Who am i autobiography books for teens
Autobiography Books For Teens
Autobiography books and biographies can be a good choice for teens who aren't keen on reading, especially boys.
Try the autobiography or biography of a favourite sportsman, like the ones on this page or think about your teen's interests and check out the Book Depository to find a book he or she might like.
There are biographies and autobiographies about sportsmen and women, ballerinas, actors, singers, business people, adventurers, doctors and writers.
In fact, whoever your teen admires, there's sure to be a book to catch his or her interest. The trick is to find it!
And it is important that you try to persevere in your efforts to get your teen reading. It's really important for teens to read, both for their success at school and for the life lessons readers learn.
Of course you can't force kids to read but there are sneaky things you can do to encourage them!
If you need some ideas, you may like to have a look at my tips on how to raise a reader.
And don't discount reading aloud to teens either. Believe it or not, it can be done and there are benefits. It can even be fun, although you'll probably have trouble convincing your kids of this. Do give it a try, though. It's worth it.
All the books on this page are available as e-books for the Amazon Kindle. Kids - especially teens - love the electronic devices so, if you're keen to get (or keep) your teen reading, you may want to think about investing in an Amazon Kindle or something similar. My teens love their Kindles!
1. Mao's Last Dancer
My daughter studied this book at school in Year 7 and my sons also enjoyed reading it.
Since the book was made into a movie in 2010, many people have come to know Li's story but the book's amazing so it's worth getting hold of a copy and suggesting it to your teen.
Li Cunxin was the In his autobiographical memoir, "Hole in My Life" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2004), award-winning children’s and young adult author Jack Gantos shares his compelling story about making a single choice that altered his destiny. As a young man of 20 struggling to find direction, Gantos seized an opportunity for quick cash and adventure, signing on to help sail a 60-foot yacht with a cargo of hashish from the Virgin Islands to New York City. What he hadn’t anticipated was getting caught. Winner of the Printz Honor Award, Gantos holds nothing back about his experiences with prison life, drugs, and the consequences of making one very bad decision. (Due to mature themes, this book is recommended for ages 14 and up.) While Gantos clearly made a huge mistake, as evidenced by his critically acclaimed body of work, he was able to turn his life back around. In 2012, Gantos won the John Newbery Medal for his middle-grade novel "Dead End in Norvelt" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2011). "Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board" (MTV Books, 2006) is Bethany Hamilton's story. At 14, competitive surfer Bethany Hamilton thought her life was over when she lost her arm in a shark attack. Yet, despite this obstacle, Hamilton found the determination to continue surfing in her own creative style and proved to herself that the World Surfing Championships were still within reach. In this true account, Hamilton chronicles the story of her life before and after the accident, inspiring readers to overcome obstacles by finding and focusing on an inner passion and determination. It's a wonderful story of faith, family, and courage. (Recommended for ages 12 and up.) A movie version of "Soul Surfer" was released in 2011. Hamilton has since written a number of inspirational Biographies and autobiographies for children and teens, with life stories, heroic profiles, true recollections, and tales of survival, exploration, resilience and perseverance. There’s a range of first person and third person accounts suitable for school libraries, independent reading and classroom teaching in KS1, KS2 and KS3 to inspire, surprise and enthral young readers. This list features books by Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Michael Rosen, Vashti Harrison, Floella Benjamin, John Agard, Jacqueline Wilson, Alastair Humphreys, Malala Yousafzai, David Long, William Grill and Linda Sue Park. As an Amazon Associate schoolreadinglist.co.uk earns from qualifying purchases. This beautifully illustrated large-format picture book retells Lewis Carrol’s life through biography, bibliography, and anecdotes – all told using classic wordplay from Jabberwocky and other works. The illustrations are vibrant and compelling. Jennie Cashman Wilson shares her journey of resilience and courage with musician Abram Wilson. This poignant and memorable picture book explores themes of love, grief, and personal gro .10 Contemporary Biographies, Autobiographies, and Memoirs for Teens
Hole in My Life by Jack Gantos
Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton
Biographies and autobiographies books for children and teens – our recommendations
Biographies and autobiographies for KS1
One Day in Wonderland by Kathleen Krull & Júlia Sardà
Becoming Brave by Jennie Cashman Wilson