Summer Reading 2026 Children's - Biographies

Children's biography of Joni Eareckson Tada: an inspirational example of trusting God and loving others even when life brings great challenges. In...

Not every story of a Christian hero includes a world war, a cruel enemy, secret missions, and even a code for you to break. But Dietrich Bonhoeffer...

Middle-grade readers will be inspired by the true story of gifted artist, author, and disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, and learn that God c...

The Life of Corrie ten Boom Inspires Young Readers to Love Their Neighbours and Forgive Those Who Persecute Them Corrie ten Boom was a watchmaker, ...

The true story of C.S. Lewis, whose love of learning, stories and Jesus led him to create Narnia and write many other beloved books. C.S. Lewis wa...

Chronicles of Wonder tells the story of the imaginative boy born in Ireland who loved books and poetry and grew himself to be a famous teacher and ...

In 1940, the Germans invaded the Netherlands, and Corrie ten Boom and her family helped to hide as many Jews as possible. They even had a secret ro...

Who is Charlotte Mason? The Angel Orphan tells the true and inspiring story of the courageous young girl who changed the face of education in the U...

Not every author can write about a wardrobe and a lion and end up delighting readers for generations. But then again, not every author is C.S. Lewi...

A true tale of adventure, the story of John Knox inspires kids to have courage because of Christ. Kids will follow John Knox’s exciting life throug...

This biography takes middle-graders on an exciting journey through Martin Luther’s life, exploring how God's Word transformed the world. Part of th...

Read the true story of Susannah Spurgeon, the wife of British pastor Charles Spurgeon. Susannah was married to a very gifted and busy preacher, wh...

Inspiring children's biography of Fannie Lou Hamer, a Civil Rights activist who stood up for the vulnerable and contended for the rights of unborn ...

Baby Frances—or Fanny, as everyone called her—was only six weeks old when she became blind. “What a pity you can’t see,” people often said. “The fi...

Read the true story of Helen Roseveare, a missionary doctor in central Africa. On the day of her eighth birthday, Helen sat in Sunday school cutti...

While in her twenties, Gladys Aylward (1902-1970) felt called to serve God in China and enrolled at missionary school. After failing her exam and b...

When young Betsey joined a missionary voyage to Hawaii, everyone was shocked. 'A single woman, who was born enslaved, going to mission? How extraor...

Columba: A Trail Blazer of Faith and Courage Discover the amazing story of Columba: Saint and Soldier by David Luckman, part of the Trail Blazer se...

Journey Across the Silk Road: The Inspiring Story of Mildred Cable Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Mildred Cable: Adventure on the Si...

Inspire kids with this true tale of God working powerfully through the simple sharing of his word. Jonathan Edwards’ story encourages kids to trust...

A true tale of forgiveness and courageous missionary work, the story of Elisabeth Elliot shows kids that God is always with them, even when things ...

Middle-Grade Biography Illuminates John Bunyan’s Life of Grace, Courage, and Creativity John Bunyan was an imaginative author, father, and Puritan ...

Strong-willed, courageous, and faithful—Katharina Von Bora, later known as Katie Luther, was a nun striving for perfection and favor from God. But ...

Princess Elizabeth never expected to be Queen. But when she was ten, her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated and everything changed… Her father took...

Read the true story of Maria Fearing, a missionary who shared Christ’s love with children in Africa and protected them from slavery. Once freed fr...

At a time when being a single female missionary was extremely costly, Amy Carmichael spent her life sharing Christ’s love with hundreds of women an...