Book Series · 44 Books

Ordinary People Change the World Books

In order from I am Abraham Lincoln to I am Taylor Swift.

The Ordinary People Change the World series is a set of 44 picture books by Brad Meltzer, published between 2014 and 2027. Written for ages 2–14, most books run about 40 pages.

I am Abraham Lincoln
I am Amelia Earhart
I am Rosa Parks
I am Albert Einstein
I am Jackie Robinson
I am Lucille Ball
I am Helen Keller
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I am Abraham Lincoln
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

I am Abraham Lincoln

By Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)

A young boy grows up to become a president who fights for what he believes in.

40 pages· 1,062 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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The complete set

Ordinary People Change the World Series

44 books · Published 2014–2027

YearTitleAuthorIllustratorPages
2014I am Abraham LincolnBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2014I am Amelia EarhartBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2014I am Rosa ParksBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2014I am Albert EinsteinBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2015I am Jackie RobinsonBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2015I am Lucille BallBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2015I am Helen KellerBrad Meltzer40
2016I am Martin Luther King, Jr.Brad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos32
2016I am George WashingtonBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2016I am Jane GoodallBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos32
2017I am Jim HensonBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2017I am SacagaweaBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2017I am GandhiBrad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos40
2018I am Harriet TubmanBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2018I am Neil ArmstrongBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2018I am Sonia SotomayorBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2019I am Walt DisneyBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2019I am Billie Jean KingBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2019I am KindBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos14
2019I am UnstoppableBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos14
2019I am Marie CurieBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2020I am Leonardo da VinciBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2020I am Anne FrankBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2020I am Benjamin FranklinBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2021I am Frida KahloBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2021I am Oprah WinfreyBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2022I am Malala YousafzaiBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2022I am Muhammad AliBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2022I Am Dolly PartonBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2022I am I.M. PeiBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2023I am John LewisBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2023I am Temple GrandinBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2023I am Mister RogersBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2024I am Ruth Bader GinsburgBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2024You Can Change the WorldBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos48
2024I am Jesse OwensBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2024I am Stephen HawkingBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2025I am Sally RideBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos42
2025We are The BeatlesBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2025I am Simone BilesBrad MeltzerChristopher Eliopoulos40
2026I am Princess Diana40
2026I am Teddy Roosevelt40
2026We Are the Wright Brothers40
2027I am Taylor Swift40
Companion series

Stories Change the World Series

3 books · Published 2022–2023

Series
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.

I am Superman (Graphic Novel)
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1597

I am Superman (Graphic Novel)

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2022

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

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 Abraham Lincoln in 2014, and the newest book, I am Taylor Swift, was published in 2027.

What ages are the Ordinary People Change the World books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Ordinary People Change the World to life.

01

Brad Meltzer

Author
02

Christopher Eliopoulos

Author & Illustrator

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