Best Picture-Book Biographies of 2024

by Lesa Cline-Ransome ; illustrated by James E. Ransome

An excellent depiction of a life lived with purpose. Full review >

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by Gary Golio ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis

This memorable offering is one readers will return to for moments of inspiration. Full review >

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by Coretta Scott King with Barbara Reynolds ; illustrated by Ekua Holmes

Eloquent and stately. Full review >

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by Julie Leung ; illustrated by Yifan Wu

Acute and rich in insight. Full review >

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by Breanna J. McDaniel ; illustrated by April Harrison

The Master Storyteller returns to storytime at last. Full review >

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by Michelle Meadows ; illustrated by Jamiel Law

A high-quality introduction to an important figure in American literature. Full review >

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by Michael Boulware Moore ; illustrated by Bryan Collier

A moving tale of triumph that brings the past to life. Full review >

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by Dean Robbins ; illustrated by Susanna Chapman

Bang the drums—loudly—for this arresting account of a gifted virtuoso. Full review >

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by Lisa Robinson ; illustrated by Hadley Hooper

A veritable feast for the eyes and the mind. Full review >

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by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Khalif Tahir Thompson

Transcendent and deeply resonant. Full review >

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by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Eric Velasquez

This inspiring volume leaves nothing out. Full review >

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