Who Was Walt Disney

The Who Was…? series, published by Penguin Random House, consists of fact-based, narrative-driven biographies written to help younger readers better understand great figures and personalities that have shaped history. The series began in 2002 with four books: Who Was Ben Franklin?, Who Was Albert Einstein?, Who Was Sacagawea?, and Who Was Annie Oakley? As of 2025, the series includes over 250 titles, ranging from Viking explorer Leif Erikson to Tejana pop star Selena, and Penguin Books has launched several spinoff series including What Was…? (about historical events), Where Is…? (about geography), What Is the Story of…? (about literature and mythology), and the Spanish-language series Quien Fue…? (“Who Was…?” in Spanish). Entries in this series often figure on the New York Times Best Seller list. Other titles include Who Was King Tut? and Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.? The Who Was…? series aims to convey the complex achievements and backgrounds of famous historical figures in a simple and easy-to-read format to encourage younger readers to develop interest in historical figures.