Book Series · 44 Books

Ordinary People Change the World Books

In order from I am Amelia Earhart to I am Taylor Swift.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

I am Amelia Earhart

By Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

A young girl defies expectations and pursues her dream of flying.

40 pages· 715 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Summary: Meet Amelia Earhart, a trailblazing pilot who defied expectations and soared into history. From her adventurous childhood to her groundbreaking solo flight across the Atlantic, Amelia's story is one of courage and determination. But as she attempts to circle the globe, a mysterious disappearance raises questions. What drove her to push boundaries, and what secrets lie in her final flight? This captivating biography invites young readers to explore the life of a true pioneer and inspires them to dream big, just like Amelia did. Uncover the traits that made her a hero and imagine the possibilities.

The complete set

Ordinary People Change the World Series

44 books · Published 2014–2027

Year	Title	Author	Pages
2014	I am Amelia Earhart	Brad Meltzer	40
2014	I am Abraham Lincoln	Brad Meltzer	40
2014	I am Rosa Parks	Brad Meltzer	40
2014	I am Albert Einstein	Brad Meltzer	40
2015	I am Jackie Robinson	Brad Meltzer	40
2015	I am Lucille Ball	Brad Meltzer	40
2015	I am Helen Keller	Brad Meltzer	40
2016	I am Martin Luther King, Jr.	Brad Meltzer	32
2016	I am George Washington	Brad Meltzer	40
2016	I am Jane Goodall	Brad Meltzer	32
2017	I am Jim Henson	Brad Meltzer	40
2017	I am Sacagawea	Brad Meltzer	40
2017	I am Gandhi	Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos	40
2018	I am Neil Armstrong	Brad Meltzer	40
2018	I am Harriet Tubman	Brad Meltzer	40
2018	I am Sonia Sotomayor	Brad Meltzer	40
2019	I am Walt Disney	Brad Meltzer	40
2019	I am Billie Jean King	Brad Meltzer	40
2019	I am Kind	Brad Meltzer	14
2019	I am Unstoppable	Brad Meltzer	14
2019	I am Marie Curie	Brad Meltzer	40
2020	I am Leonardo da Vinci	Brad Meltzer	40
2020	I am Anne Frank	Brad Meltzer	40
2020	I am Benjamin Franklin	Brad Meltzer	40
2021	I am Frida Kahlo	Brad Meltzer	40
2021	I am Oprah Winfrey	Brad Meltzer	40
2022	I am Malala Yousafzai	Brad Meltzer	40
2022	I am Muhammad Ali	Brad Meltzer	40
2022	I am I.M. Pei	Brad Meltzer	40
2022	I Am Dolly Parton	Brad Meltzer	40
2023	I am Temple Grandin	Brad Meltzer	40
2023	I am John Lewis	Brad Meltzer	40
2023	I am Mister Rogers	Brad Meltzer	40
2024	I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg	Brad Meltzer	40
2024	You Can Change the World	Brad Meltzer	48
2024	I am Jesse Owens	Brad Meltzer	40
2024	I am Stephen Hawking	Brad Meltzer	40
2025	I am Sally Ride	Brad Meltzer	42
2025	We are The Beatles	Brad Meltzer	40
2025	I am Simone Biles	Brad Meltzer	40
2026	I am Princess Diana		40
2026	I am Teddy Roosevelt		40
2026	We Are the Wright Brothers		40
2027	I am Taylor Swift		40

Companion series

Stories Change the World Series

3 books · Published 2022–2023

Graphic Nov.

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$1597

I am Superman (Graphic Novel)

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

Discover how actions, not powers, define a hero's legacy.

Graphic Nov.

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$1597

I am Batman (Graphic Novel)

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

A young boy's tragedy fuels his quest for justice in Gotham's shadows.

Graphic Nov.

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$1597

I am Wonder Woman (Graphic Novel)

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2023

Discover how a princess becomes a legendary hero.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Ordinary People Change the World series?

There are 44 books in the Ordinary People Change the World series. It began with I am Amelia Earhart in 2014, and the newest book, I am Taylor Swift, was published in 2027.