JEFF KINNEY - Books About the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author

THE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series has been one of the most popular series for elementary and middle school readers for quite a few years.

I know these books are ones that my son and I enjoyed sharing.  It was great to curl up (he did this even as a middle-schooler) on the couch and just laugh our heads off at Greg's and his family's exploits.  And I created this list because I thought young readers might be interested in this wonderful author.

There are now 3 books at the 4th Grade Reading level, which is the same level as the series.  I also found two others, one much longer book at the 5th Grade reading level and one short book at the 6th Grade level.

Enjoy!

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Jeff Kinney
(Blastoff! Readers Level 4: Children's Storytellers)
by Christina Leaf

I couldn't find any reviews for this BlastOff book.  The description says that there are full color photos and simple language.

Reading Information
Word Count: 848
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 4.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 176585

Jeff Kinney

(Capstone)
by Kelli L. Hicks
Michael Byers (Illustrations)

This short biography talks about Jeff's  childhood, education, and milestones as a best selling children's author.

There are photos, of course, but also information like the fact that the WIMPY KID books have been translated into 41 languages.  (How is that for popular!)

Word Count: 712
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 4.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 160019
Lexile: 770L

Jeff Kinney
Abdo Publishing Company
(Checkerboard Biography)
by Megan M. Gunderson

4.18 avg rating — 94 ratings

This biography covers Jeff Kinney's life beginning with his early life in Maryland.  Interestingly it talks about his middle school memories, his love of reading, and what he is doing now.

Word Count: 1,823
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 4.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 147470
--library binding

Who Is Jeff Kinney?
by Patrick Kinney
John Hinderliter (Illustrations)

Publisher's Blurb:

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 popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. 

Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And so, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was born--and it was a hit! In this biography, Jeff's brother, Patrick Kinney, provides a knowledgeable look at the life of this best-selling author/illustrator. From Jeff's childhood pranks to his job developing online games, kids will love the chance to learn more about the creator of the popular Wimpy Kid books.

Word Count: 7,991
Page Count:  112
Accelerated Reader: 5.5 / points: 1.0
Ar quiz: 176429
Lexile: 830L
--available for Kindle

Jeff Kinney
(Remarkable Writers)
by Christine Webster

4.28 avg rating — 57 ratings

Did you know that Jeff was a computer programmer and that he worked on the wildly popular website Poptropica?  Tis true.  

And did you now he had an older brother who is not named Roderick?

This biography is at the 6th Grade reading level but has the advantage of being only 32 pages long. 

Word Count: 4,636
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 6.1 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 154778


compiled by Pam
updated November 2015 

To find the Diary of a Wimpy Kid list in English, check here.

For the Spanish version, check here.

LEBRON JAMES books - 1st Grade Reading Level (Hi/Lo books included)

LeBron James is a sports phenom and these books might get your hesitant kids reading.

I found 3 books at the First Grade reading level.  One is for younger readers who are working at the 1st Grade level. The remaining 2 are Hi/Low readers.  That is, they are for older readers (4th-8th Grade) that are reading at this level.  The fantastic topic might hook them on reading!

**There are no books at the Kindergarten level, nor the Second Grade reading level.  
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A Hi/Lo Reader

LeBron James
(Basketball's Mvps - Reading Power)
by Dan Osier

4.8 STARS from 10 GoodReaders

This book puts the emphasis on how LeBron had to overcome a difficult childhood and includes interesting facts like how his mother wouldn't let him play basketball until High School.

Covers up to the Miami Heat days.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 123
Page Count: 24
Accelerated reading level: 1.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 142195
--amazon

Espanole
LeBron James


A Hi/Lo Reader

LeBron James: Basketball Legend
(Inspiring Lives)
by Shanya Worthy

Lots of pictures and it follows the basketball legend up to this Cleveland Cavaliers, consecutive playoff days.  

HIGH-Low Reader
Word Count: 209
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 136161
--amazon

LeBron James: Basketball Star
(Sports Superstars)
by Mary Hoffman

4.88 STARS from 16 GoodReaders 

This short biography of the NBA star LeBron Jame is actually for First Graders.

Word Count: 141
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 110389
--amazon

LeBron James: Estrella del baloncesto
Word Count:173
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 2.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 110389

compiled by Pam
December 2014

HIP-HOP - books at the 2nd Grade reading level about Hip-Hop Musicians!

These little biographies from Gareth Stevens Publishing are all at the 2nd Grade reading level.  I created a list featuring them because I think it's important to provide a wide range of reading material to children so that they can discover that books aren't just about George Washington and seeds and hibernation, but also about topics that are of special interest to them.

These books contain no objectionable material, and take an upbeat approach to their subjects.  The albums and businesses that the stars have created are discussed, as well as some of the other stars that they have worked with.

All are 32 pages long. 

All have a glossary and index at the back.

And the ones that I have read have a table of contents at the beginning.

The format has full page color photos on right-hand pages, with simple, large text on the left. 

RIHANNA
by Ella Rose

4.5 Stars from 2 GoodReaders

This biography is the simplest on the list.  My local library doesn't have it on the shelves so I can't give specific recommendations.

Word Count: 362
Accelerated Reading level: 2.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148788


USHER
by Therese Shea

This is an excellent little biography for young readers.  When compared to the ALICIA KEYS book, it contains more text, as well as more actual biographical information.

Table of Contents:
Just Usher
Becoming a Star
Singing and Acting

Timeline
For More Information
Glossary
Index

I'll note that the timeline is NOT presented as a line, but rather as a list of years with summations of events related to that year.  Example: 1978  Usher Raymond IV is born on October 14 in Dallas, Texas.

It should also be noted that the 'more information' books are at a MUCH higher reading level: AR 6, 7, 8.

Here's some sample text, along with some sample pages.

Usher is the king of R&B music.
His full name is Usher Raymond IV.
The "IV" means "4".

Word Count: 288
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141492


QUEEN LATIFAH
by Michou Kennon

Word Count: 300
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141490  
  

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
by Max Q. Maimone

Word Count: 264
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141488

JAY-Z
by Roman P. Nacerous

This book about JAY-Z is similar to the one about USHER. It has more text --when compared to the Alicia Keys book- and it features more actual biographical information.  Generally, two lines per page.

Here's some sample text and pages:

At Def Jam, Jay-Z helped young
hip-hop artists. Rihanna was one of
Jay-Z's new Stars.

As you can see, the company names and star names are a bit challenging. But it's likely that children interested in these stars will quickly learn the names.

Word Count: 262
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141487  


BEYONCE
by Michou Kennon

4.2 Stars from 4 GoodReaders

Word Count: 248
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141486


ALICIA KEYS
by Molly Shea

Out of the three books that I was able to find and review, this one on Alicia Keys is my least favorite.  What I liked was that it was very simple, and simple can be good if a new reader is intimidated by a page full of text. 

What I didn't like was that there was little actual biographical information. And some of the information that was presented seemed unimportant and out of place.  Here's an example of what I mean:

Alicia's piano teacher was named
Miss Aziza.  Miss Aziza wrote songs.

Not a great book... but a useful one.  I would give it 3-Stars.

Word Count: 248
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141485


KANYE WEST
by Ethan Grucella

Word Count: 362
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148787

  
BLACK EYED PEAS
by Molly Shea

4.6 Stars from 5 GoodReaders

Word Count: 280
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141491


EMINEM
by Roman O'Sorus

3.75 Stars from 4 GoodReaders

Word Count: 361
Accelerated Reading level: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148786 


DRAKE
by Robert Kennedy

Word Count: 359
Accelerated Reading level: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148785


CIARA
by Maeve Griffin

Word Count: 312
Accelerated Reading level: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148784


SNOOP DOGG
by Kevin Shea

Word Count: 380
Accelerated Reading level: 2.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148790


MARY J. BLIGE
by Sofia Z. Maimone

Word Count: 279
Accelerated Reading level: 2.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141489


compiled by Pam

NELSON MANDELA - biographies at the 4th Grade level

Nelson grew into a young man
and attended fine schools
in the golden city of Johannesburg,
where Africans were poor
and powerless.
Nelson became a lawyer
and defended those
who could not defend themselves.
-- Kadir Nelson

Truly, Nelson Mandela was an amazing man. 


LEARNING ABOUT FORGIVENESS FROM THE LIFE OF NELSON MANDELA
(Modern-Day Heroes)
by Jeanne Strazzabosco

There are some advantages to this short 4th grade level book.  At 24 pages it will be a quick read that will introduce readers to the South African man who went from village to jail to the Presidency.

Jerry D. Flack, University of Colorado, a reviewer for the School Library Journal assures us that though the emphasis is on Mandela's remarkable character, that the book isn't preachy.  He writes, "Strazzabosco reveals the essential facts and drama of this Nobel Peace Prize-winner's life without preaching or being didactic. She infers rather than dictates that Mandela is a hero worthy of emulation."

Word Count: 883
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 4.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 15058
Reading Counts:  3.8 / points:2.0
Lexile: 730L


NELSON MANDELA
(Graphic Biographies)
by Kerri O'Hern and  Gini Holland
D. McHargue (Illustrator)

This book has the advantage of being available in both English and Spanish.  It's also a graphic novel.

Word Count: 1,734
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 4.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 104631

NELSON MANDELA (Spanish)
Word Count: 2,014
Accelerated Reading level: 4.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 104631

THE STORY OF NELSON MANDELA
by James Riordan

This book tells the story of Mandela's months on the run from the police, his refusal to agree with apartheid, and his final release from prison, when he became President Mandela.

And for whatever reason this book has fallen into obscurity.  Had to dig to find a bookcover.  No reviews or other information available.

Word Count:  3515
Page Count: 48
Accelerated Reading level: 4.5 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 52108
  

NELSON MANDELA : The Life Of An African Statesman
by Rob Shone
Neil Reed (Illustrator)

An interesting illustrated approach.  

Word Count: 5,064
Page Count: 48
Accelerated Reading level: 4.5 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 111705

NELSON MANDELA
by Kadir Nelson

**Starred Review** Kirkus
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly

4.19 Stars from 193 GoodReaders

Large, powerful photos add punch to this dramatic story.   I recommend you click through and view the sample pages at amazon.  This one would be a good addition to classroom shelves.

“Rolihlahla played barefooted
on the grassy hills of Qunu.
He fought boys with sticks
and shot birds with slingshots.
The smartest Madiba child of thirteen,
he was the only one chosen for school.
His new teacher would not say his Xhosa name.
She called him Nelson instead.”

Word Count: 1,351
Page Count:  40
Accelerated Reading level: 4.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 156060
Reading Counts:  4.3 / points:1.0
Lexile: 700L
--sample pages available


NELSON MANDELA
by Judith Pinkerton Josephson

4.2 Stars from 5 GoodReaders

This biography features drawings and photographs. 

Table of Contents

A Village Boyhood
The Countryboy Wears Boots
The Struggle Begins
Fighting for Freedom
Ten Thousand Days in Prison
At Last, Freedom!

Timeline
Life After Prison
Further Reading
Websites
Select Bibliography
Index

Reading Information:
Word Count: 3,776
Page Count: 48
Accelerated Reading level: 4.9 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 128487
Reading Counts:  4.7 / points:4.0
Lexile: 770L
--sample pages available



For book(s) about Nelson Mandela at the 2nd Grade level, click here.
For book(s) about Nelson Mandela at the 3rd Grade level, click here.

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NELSON MANDELA - biographies at the 2nd Grade level

Currently there is only one biography  about this important world figure.  Fortunately it is from Scholastic and Karima Grant.  (It can be picked up very affordably as a used book!)

NELSON MANDELA
(Rookie Biographies)
by Karima Grant

4.50 Stars from only 2 GoodReaders 

This is a simple biography from the folks at Scholastic.  It features black and white photographs, with simple explanations of Apartheid, and how Mandela went from 'trouble maker' to President.

Sample text:

People around the world read

Mandela's speeches.  They

believed that apartheid should

end.  They wrote letters.  They

made calls to the government. 

They wanted Nelson Mandela 

out of jail.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 302
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 105600

compiled by Pam


For book(s) about Nelson Mandela at the 3rd Grade level, click here.
For book(s) about Nelson Mandela at the 4th Grade level, click here.

ALBERT EINSTEIN for 2nd Graders

It amazes me how even very young children have heard about Einstein and are interested in him.  This book by the Schaefers is a simple biography at the Second Grade reading level.  It uses simple text and pictures to give general information about this important scientist.

There is no Look-Inside feature, but most of Ms. Schaefers books feature short sentences, images and/or drawings, and a time line, with a glossary at the back of the book.  

ALBERT EINSTEIN
by Lola M. Schaefer and Wyatt S. Schaefer

Biography of the German-born scientist who made some of the most important discoveries in the field of physics.

Word Count: 189
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 70355

compiled by Pam

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHIES at the THIRD GRADE reading level

You can find Author Biog's at the 1st Grade level here.  The biographies at the 2nd Grade reading level are here. 


ROALD DAHL
(Heinemann Author Biographies)
by Charlotte Guillain

4.0 Stars from 2 GoodReaders

A fairly simple biography for the 3rd Grade level.  Each page includes a photo and 1 or 2 sentences.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 434
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148034

LAURA INGALLS WILDER: An Author's Story
by Sarah Glasscock

3.67 Stars from 3 GoodReaders

There's a nice review at GoodReads about this little book.  But a reviewer at Amazon raises some serious concerns about the accuracy of the information. 

Word Count: 978
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 25361
Lexile: 480L

DR. SEUSS
(Lives and Times)
by Wendy Lynch

4.37 Stars from 30 GoodReaders

This biography is supported by primary source material--newspaper clippings, family photographs, correspondence.

Word Count: 616
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 48488
Lexile: 560L


ROALD DAHL: A Life Of Imagination
(Pull Ahead Books)
by Jennifer Boothroyd

3.4 Stars from 5 GoodReaders

Word Count: 627
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 119039
Lexile: 570L
--sample pages available

MARK TWAIN
(First Biographies)
by Sarah Tieck

A biography of the famous author.  No information on the quality of the book is available.

Word Count: 913
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 135699

PICTURE BOOK OF HELEN KELLER
(Picture Book Biography)
by David A. Adler

3.87 Stars from 69 GoodReaders

Helen Keller is someone we don't often think of as a writer, but she is!

As far as this biography, David Adler does a good job of explaining the frustrations Helen faced as a child. 

Word Count: 849
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 29434
Lexile: AD660L

AUTHOR: A TRUE STORY
by Helen Lester (about herself!)

A fun look at the problems and successes author's face.  This book has received some good reviews.

Word Count: 993
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.8 / points: 0.5
AR  quiz:  28494
Lexile: 570L

J.K. ROWLING
(Children's Authors)
by Cari Meister

A simple biography of the famous author.

Word Count:  1,664
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.8 / points: 0.5
AR  quiz: 55522

ZORA HURSTON AND THE CHINABERRY TREE
by William Miller

Zora Hurston's life was not an easy one, and it's difficult to explain to youngsters in a way that's not too dramatic, but William Miller attempts this, keeping descriptions a bit vague.  

Zora, you see, had a father who tried to quell her spirit.  Zora's mother however, taught her to dream and soar.

Word Count: 658
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 13783
Lexile: 640L

CAN YOU IMAGINE
(Meet the Author)
by Patricia McKissack
Myles C. Pinkney (Illustrator, Photographer)

The Newbery Honor author describes her life and how she became a writer,  and where she gets her ideas.

Word Count: 1,399
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 32292

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHIES at the SECOND GRADE reading level information

You can find Author Biog's at the 1st Grade level here.  The following are books at the 2nd Grade reading level.

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DR. SEUSS
(First Biographies)
by Cheryl Carlson

4.39 avg rating — 64 ratings

These little books from Capstone feature simple sentences, pictures and a timeline along the bottoms of the pages.  At the end of the book there's a summary of important events in the author's life.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 193
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 2.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 84750

LAURA INGALLS WILDER
(Rookie Biographies) 
by Wil Mara

3.83 avg rating — 18 ratings

This Rookie Reader biography features Laura Ingalls Wilder, the author of the "Little House" books.  It attempts to 'relate' to young readers by asking what they think a world with phones and television would be like, then talking about the world that Laura Ingalls were born into.

Word Count: 327
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 86462
Lexile: 230L
--sample pages available

MAURICE SENDAK
(First Biographies)
by Eric Braun

These little books from Capstone feature simple sentences, pictures and a timeline along the bottoms of the pages.  At the end of the book there's a summary of important events in the author's life.

Word Count: 209
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 84753

A. A. MILNE
(Heinemann Read and Learn: Author Biographies)
by Charlotte Guillain

Explores the life of A. A. Milne, his early years, what he did before he was a writer and how he began writing books.

Word Count: 394
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level:  2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148030

HELEN KELLER: MIRACLE CHILD
(Beginning Biographies)
by Audrey Peck

This one I could only find with an expensive library binding.  Which is my way of saying that it's expensive, so you might want to check it out at the library.

And Helen is on this list not only because she was the first blind and deaf person to get a college degree, but because she went on to be an amazing author.

Word Count: 434
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 153077

DR. SEUSS
(Heinemann Read and Learn: Author Biographies)
by Charlotte Guillain

3.67 avg rating — 9 ratings

Explores who Dr. Seuss was, what books he wrote, and why he is famous today.

Word Count: 386
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148032


MAURICE SENDAK
(Heinemann Read and Learn: Author Biographies)
by Charlotte Guillain

Explores the life of Maurice Sendak, where he grew up, what he wrote about, and how he got his start in writing.

Word Count: 423
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148033

BEATRICE POTTER
(Heinemann Read and Learn: Author Biographies)
by Charlotte Guillain

Word Count: 419
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 2.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148031


compiled by Pam
updated February 2014

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHIES at the FIRST GRADE reading level information

Many parents and teachers love to use author biographies to enrich their curriculum.  So we are beginning a new feature to help find books by reading level.

**all ratings from GoodReads 

LAURA INGALLS WILDER

(Welcome Books: Real People)

by Pamela Walker

3.42 avg rating — 12 ratings

Laura Ingalls Wilder is the author of the wonderful Little House on the Prairie series.  And this simple biography features simple text about her life, along with photographs.

Table of Contents
Laura's Family
School
Laura's Stories

New Words
To Find Out More
Index
About the Author

sample text:
Laura married Almando Wilder.
They had a daughter named Rose.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 90
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 1.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 83366
Lexile: 150L
--sample pages available

HELEN KELLER
by Pamela Walker

With just 87 words, this little volume tries to sum up the accomplishments of Helen Keller: author, wife, diplomat.

Ann helped Helen to spell.
Helen used her fingers to spell words.

Word Count: 87
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 1.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 83365
Lexile: 150L
--sample pages available

TOMÁS RIVERA
(Green Light Readers Level 2)
by Jane Medina
Edward Martinez (Illustrations)

3.17 avg rating — 6 ratings

Edward Martinez' artwork in this book is just wonderful --warm and engaging.  I love that the story emphasizes the importance of reading.  You see, after picking crops, Tomás loves to hear his grandfather tell stories.  And when he tells his grandfather that he would like to tell stories himself one day, his grandfather takes him to the library.

Tomás Rivera was born in Texas.
He and his family went from farm
to farm picking crops.

Word Count: 230
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 1.5 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 78751
Lexile: 300L
--sample pages available

VISITING LANGSTON 
by Willie Perdomo
Bryan Collier (Illustrator)

3.83 avg rating — 46 ratings

This book could be used for 'poetry week' (or month), and as a biography.  It takes a little different approach in that it uses a little girl and her father to help young children learn about the famous black poet.

Great artwork.

Here's a great review at GoodReads  by Sophia.  She lists how she would use the text in her classroom.

"Today I'm going to wear 
My favorite pink blouse 
I'm going with my daddy 
To visit Langston's house."

Word Count: 169
Page Count:  32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 57993
Lexile: NP
--sample pages available

see also the review of  THE NEGRO SPEAKS OF RIVERS with audio/visual resources.

CHARLES M. SCHULZ
(First Biographies)
by Cheryl Carlson

These little books from Capstone feature simple sentences, pictures and a timeline along the bottoms of the pages.  At the end of the book there's a summary of important events in the author's life.

Word Count: 187
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reading level: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 84749

HELEN KELLER 
(Rookie Biography)
by Sean Dolan

3.75 avg rating — 8 ratings

Did you know some people talk with their hands?  This is how this little biography begins.  It uses photographs to show all of Helen's accomplishments.  (The one I like is with her and President Kennedy.)

Word Count: 226
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 103562
--sample pages available

TOMIE DePAOLA

(First Biographies)

by Eric Braun

4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings

Simple text and large print.

Word Count: 201

Page Count: 24

Accelerated Reading level: 1.9 / points: 0.5

AR quiz: 84756


Author Biographies at the 2nd Grade level can be found here.

compiled by Pam
updated February 2014