{"id":243,"date":"2021-06-20T16:16:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-20T16:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/?p=243"},"modified":"2021-10-06T14:18:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T14:18:22","slug":"3-must-read-biographies-for-homeschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/blog\/book-recommendations\/3-must-read-biographies-for-homeschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Must-Read Biographies for Homeschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When crafting your read-aloud list for the year, don\u2019t forget to add biographies! Learning about the brave men and women in our world is a great way to get your children dreaming about who they may become. Reading this type of book can inspire courage, not only in your children but also in yourself. This short list contains three of the best biography books for young readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Barack Obama by Jane Sutcliffe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Barack Obama<\/em> gives young readers a great inside look at the life of America\u2019s first African-American President. This biography is filled with fun facts, bright photographs, and even a few cartoons. One thing that makes this biography about Barack Obama stand out is that it covers his entire life, not just his journey to the White House. This President\u2019s story shows that it\u2019s possible to rise above anything that life throws your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barack-Obama-by-Jane-Sutcliffe.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-290\" width=\"188\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barack-Obama-by-Jane-Sutcliffe.png 572w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barack-Obama-by-Jane-Sutcliffe-215x300.png 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia by Miranda Paul<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/one-plastic-bag-isatou-ceesay-and-the-recycling-women-of-the-gambia-paul-miranda-9781467777131\/\"><em>One Plastic Bag<\/em><\/a> is a fitting biography book to read if you want to expose your child to other cultures. This short book is the true story of Isatou Ceesay and her mission to eliminate waste in her community. This young woman\u2019s tale of courage shows students how one decision can impact generations to come. Bonus: The illustrations in this book are beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/one-plastic-bag-isatou-ceesay-and-the-recycling-women-of-the-gambia-paul-miranda-9781467777131\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/One-Plastic-Bag_-Isatou-Ceesay-and-the-Recycling-Women-of-the-Gambia-by-Miranda-Paul.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-291\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Never Again by Eric Braun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This biography covers not just one remarkable person but a group of young leaders. This is the story of students who survived a school shooting and decided to say, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/never-again-braun-eric-biography-9781541552722\/\"><em>Never again<\/em><\/a>.\u201d This book will inspire your student to stand up for what they believe. You should note that this biography covers sensitive material, so you may want to read it first before handing it to your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/book\/never-again-braun-eric-biography-9781541552722\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Never-Again-by-Eric-Braun.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-292\" width=\"163\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Never-Again-by-Eric-Braun.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Never-Again-by-Eric-Braun-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These biographies, though different in style and topic, are all sure to interest young readers. For more great biographies, you can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/libraries\/\">LightSail\u2019s extensive librar<\/a>y of over 6,000 top-rated books. LightSail for Homeschoolers also contains a <a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/world-book\/biographies\/\">Biography Center<\/a> that lets children search and browse articles on the famous and infamous alike.&nbsp; Whether you want to help your child learn the value of choosing the right friends, gain a new hero, or simply escape to a new land for the day, there is a biography for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/display-banner-v2-300x250.gif\" alt=\"lightsail literacy for homeschoolers\" class=\"wp-image-603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/display-banner-v2-300x250.gif 300w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/display-banner-v2-1024x854.gif 1024w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/display-banner-v2-768x640.gif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"sign up for homeschool literacy program\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-1024x853.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightsailed.com\/homeschool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/web-banner-300x250-new-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When crafting your read-aloud list for the year, don\u2019t forget to add biographies! 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