Maureen Connolly, athlete
Sept. 17, 1934-June 21, 1969
Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1997)
Tennis anyone? Maureen Connolly was the first woman to win the "grand slam" of tournaments: Wimbledon, French Open, Australian Open and U.S. Open.
Visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame for additional information on "Little Mo" and other tennis greats.
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Author Anne Bustard on her fave picture book biographies and a few collected biographies, too, birthday by birthday.
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Jacob Lawrence, artist
Sept. 17, 1917-June 9, 2000
Story Painter: The Life of Jacob Lawrence by John Diggleby (Chronicle, 1998)
Lawrence, an accomplished African American painter who grew up in Harlem fostered his talent at a young age and by 30 was considered an incredible talent. A story of determination.
The University of Washington site has an excellent bio and links.
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Nadia Boulanger, composer
Sept. 16, 1887-Oct. 22, 1979
Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1993)
A composer and teacher, Boulanger's nickname was "Tender Tyrant." Among her famous pupils were Aaron Copland and Philip Glass.
Visit the Nadia Boulanger web site for more information about this influential woman.
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B.B. King, musician
Sept. 16, 1925-
The Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World by Julius Lester, illustrated by Lisa Cohen (Jump at the Sun/Hyperion, 2001)
Guitarist and songwriter B. B. King made his first hit record in 1952. And he's been recording ever since.
Visit the Official B.B. King web site for more info on B.B. King and his famous guitar named "Lucille."
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William Howard Taft, U.S. President
Sept. 15, 1857-Mar. 8, 1930
Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)
Nicknamed Sleeping Beauty, this largest U.S. president learned to surf in Hawaii. Krull devotes one pithy page about number 27 in this collective biography.
Read his inaugural address, March 4, 1909 on The Avalon Project web site at Yale.
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Clara Schumann, musician
Sept. 13, 1819-May 20, 1896
Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1993)
Pianist and composer in Romantic era, her career spanned sixty years. She had a major influence on the music of Johannes Brahams and her husband, Robert Schumann.
Timelines of Schumann's childhood and youth, marriage with Robert Schumann, and her later years are available at a Rutger's site.
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Jesse Owens, athlete
Sept. 12, 1913-Mar. 31, 1980
Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1997)
In poor health as a child, Jesse Owens took up running. And never stopped. This talented African American track and field star shined at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, and beyond.
Visit the Official Jesse Owens Web Site today.
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Adele Astaire, dancer
September 10, 1896-January 25, 1981
Footwork: The Story of Fred and Adele Astaire by Roxanne Orgill, illustrated by Stephane Jorisch (Candlewick, 2007)
As young children, Adele was tapped as the “real dancer” but in time it was clear that Fred had an affinity for dancing, too. On the road with the vaudeville circuit, Fred and Adele were popular performers. After a two-year break, they returned to the stage and the act got better and better. Eventually Adele left and Fred went to Hollywood where he danced into the hearts of movie-goers everywhere.
From PBS Broadway Musical comes an overview of the Astaires and their accomplishments.
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Ruby Bridges, civil rights advocate
Sept. 8, 1954-
The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles, illustrated by George C. Ford (Scholastic, 2004) paperback
Court-ordered desegregation made six-year old African American Ruby Bridges' walk into an all-white New Orleans school possible. Thank you, Ruby Bridges!
To learn more about Ruby's remarkable story, visit the Ruby Bridges Foundation.
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Buddy Holly, musician
Sept. 7, 1936-Feb. 3, 1959
Buddy: The Story of Buddy Holly by Anne Bustard, illustrated by Kurt Cyrus (Simon& Schuster/Paula Wiseman, 2005)
In this folksy narrative, the life of 1950s rock 'n' roll pioneer Buddy Holly is celebrated. Rave on!
Visit the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas.
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A recognized artist at 80, glimpses into Moses' childhood and beyond show her lifelong interest in art. An inspiring read for any age.
See some of Moses' work at the Cal State Pomona web site.
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Bessie Delany, dentist and author
Sept. 3, 1891- Sept. 25, 1995
Women of Hope: African Americans Who Made a Difference by Joyce Hansen (Scholastic, 1998)
Bessie Delany, who lived to be 104, came to national attention when she and her sister and a New York Times reporter collaborated on the story of her and her sister's life: Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years. Delany was the second African American woman to become a dentist in NY.
The New York Times obituary of Delany elegantly encapsulates her life.
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Sylvia Earle, oceanographer
August 30, 1935-
Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle by Claire A. Nivola (FSG/Frances Foster Books, 2012
When twelve-year old Earle moved with her family from a New Jersey farm to a home by the sea in Florida, she “lost her heart to the water.” Among other things, she has walked on the ocean floor, descended in a one-person spherical bubble deep in the Pacific Ocean, and spent two weeks in a deep-sea station.
National Geographic offers a bio of Earle on their website. Click over today.
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Mary Shelley, author
Aug. 30, 1797-Feb. 1, 1851
Through the Tempests Dark and Wild: A Story of Mary Shelley, Creator of Frankenstein by Sharon Darrow, illustrated by Angela Barrett (Candlewick, 2003)
Focused on the teen years "where some believe that Mary's famous novel took root" this fictionalized picture book biography is a moving account of Shelley, who published her renowned Gothic at the age of nineteen.
A Wikipedia biography of Mary Shelley with additional links is available.
Read an interview with author Sharon Darrow (includes questions related to Through the Tempests) at Cynthia Leitich Smith's blog.
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Wendell Scott, stock car racer
August 29, 1921-December 23, 1990
Racing Against the Odds: The Story of Wendell Scott, Stock Car Racing’s African-American Champion by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Eric A. Velasquez (Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books, 2009)
Scott’s foot was on the pedal of his family’s car well before he was old enough to get a license. At 14 he bought his first car. He began racing in 1947 and in 1963 was the first and only African-American to win a NASCAR race.
The Wendell Scott Foundation offers information about Scott, a historical timeline and more.
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John McCain, politician
August 29, 1936-
My Dad, John McCain by Meghan McCain, illustrated by Dan Andreasen (Aladdin, 2008)
Written by McCain’s eldest daughter, this is a loving tribute to the life of her father that portrays his perseverance and strength as a child, naval officer, prisoner of war, US Senator and Republican candidate for the president.
McCain currently represents Arizona as a member of the US Senate. Visit his website to learn more about him and the issues and legislation he is interested in.
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Roger Tory Peterson, naturalist
August 28, 1908-July 28, 1996
For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson by Peggy Thomas, illustrated by Laura Jacques (Boyds Mills Press, 2011)
Peterson’s love of all things nature began in childhood and never left him. An avid birder and environmentalist, Peterson went on to create the Peterson Guides about his favorite subjects.
The Roger Tory Peterson Instituteoffers exhibits and programs to help us understand and appreciate our natural world.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson, U.S. President
Aug. 27, 1908-Jan. 22, 1973
Lives of Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)
Although the Vietnam War dominated the 36th president's two terms of office, Johnson's legacy also includes important Civil Rights legislation.
Fantastic resources about LBJ and his presidency are available at the LBJ Library and Museum Kids Homepage.
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Mother Teresa, humanitarian, Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Aug. 26, 1910-Sept. 5, 1997
Mother Teresa by Demi (Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon and Schuster, 2005)
Mother Teresa's message of service shines through this eloquent biography about her and her devotion to serve the "poorest of the poor."
See the Vatican tribute to Mother Teresa.
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Duke Kahanamoku, athlete
Aug. 24, 1890-Jan. 22, 1968
Duke's Olympic Feet by Ellie Crowe (Island Heritage, 2002)
Duke Kahanamoku is known by many names: The Ambassador of Aloha, father of surfing, and Olympic swimmer. In this gloriously illustrated picture book biography, Kahanamoku's challenges as an untrained swimmer who not only participated in the 1912 Olympics, but won a Gold Medal are recorded. Additionally, how Kahanamoku introduced surfing to Australia is chronicled.
Visit the Surfing Museum bio link for more information about Kahanamoku.
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Benjamin Harrison, U.S. President
Aug. 20, 1833-Mar. 13, 1901
Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)
"Human Iceberg" Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd U.S. president and grandson of a president is highlighted in one paragraph in this collective biography.
See a snapshot biography of Benjamin Harrison at the White House Kids site.
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Orville Wright, pioneer of flight
Aug. 19, 1871-Jan. 30, 1948
Into the Air: The Story of the Wright Brothers' First Flight by Robert Burleigh, illustrated by Bill Wylie (Silver Whistle/Harcourt, 2002)
Trial and error. And lots of perseverance and smarts. That's what it took to get the first successful flying machine off the ground. Comic-book style art brings the Wright's triumph to life.
Find an online biography of Wright at NASA as well as information at the Wright Brothers National Memorial.
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William "Bill" Clinton, U.S. President
Aug. 19, 1946-
Lives of the Presidents: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 1998)
The jazz sax playing 42nd president of the U.S. is highlighted in humor and fact within the pages of this collective biography.
To learn more about Clinton and his presidency, visit the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Roberto Clemente, athlete
Aug. 18, 1934-Dec. 31, 1972
Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Raul Colon (Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books, 2005)
Inspirational. From Clemente's childhood of poverty to World Series triumph, and then tragic death, Clemente lives on as a role model on and off the field.
Continue reading about Clemente at the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service.
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Meriwether Lewis, explorer
Aug. 18, 1774-Oct. 11, 1809
A Picture Book Biography of Lewis and Clark by David A. Adler, illustrated by Ronald Himler (Holiday House, 2003)
The spirit of adventure is captured in this book about Lewis and Clark's most celebrated journey-the expedition of the West.
Visit Discovering Lewis & Clark, an online "hyperhistory in progress" and retrace the steps of these explorers and more
See also: Aug. 1, William Clark.
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