Domain Kids - People & Places

Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell the tales from the growing-up years of Beverly Cleary, J. R. R. To...

In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. They began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Sout...

Born into wealth in 1860’s London, Beatrix Potter always had a vivid imagination. Her early interests included natural history and archaeology, a...

Meet the father of science fiction, Jule Verne.Born in France in 1829, Jules Verne always dreamed of adventure. At age 11, he snuck onboard a shi...

Just in time for Roahl Dahl Month! Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . .? biography, child...

A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera — brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo — speaks to every dreaming h...

Known as the keepers of modern-day fairy tales, The Brothers Grimm are as legendary as their stories. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were born in 1780s ...

Born in Missouri in 1928, Maya Angelou had a difficult childhood. Jim Crow laws segregated blacks and whites in the South. Her family life was unst...

From the bestselling author Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG comes an autobiographical account of his exploits as a World War II pil...

Even as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so p...

Discover the remarkable life of Jane Austen, the great British novelist, in this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS ser...

Reader beware! The biography of R. L. Stine, author of the hugely popular Goosebumps series, is a scary-good time! R. L. Stine began writing stor...

An affecting biography of the author of Anne of Green Gables is the first for young readers to include revelations about her last days and to enc...

Now in paperback! In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life o...

Meet Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, the first Native American woman to publish her poetry and stories in English. Born in Michigan in 1800, Jane was a ...

There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black lif...

There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black lif...

How much do you know about Amanda Gorman? Find out the facts you need to know about this impressive young poet. You'll learn about the childhood, c...

This beautiful Spanish-language book, translated from the hugely popular Little People, BIG DREAMS series, can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speaker...

Find out how a young boy from the Midwest became one of the most important writers and activists of the Harlem Renaissance in this addition to the ...

Find out how a young boy from the Midwest became one of the most important writers and activists of the Harlem Renaissance in this addition to the ...

From an award-winning author and illustrator comes this picture book biography about beloved librarian and storyteller Augusta Braxton Baker, the f...

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book From the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a...

Jacqueline Woodson's National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner, now available in paperback with 7 all-new poems. Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018...