What are the benefits of reading autobiographies?

Teaches life lessons: Autobiographies are often interesting as these are usually written by people who have found themselves in extraordinary situations or had an interesting life story to tell. There are many life lessons to be learnt on how they dealt with their hardships and overcame their difficulties that shaped their lives. And as autobiographies are true stories, that makes it all the more inspiring. It acts like a mentor/guide: Sometimes teenagers are reluctant to open up to their parents or listen to their parents. In such situations, introducing books which could deal with a situation the teen is facing could be helpful, it could act like a wonderful mentor or guide. Your child can view the world from a different perspective: We all tend to get caught up in the day to day nitty-gritty. More so, kids. So introducing autobiographies and biographies is a great way to open up their minds to gain a new perspective.

What are the 8 inspiring autobiographies for kids?

I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai Hope in a Ballet Shoe by Michaela DePrince The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank A Long Way Home - Memoirs of a Boy Soldier By Ishmael Beah Soul Surfer By Bethany Hamilton El Deafo by Cece Bell Red Scarf Girl by Ji - Li Jiang Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodsoon

What children can learn from the autobiographies?

I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai: I am Malala is an inspiring account about how even one voice is enough to stand up for a cause and change the world. Hope in a Ballet Shoe by Michaela DePrince: You can negate your childhood trauma and focus on new beginnings. The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank: Even in times of adversity, do not lose hope and always look at the bright side. A Long Way Home - Memoirs of a Boy Soldier By Ishmael Beah: Gain a perspective on civil war, refugee crises, world politics and how it effects innocent lives. Soul Surfer By Bethany Hamilton: It is a must read for anyone having doubts about their capabilities or anyone who is going through setbacks. Pick up the book today! El Deafo by Cece Bell: The book is a great way to tell children that it's okay to be different, and it is what makes us different that also makes us special. Red Scarf Girl by Ji - Li Jiang: The memoir is a very painful and very personal account of a young girl and is recommended to gain an understanding of Chinese history. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodsoon: Poignant and endearing, the book is recommended for readers looking beyond the usual authors and to understand black voices and their writings.

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