What is a good women's autobiography or biograpy that an 8th grader might like??
2007-03-05 14:39:43 · 12 answers · asked by Deanna 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
"O Pioneers" or "My Antonia" by Willa Cather are both good, and thought provoking. The biography of Jane Addams is great, but might be a bit overwhelming for an eighth grader. Also, anything written about or by Maya Angelou, or Oprah Winfrey. Both are truly inspiring women. I'm not sure whether your eighth grader is a boy or girl, but find out what interests him/her and go to the following website to read about women who shared the same interest. Most have either written their autobiographies, or have biographies written about them. Have fun!
National Women's Hall of Fame
http://www.greatwomen.org/
2007-03-05 14:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by Bean Counter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Diary of Anne Frank
2007-03-05 22:42:14 · answer #2 · answered by LesHug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Quiet Strength, the autobio of Rosa Parks
Warriors Don't Cry the autobio of Melba Peals
2007-03-06 11:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by Puff 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's exactly what I was going to say, The Diary of Anne Frank.
I read it in 8th grade, and I loved it. I also would suggest stuff about Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman or Abigail Adams.
2007-03-05 22:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maya Angelou - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
2007-03-05 23:02:01 · answer #5 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chinese Cinderella. Its an autobiography by Adeline Yen Mah, who was born into a chinese family. 2 weeks after she was born, her mother passed away, so her family considers her "bad luck". Also, her father remarries and her stepmother favoritizes her children from Adeline and her brothers and sisters.
This story is very touching, and i really encourage you to read it...
2007-03-05 22:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by blue_bee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lucy Gayheart, by Willa Cather. It's a great story, but easy for a younger student to read. I did my senior thesis on it in college last year. Enjoy!
2007-03-06 00:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well u could get a story about love are history about the world. It is the pend of Ur friend reading as well.
2007-03-05 22:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by historyman_of_sa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Year I Got Polio- Peg Kehret is about a girl who had 3 kinds of polio: spinal, respiratory, and bulbar. Hope you like it :)
2007-03-05 22:43:18 · answer #9 · answered by Christine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Diary of Anne Frank is good one.
2007-03-05 23:36:33 · answer #10 · answered by ira a 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋