Best Biography/Memoir books for young adult readers, including adult-YA crossover books.
YA & Adult-YA Crossovers:
Biography/Memoir
Total books found: 59
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Rebellious
by Michael G. Long
6/2/2026, 264 pages.
A riveting biography of Keith Haring that centers his life, politics, and activism around twelve of his most significant paintings.
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I Wish I Didn't Have to Tell You This
by Eugene Yelchin
9/16/2025, 432 pages.
In a stunning sequel to The Genius Under the Table, Eugene Yelchin's graphic memoir depicts his harrowing journey from Leningrad's underground art scene to a state-run Siberian ...
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Knocking on Windows
by Jeannine Atkins
8/5/2025, 320 pages.
Acclaimed author Jeannine Atkins revisits her past in this brave and powerful memoir-in-verse about memory, healing, and finding her voice as a writer, perfect for fans of Amber ...
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American Spirits
by Barb Rosenstock
4/15/2025, 304 pages.
A real-life ghost story for young adult readers interested in the supernatural, American history, and women's rights!
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Visitations
by Corey Egbert
11/19/2024, 336 pages.
Inspired by true events, this haunting yet hopeful young adult graphic novel weaves together family dynamics, mental illness, and religion―perfect for fans of Hey, Kiddo.
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Halfway There
by Christine Mari
10/15/2024, 304 pages.
A poignant young adult graphic memoir that follows one teen's year abroad in Japan, as she seeks to reconcile both sides of her biracial identity.
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The Ballerina of Auschwitz
by Dr. Edith Eva Eger
10/1/2024, 192 pages.
In this young adult edition of the bestselling, award-winning memoir The Choice, Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eger shares her harrowing experiences and ...
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Homebody
by Theo Parish
4/23/2024, 224 pages.
In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir about the journey one nonbinary person takes to find a home within themself.
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Pieces of a Girl
by Stephanie Kuehnert
3/26/2024, 320 pages.
A raw and bold memoir about abuse and addiction, and the power of expression and community that helped Stephanie Kuehnert, the author of Ballads of Suburbia and regular Rookie ...
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Bless the Blood
by Walela Nehanda
2/6/2024, 400 pages.
A searing debut YA poetry and essay collection about a Black cancer patient who faces medical racism after being diagnosed with leukemia in their early twenties, for fans of Audre ...
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