New Biographies

 
Boy on the Lion Throne - by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel (2009)
Chronicles the childhood of the fourteenth Dalai Lama, and explores Tibet.

Knucklehead - by Jon Scieszka (2008)

Presents a memoir of what it was like to grow up in the 1950s and other almost true stories by American children's author Jon Scieszka.

You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax? - by Jonah Winter (2009)
Offers a brief overview of the life of Sandy Koufax, discussing the obstacles and physical challenges he faced, his successful career, his retirement, and other related topics. 
 

Henry Aaron's Dream - by Matt Tavares (2010)

Chronicles the childhood of Henry Aaron, describing his dream of becoming a major league baseball player.