Best Picture-Book Biographies of 2023

by Tonya Bolden ; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

A profile as bold and vivacious as the singer herself. Full review >

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by Roberta Flack with Tonya Bolden ; illustrated by Hayden Goodman

A moving testimonial to the effects of instilling a love of live music in childhood. Full review >

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by Jyoti Rajan Gopal ; illustrated by Svabhu Kohli

Evocative and electrifying. Full review >

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by Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Cátia Chien

Inspiring insights into how art can reify vital current issues. Full review >

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by Kirsten W. Larson ; illustrated by Katherine Roy

A luminous thematic pairing. Full review >

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by Michelle Markel ; illustrated by Barbara McClintock

A cacophony of verve and frolic, this is biographical storytelling at its absolute best. Full review >

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by Aida Salazar ; illustrated by Molly Mendoza

Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale of unconventional leadership. Full review >

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by Traci Sorell ; illustrated by Arigon Starr

A lesser-known but significant encounter with all-too-current resonances. Full review >

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by Caren Stelson ; illustrated by Selina Alko

A not-to-be-missed, inspirational book about courage, heart, and the necessity of caring for others. Full review >

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by Jennifer Thermes ; illustrated by Jennifer Thermes

A story of bitter cold infused with warmth and with the fighting spirit of its courageous subject. Full review >

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by Traci N. Todd ; illustrated by Shannon Wright

Long-overdue but welcome recognition for a pioneering graphic artist. Full review >

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