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Books in Ordinary People Change the World series

  • I am Unstoppable: A Little Book About Amelia Earhart

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Board book (Dial Books, May 14, 2019)
    The littlest readers can learn about Amelia Earhart in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about one of America's icons in the series's signature lively, conversational way. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with. This volume tells the story of Amelia Earhart, the famous pilot.
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  • I am Strong: A Little Book About Rosa Parks

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Board book (Dial Books, June 2, 2020)
    The littlest readers can learn about Rosa Parks in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about one of America's icons in the series's signature lively, conversational way. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with. This volume tells the story of Rosa Parks, the woman who ignited a civil rights movement.
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  • I am Benjamin Franklin

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Oct. 13, 2020)
    The 21st book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. who helped draft the Declaration of Independence while making important scientific contributions.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Founding Father and scientist Benjamin Franklin.
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  • I am Frida Kahlo

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Feb. 23, 2021)
    The famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is the 23rd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This book features Frida Kahlo, the renowned Mexican painter and activist.
  • I Am Gandhi: A Graphic Biography of a Hero

    Brad Meltzer, David Mack, John Cassaday, Bryan Hitch, Nate Powell

    Paperback (Dial Books, May 8, 2018)
    Twenty-five exceptional comic book creators join forces to share the heroic story of Gandhi in this inspiring graphic novel biography.As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He used his methods in South Africa and India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed the lives of millions and inspired civil rights movements all over the world, proving that the smallest of us can be the most powerful.Galvanized by Gandhi's example of gentle, peaceful activism, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer asked his friends in the comic book world to help him make a difference by creating this philanthropic graphic novel. Twenty-four illustrators--including many of the most acclaimed artists in comics today--enthusiastically joined the project, agreeing to donate their work so that their royalties can go to Seeds of Peace, a non-profit organization that inspires and cultivates new generations of global leaders. This extraordinary biography is a glorious team effort that truly exemplifies Gandhi's selflessness and love for humanity.The illustrators included are: Art Adams, John Cassaday, Jim Cheung, Amanda Connor, Carlos D'Anda, Michael Gaydos, Gene Ha, Stephanie Hans, Bryan Hitch, Phil Jimenez, Siddharth Kotian, David LaFuente, David Mack, Alex Maleev, Francis Manapul, David Marquez, Steve McNiven, Rags Morales, Saumin Patel, Nate Powell, Stephane Roux, Marco Rudy, Kamome Shirahama, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Abhishek Singh.
  • I am Kind: A Little Book About Abraham Lincoln

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Board book (Dial Books, May 14, 2019)
    The littlest readers can learn about Abraham Lincoln in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about one of America's icons in the series's signature lively, conversational style. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with. This volume tells the story of Abraham Lincoln, America's sixteenth president.
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  • I am Caring: A Little Book about Jane Goodall

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Board book (Dial Books, Sept. 10, 2019)
    The littlest readers can learn about Jane Goodall in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about one of America's icons in the series's signature lively, conversational style. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with. This volume tells the story of Jane Goodall, the famous conservationist and chimpanzee expert.
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  • I am Curious: A Little Book About Albert Einstein

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Board book (Dial Books, June 2, 2020)
    The littlest readers can learn about Albert Einstein in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about an icon in the series's signature lively, conversational way. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with. This volume tells the story of Albert Einstein, one of the world's greatest scientists.
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  • I Am...: A Journal for Extraordinary Kids

    Brad Meltzer, Chris Eliopoulos

    Diary (Clarkson Potter, Feb. 5, 2019)
    Based on the bestselling series, Ordinary People Change the World, I am...: A Journal for Extraordinary Kids is a friendly prompted journal encouraging children to discover their own extraordinary qualities.Are you brave like Amelia Earhart? Compassionate like Abraham Lincoln? Curious like Albert Einstein? Encourage kids to explore their own heroic traits with this lightly-prompted and heavily-illustrated journal from the dynamic duo behind Ordinary People Change the World, Brad Meltzer and Chris Eliopoulos. The iconic imagery throughout will prompt kids to think about the heroes they've read about, and how being ordinary can often lead to extraordinary things.
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  • I am Gandhi

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Paperback (Scholastic, Inc., Aug. 16, 2019)
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  • Ordinary People Change the World: I Am Neil Armstrong

    Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos

    Paperback (Scholastic, Aug. 16, 2019)
    Neil Armstrong would grow up to be the first person to walk on the moon—but before that he was a little kid with big dreams who loved airplanes. He learned how to fly and when the space race began, he became a new kind of piolet: an astronaut! Grades: K – 2, Ages: 5 – 7, Reading Level: GRL: N. Appeals to reluctant readers.
  • I Am Gandhi: A Graphic Biography of a Hero

    Brad Meltzer

    Hardcover (Dial Books, May 8, 2018)
    Twenty-five exceptional comic book creators join forces to share the heroic story of Gandhi in this inspiring graphic novel biography.As a young man in India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly. Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He used his methods in South Africa and India, where he led a nonviolent revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed the lives of millions and inspired civil rights movements all over the world, proving that the smallest of us can be the most powerful.Galvanized by Gandhi's example of gentle, peaceful activism, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer asked his friends in the comic book world to help him make a difference by creating this philanthropic graphic novel. Twenty-four illustrators--including many of the most acclaimed artists in comics today--enthusiastically joined the project, agreeing to donate their work so that their royalties can go to Seeds of Peace, a non-profit organization that inspires and cultivates new generations of global leaders. This extraordinary biography is a glorious team effort that truly exemplifies Gandhi's selflessness and love for humanity.The illustrators included are: Art Adams, John Cassaday, Jim Cheung, Amanda Connor, Carlos D'Anda, Michael Gaydos, Gene Ha, Stephanie Hans, Bryan Hitch, Phil Jimenez, Siddharth Kotian, David LaFuente, David Mack, Alex Maleev, Francis Manapul, David Marquez, Steve McNiven, Rags Morales, Saumin Patel, Nate Powell, Stephane Roux, Marco Rudy, Kamome Shirahama, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Abhishek Singh.