Discover the life of Gandhi—a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about building bridges to peace

Gandhi was one of the most important leaders in history. He used peaceful protests and other nonviolent methods to stand up for equal rights for all people. Before he showed the world that peaceful actions can create powerful change, he was a shy young boy who kept to himself. He studied hard in school, became a lawyer, and used his skills to help others.

Explore how Gandhi went from being a quiet kid growing up in India to one of the bravest and most outspoken leaders in the entire world. How will his strength and dedication inspire you to do great things?

• Independent reading—This Gandhi biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.


• Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Gandhi's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.


• A lasting legacy—Dive deeper into the ways Gandhi changed the world for future generations, including you.

Gandhi started out as a dreamer, just like you! Learn more about his life with The Story of Gandhi.

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Princess Diana, and John Lewis.