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EVERY BOOK PURCHASED GIVES BACK TO KIDS
For 20 years, we've donated 10% of every dollar we get to help put full-time mentors in high-need schools. When you buy a book, you put more heroes in the world.
WE BELIEVE ORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGE THE WORLD
Determined to give their own kids better heroes to emulate, bestselling author Brad Meltzer and award-winning illustrator Chris Eliopoulos launched this picture book biography series. Watch this video to see what we stand for.
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One Book a Month for 12 Months Subscription
One Book a Month Subscription – 12-Month Children's Biography Series
Deliver the gift of inspiration all year long with a 12-month book subscription from the award-winning Ordinary People Change the World series. Each month, one brand-new hardcover biography arrives at your door, introducing a young reader ages 4–12 to a legendary historical figure through comic-book illustrations, childhood stories, timelines, and key character traits.
It's the gift that keeps giving — 12 books, 12 heroes, 12 months of reading adventures.
How It Works
- Receive 1 hardcover biography per month for 12 months
- Books ship from our curated selection of series titles
- Titles include icons like Abraham Lincoln, Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Frida Kahlo, and many more
- Inspired by the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Perfect For
- Kids ages 4–12
- A meaningful gift from grandparents, parents, or family friends
- Building a home library one book at a time
- Young readers who love history, heroes, and adventure
Suprises Galore
We love to delight your kids while learning - we often add an extra surprise, with pins, keychains, bookmarks, etc – and EVERY shipment comes with a fun letter from creators Brad and Chris!
IT’S A TIME IN AMERICA WHERE WE NEED GOODNESS, KINDNESS AND KERMIT THE FROG LESSONS
Inspired by his love of history, best-selling author Brad Meltzer was determined to give his kids better heroes to emulate.
"If you haven't seen these books...you are really missing out"
...NPR
"These books have given our students hope, sparked a passion in them to do things for others, and shown them that they, too, can change the world."
... Mrs. Olsen & Mrs. Morton | Teachers
"I really do love this little book!"
...Dr. Jane Goodall, Ph. D