Betty White was known as the First Lady of Television thanks to a career that spanned over 80 years. Best known for her roles on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, White died on December 31, 2021, just before her 100th birthday. Anyone wanting to know more about her remarkable life will enjoy these books.

Bernstein, Paula. How To Be Golden: Lessons We Can Learn from Betty White. Running Pr. 2021. 192p. ISBN 9780762474592. $22.

Packed with quotes, trivia, and even quizzes, Bernstein’s book is a delightful take on White’s life.

The Little Guide to Betty White. Orange Hippo! 2021. 192p. ISBN 9781800691551. $9.99.

Rose Nylund (the character Betty White played on The Golden Girls) may be known for her St. Olaf stories, but this book reminds us that White is just as quotable.

Richmond, Ray. Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life. becker&mayer! 2021. 256p. ISBN 9780760373217. $35.

This definitive tribute is packed with information, photographs, and anecdotes chronicling White’s long life and career.

Sharaf, Juliana. Everything I Need To Know I Learned from Betty White: 100 Years of Wisdom from the First Lady of Television. Media Lab. 2021. 176p. ISBN 9781948174817. $14.99.

Thirty-five lessons learned from White’s life, alongside fun photos, put the spotlight on her achievements.

White, Betty. Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo. Putnam. 2011. 304p. ISBN 9780425253014. $17.

A lifelong animal lover, White shares memories of her favorite animals and details her support of conservation efforts by zoos.

White, Betty. Here We Go Again: My Life In Television. Scribner. 2010. 403p. ISBN 9781451613698.

In her delightful memoir, Betty reminisces about her long career in television and life’s adventures along the way.

White, Betty. If You Ask Me (and of Course You Won’t). Putnam. 2012. 272p. ISBN 9780425245286. $17.

Betty’s beloved sense of humor and spunky spirit shine in another lively memoir, this one focusing on her musings on everything from aging to friendship to animals and beyond.

Books for Younger Readers

Bonsignore, Gregory (text) & Jennifer M. Potter. That's Betty! The Story of Betty White. Holt. Feb. 2022. 48p. ISBN 9781250796608. $18.99.

In this imaginative picture book, a boy chooses Betty White for a class presentation and gets a little help from you-know-who along the way.

Hopkinson, Deborah (text) & Margeaux Lucas (illus.). My Little Golden Book About Betty White. Golden Books. 2021. 24p. ISBN 9780593433522. $5.99

Young readers (and adults, too) will love this beautifully illustrated introduction to the actress.