2023 DCL Reading Challenge: Book About a Leader

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All-new challenge items to inspire you to read more and have fun! Read any of the titles on this list to get a step closer to finishing our 2023 challenge and winning a prize. All-new challenge items to inspire you to read more and have fun! Read any of the titles on this list to get a step closer to finishing our 2023 challenge and winning a prize. Show less

Lessons in Chemistry

A Novel

by Garmus, Bonnie

Book - 2022

Listed on many 2022 Best Books of the Year lists, "Lessons in Chemistry" tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, a woman who achieves success on her own terms at a time when women and science were mutually exclusive. Listed on many 2022 Best Books of the Year lists, "Lessons in Chemistry" tells the story of Elizabeth Zott, a woman who achieves success on her own terms at a time when women and science were mutually exclusive. Show less

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I Am Malala

The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban

by Yousafzai, Malala

Book - 2013

Read any version of this amazing memoir about a young girl who survived the Taliban’s attempt on her life, becoming the voice of youth and women throughout the world and winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Read any version of this amazing memoir about a young girl who survived the Taliban’s attempt on her life, becoming the voice of youth and women throughout the world and winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Show less

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Dare to Lead

Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts

by Brown, Brené

Book - 2018

Brown details the qualities that make the best leaders, and challenges us all to step up. Brown details the qualities that make the best leaders, and challenges us all to step up. Show less

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Forrest Gump

DVD - 2001

A slow-witted but sweet-natured man lives an extraordinary life by overcoming challenges, being in the right place at the right time, and staying true to himself. A slow-witted but sweet-natured man lives an extraordinary life by overcoming challenges, being in the right place at the right time, and staying true to himself. Show less

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The Hunger Games

by Collins, Suzanne

Book - 2008

In this and the other books of the trilogy, Katniss Everdeen is challenged to step into a role that could change the course of history. In this and the other books of the trilogy, Katniss Everdeen is challenged to step into a role that could change the course of history. Show less

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Leadership in Turbulent Times

by Goodwin, Doris Kearns

Book - 2018

Goodwin’s classic take on the qualities of leadership focuses on Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Goodwin’s classic take on the qualities of leadership focuses on Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Show less

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And There Was Light

Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle

by Meacham, Jon

Book - 2022

The latest from Jon Meacham chronicles the life and moral evolution of Abraham Lincoln and explores why and how Lincoln confronted secession, threats to democracy, and the tragedy of slavery in order to expand the possibilities of America. The latest from Jon Meacham chronicles the life and moral evolution of Abraham Lincoln and explores why and how Lincoln confronted secession, threats to democracy, and the tragedy of slavery in order to expand the possibilities of America. Show less

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The Chancellor

The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel

by Marton, Kati

Book - 2021

The definitive biography of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, detailing the extraordinary rise and political brilliance of the most powerful—and elusive—woman in the world. The definitive biography of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, detailing the extraordinary rise and political brilliance of the most powerful—and elusive—woman in the world. Show less

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Unbroken

A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

by Hillenbrand, Laura

Book - 2010

Here is the amazing life of Louis Zamperini, whose resilience and courage helped him survive more than one lifetime’s worth of trials and tribulations. Here is the amazing life of Louis Zamperini, whose resilience and courage helped him survive more than one lifetime’s worth of trials and tribulations. Show less

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The Lord of the Rings

The Complete Trilogy

by Tolkien, J. R. R.

Preloaded Audiobook - 2010

"The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" trilogies each touch upon finding leadership and bravery in some of the most unexpected places. "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" trilogies each touch upon finding leadership and bravery in some of the most unexpected places. Show less

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