by Amy Butler Greenfield

An inspiring true story for fans of Hidden Figures. What started as a job to prove Shakespeare's plays had a secret message became Elizebeth Smith Friedman's career pioneering codebreaking in WWI and WWII. 

by Eric Gansworth

A memoir-in-verse about an Onondaga family. This book delves into the broader experience of Native people in America, including the damaging legacy of government boarding schools. In doing so, it grapples with the slur common in Native communities, for someone “red on the outside, white on the inside,” and reclaims it.

by Tony Keith Jr.

Poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry.

by Wes Moore

Discovering Wes Moore is a memoir comparing the author’s journey from a troubled youth to a Rhodes Scholar with the life of another Wes Moore who ended up in prison for life. The book explores how choices, mentorship, and opportunity shape one’s future, offering an inspiring reminder of the power of perseverance and support systems.

by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken is the true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who survived a plane crash during World War II, endured 47 days adrift at sea, and then spent over two years as a prisoner of war in brutal Japanese camps. Despite facing unimaginable hardships, Zamperini's resilience and unwavering spirit allowed him to endure and ultimately find redemption.

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