerful jurisprudence. This entertaining and insightful young readers' edition mixes pop culture, humor, and expert analysis for a remarkable account of the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Heroine. Trailblazer. Pioneer. **Please Contact Customer Service for Additional Documents**

Irin Carmon, Shana Knizhnik (Author), Andi Arndt (Narrator)

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Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain

The true story of eighteenth-century mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to achieve her dream. When her parents took away her candles to keep their young daughter from studying math...nothing stopped Sophie. When a professor discovered that the homework sent to him under a male pen name came from a woman...nothing stopped Sophie. And when she tackled a math problem that male scholars said would be impossible to solve...still, nothing stopped Sophie. For six years Sophie Germain used her love of math and her undeniable determination to test equations that would predict patterns of vibrations. She eventually became the first woman to win a grand prize from France's prestigious Academy of Sciences for her formula, which laid the groundwork for much of modern architecture (and can be seen in the book's illustrations). Award-winning author Cheryl Bardoe's inspiring and poetic text is brought to life by acclaimed artist Barbara McClintock's intricate pen-and-ink, watercolor, and collage illustrations in this true story about a woman who let nothing stop her.

Cheryl Bardoe (Author), Caroline Turner Cole (Narrator)

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Not-So-Great Presidents: Commanders in Chief

From heroic George Washington to the dastardly Richard Nixon, the oval office has been occupied by larger-than-life personalities since 1789. The position comes with enormous power and responsibility, and every American president thus far has managed to achieve great things. However, the President of the United States is only human?and oftentimes far from perfect. While some men suffered through only minor mishaps during their time in office, others are famously remembered for leaving behind much bigger messes. In the third installment of the Epic Fails series, authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson, and artist Tim Foley, take readers on another hilarious ride, exploring the lives, legacies, and failures of some of America's commanders in chief.

Ben Thompson, Erik Slader (Author), L.J. Ganser (Narrator)

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Normal: One Kid's Extraordinary Journey: Young REad

Praised by R.J. Palacio as “wondrous” - this moving memoir follows a teenage boy with TC syndrome and his exceptional family from diagnosis at birth to now. Normal. Who is to say what this word means? For Magda Newman, it was a goal. She wanted her

Magdalena Newman, Nathaniel Newman (Author), Ellen Archer, Matt Gumley, Matt Gummiee (Narrator)

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Normal: A Mother and Her Beautiful Son

A moving memoir from the mother of a child with Treacher Collins Syndrome, with a foreword by R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder For Magda Newman, normal was a goal—she wanted her son Nathaniel to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy t

Hilary Liftin, Magdalena Newman (Author), Ellen Archer, Matt Gumley, Matt Gummiee (Narrator)

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No Surrender Young Readers' Edition: A Father, a Son, and an Extraordinary Act of Heroism

The epic true story of Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, an American hero who risked his life in the final days of World War II to save others-now in a thrilling young readers' edition. During the infamous World War II Battle of the Bulge, Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds was captured, along with his infantrymen. The Nazis took him and his men to Stalag IXA, a notorious prisoner of war camp in Germany, where he was the highest-ranking American soldier. He showed great courage in the face of danger, refusing to feed into the cruelty toward his fellow soldiers, many of whom were Jewish. Through his deep spirituality, endurance, ability to lead, and bravery, Roddie saved hundreds of U.S. military men. And his heroism continues to impact thousands of lives today. In this young readers' edition, listeners will discover one of many unsung military heroes of our time-a hero who embodies the power of compassion, goodness, and ultimately, hope.

Chris Edmonds (Author), James Lurie (Narrator)

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No Map, Great Trip: A Young Writer's Road to Page One

Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman reflects on his childhood with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer in this memorable book that is part memoir, part travelogue, and part reflection on craft and creativity. No Map, Great Trip is an excellent choice for aspiring authors, language arts classrooms, and fans of Gail Carson Levine's Writing Magic. Acclaimed author Paul Fleischman considers how growing up with a father who was an award-winning author helped to shape and inspire his own career. Paul and Sid Fleischman are the only father-son Newbery Medalists in history, and life in the Fleischman home was extraordinary. Readers will feel like part of the family in this humorous and aspirational chronicle. Paul Fleischman is the author of the Newbery Award-winning Joyful Noise and the classroom classic Seedfolks, as well as many other acclaimed and beloved titles. His books are taught and performed in classrooms across the country. Part memoir, part travelogue (young Paul travels from California to New Hampshire by himself), part writing book, and part reflection on art and creativity, this inspirational book includes black-and-white photographs, as well as writing tips and prompts just right for budding authors. No Map, Great Trip is a great gift for young writers, language arts teachers, and fans of Jack Prelutsky's Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry and Ralph Fletcher's A Writer's Notebook.

Paul Fleischman (Author), Andrew Eiden (Narrator)

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Niña morena sueña

National Book Award Winner Coretta Scott King Award Winner Newbery Honor Book Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book ¿Qué significa crecer en dos lugares y no pertenecer completamente a ninguno? Jacqueline Woodson creció entre Carolina del Sur y Nueva York y siempre se sintió a medias en ambos. Estos poemas, conmovedores y poderosos, lo reflejan; así como reflejan la experiencia de ser una niña afroamericana en las décadas de 1960 y 1970, de una infancia vivida entre los residuos de las leyes de Jim Crow, de su aprendizaje constante sobre el movimiento de derechos civiles. Cada verso es una mirada al alma de alguien que, desde muy pequeña, busca su lugar en el mundo. Tal vez lo encontró en su propia voz al escribir. La elocuente poesía de Woodson es tambiénuna celebración de la escritura pues, a pesar de que tuvo dificultades con la lectura cuando era niña, su amor por las historias inspiró las primeras chispas de la talentosa escritora que es hoy. Este libro es resultado de eso. Es el universo de una niña morena que, contra todo y contra todos, se atrevió a soñar.

Jacqueline Woodson (Author), Laura Acosta (Narrator)

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