The email was sent to an interesting subset of people I’ve interacted with over the past year - CEOs, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, hedge fund managers, and more. It does not store any personal data.What book (or books) have you given away to people the most and why? The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Like this post? Sign up for our email newsletter to receive more stories, information, and resources about gifted youth straight to your inbox. Tell us who inspires you by sending your own book recommendations! You can find more inspiring role models in the book, Heroes of Giftedness: An Inspirational Guide for Gifted Students and Their Teachers, Maurice E. For teens and above.Ĭarl Sagan Ph.D was an astronomer, writer, and creator of the television series, Cosmos that helped popularize science.īook: Carl Sagan: A Life in the Cosmos (1999) by William Poundstone recounts the life of a gifted young man whose interest in the stars and life on other planets propelled him to become science’s first authentic media superstar, making science accessible to the general public. Considered to be the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, she is best known for her over 55-year study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania.īook: Jane Goodall: The Woman Who Redefined Man (2008) by Dale Peterson details the triumphs and setbacks of Goodall’s life, including the private quest that led to her now-famous activism. Jane Goodall is a primatologist and anthropologist. For teens and above (LGBT issues discussed). woman to go into space.īook: Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space (2014) by Lynn Sherr recounts the story of the woman who broke gender barriers at NASA and went on to found Sally Ride Science, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting STEM literacy for young people. Sally Ride Ph.D was an American physicist and astronaut. He won the Nobel Prize winner for Literature in 1982 and is considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century.īook: My Name is Gabito (2007) by Monica Brown (author) and Raul Colon (illustrator) beautifully chronicles Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s life from his childhood in Columbia to his later years as a celebrated author. Gabriel Garcia Marquez was a Columbian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist affectionately known as Gabo or Gabito. During the performance he makes a mistake, but garners the courage to start again and put forth his best effort. He has since performed with many of the world’s major orchestras and conductors and has recorded more than 30 classical albums.īook: The Dance of the Violin (2017) by Kathy Stinson (author) and Dušan Petričić (illustrator) tells the story of a young Joshua Bell who challenges himself to play a difficult piece of music at an international competition. Joshua Bell is an acclaimed violinist who made his Carnegie Hall debut at age 17 with the St. Here’s a list of inspiring books about individuals who have made contributions in the areas of science, technology, literature and music:īill Gates is the co-founder of the Microsoft Corporation and philanthropist.īook: Who is Bill Gates? (2013) by Patricia Brennan Demulth (author) and Ted Hammond (illustrator) details how a persistent and gifted young boy from Seattle became one of the leading entrepreneurs of the personal computer revolution. Thus, it is important for these advanced learners to be able to read accounts of the challenges (academically and personally), inspirations and ultimately, triumphs of some the worlds’ most influential people. It is also a misconception that gifted students have a clear path set out for their future from a young age. In many cases, due to the very high expectations gifted students set for themselves, they can face even greater challenges than other students. While certain tasks or assignments may come easier for gifted students, it does not mean that they do not struggle or have setbacks.
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