{ Let's Read About ... } Picture book biography booklists

Week 1 of June here on my blog is all about picture book biographies!

Here's a collection of some great articles and booklists about picture book bios that I've come across:

• This article from The Horn Book about what makes a good picture book bio, including some recommended titles. Books featured include:



• This article from Publishers Weekly about how authors write picture book bios, and why diversity in the picture book bio genre is so important. Books featured include:



• This list of picture book bios by the International Literacy Association, which features books on "creative individuals who have made contributions in the visual, literary, and performing arts." Books featured include:



• This list of picture book bios by Read-Aloud Revival, including a podcast discussion on how these books can help kids discover "the lives and ideas of those who've gone before." Books featured include:



• This list of picture book bios by Reading Rockets, which features books on people doing exciting things like cooking, collecting fossils, or traveling the globe. Books featured include:

Those are my favorite latest finds! How about you? Do you have any good lists or articles about picture book bios? Share them in the comments! :)