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Biography
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Biography
bi·og·ra·phy : n. pl. bi·og·ra·phies
An account of a person's life written, composed, or produced by another
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Autobiography
n. pl. au·to·bi·og·ra·phies
The biography of a person written by that
person
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The 10 Elements Birthdate and place
Family Members Childhood and School Life
Hobbies, Interests, and Activities Anecdotes
Career Reason for Fame
Later Life/Old Age Death
Photos and Likenesses
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Birthplace and date
When was the person born? Where was the person born? Why was the family in that
location at that time?
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Family Members
Birth OrderSpouse, Children
Any other members of the family who were notable in
some way
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Childhood and School Life
Interesting stories about childhood or
schoolEarly achievementsAny events that had
an impact on their later life
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Hobbies, Interests, and Activities
Do the person’s hobbies or activities make them more
interesting? Do the hobbies/activities have a
bearing on why they have a biography about them?
Do the hobbies/activities relate to other aspects of their life?
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Anecdotes
Interesting stories about why they are famous
Interesting stories about the impact they have had
on others
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Career Is their career why they have
a book written about them? Is their job similar or different
from their hobbies and activities?
Have they made significant contributions to mankind
through their job?
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Reason for Fame
What did they do that caused someone to want to write a book about them?
At what point in their life did they become famous?
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Later Life/Old Age What did they do near the
end of their life? Did they contribute to
society, enjoy life, continue working?
Were they honored in their lifetime for their achievements?
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Death
When and where did they die?Was there anything unusual or
significant about their death? (Ex. Thomas Jefferson and
John Adams both died on July 4, 1826)
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Photos and Likenesses
Photographs or artists’ renderings of the person may
be included
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Where are biographies found in the
library?
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Enjoy a biography
today!