Best Picture-Book Biographies of 2025

by Amy Alznauer ; illustrated by Anna Bron

Inspiration and validation for amateurs of all sorts, beautifully presented. Full review >

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by Jerrold Connors ; illustrated by Jerrold Connors

Charming, funny, strange, and sad. A better bio of Jim could hardly exist. Full review >

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by Sara Andrea Fajardo ; illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

A remarkable path to starch-dom. Full review >

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by James Howe ; illustrated by Jack Wong

A harmonious tribute to one of music’s absolute greats. Full review >

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by Caroline McAlister ; illustrated by Jamie Green

A title worth moving to the head of the line. Full review >

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by Colleen Paeff ; illustrated by Ji-Hyuk Kim

A wonderful tribute to a citizen scientist who harnessed the power of observation and discovery. Full review >

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by Andrea Davis Pinkney ; illustrated by Daniel Minter

A potent example of the reach of artistic genius. Full review >

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by Quartez Harris ; illustrated by Gordon C. James

A superb introduction to a master of the craft and a work of art in and of itself. Full review >

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by Tourmaline ; illustrated by Charlot Kristensen

A tribute as bright, luxuriant, and giving as Marsha herself. Full review >

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