From the category archives:
Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1993)
Brahms, a German composer who made a living from music from the age of 15 on is featured in this collective biography. Interestingly, he had a great friendship with musician Clara Schumann.
A bio, catalog of works, pictures, and links about Brahms can be found on a site dedicated to him.
Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 2000)
The First Lady of Argentina was a powerful presence in the political arena in Latin America and the world.
Read about Peron’s legacy at the Official Evita Peron Website.
The Daring Nellie Bly: America’s Star Reporter by Bonnie Christensen (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2003)
Serious female reporters were a rare breed in the late 1880s. Bly not only took up the call, but succeeded brilliantly.
An article called, Nellie Bly: The Best Reporter in America is posted on the CUNY web site.
Just Being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo, illustrated by Julia Denos (Blazer+Bray, 2011)
A touching story of the acclaimed actress who grew up in Nazi-occupied Europe and found her greatest role in motherhood and serving others. Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and other iconic films live on, as do Hepburn’s charitable endeavors.
The Official Site of Audrey Hepburn spotlights her life & career and her Children’s Fund.
