Not many musicals have an 800-page biography of founding father Alexander Hamilton as their inspiration. Yet, when Lin-Manuel Miranda read the Ron Chernow-penned biography, the Washington Heights-born playwright and lyricist saw at the heart of the story an immigrant's tale and created Hamilton. Blending hip-hop, salsa, and other genres with more traditional Broadway-style music, Hamilton would go on to earn multiple awards, including a Pulitzer Prize. In this insightful biography, read about the creator of Hamilton and In the Heights, from his youth writing jingles to his work and influence today.