The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the journey of a young Native American boy as he navigates the complexities of growing up in two worlds.

Maya Angelou's autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a powerful and moving account of her life, encompassing her experiences of racism, poverty, and her journey to becoming a renowned writer and activist.

The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston is a semi-autobiographical novel that delves into the experiences of a young Chinese American woman as she grapples with her cultural heritage and identity in a predominantly white society.

Malcolm X's autobiography is a powerful and insightful account of his transformation from a troubled youth to a prominent civil rights leader and Pan-Africanist.

Night by Elie Wiesel is a harrowing and unforgettable account of his experiences as a Jewish teenager during the Holocaust.

The Color Purple by Alice Walker is a powerful and moving novel that weaves together the stories of several African American women as they navigate the challenges of racism, sexism, and poverty in the rural South.

Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston is a powerful and moving account of the experiences of a Japanese American family during their internment in Manzanar, a concentration camp in California.

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela is an inspiring and powerful autobiography that details his life from his early years as an anti-apartheid activist to his imprisonment and eventual presidency.

The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui is a graphic memoir that tells the story of a Vietnamese refugee family's journey to the United States and their struggles to adapt to their new life.

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls is a memoir that chronicles her unconventional upbringing in a nomadic family, marked by poverty, instability, and resilience.

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros is a coming-of-age story that follows a young Latina girl as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a migrant farmworker family in Chicago.

Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama is a memoir that explores his personal journey, from his early years in Hawaii and Indonesia to his political career and eventual presidency.

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai is an inspiring autobiography that tells the story of a young Pakistani girl who stood up for her right to education and survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban.

The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion is a powerful and moving memoir that explores her journey through grief and loss after the sudden death of her husband.

Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina García is a multi-generational story that follows a Cuban family as they navigate the challenges of exile and assimilation in the United States.