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Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Give your readers a fascinating biography about one of the most honored and respected actresses in Hollywood. This accessible, easy-to-follow book about Viola Davis provides an engaging timeline of the actress's life. Viola's early years helped shape the roles she chose as an adult. Playing everyday Americans such as wives, mothers, and hired help got her noticed by moviegoers and critics alike, and led to her becoming the only African-American woman...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"You may know that Victoria Justice rose to fame on the hit Nickelodeon TV show Victorious . But did you know that she: - is a talented model in addition to being a great actor and singer? - is a huge bookworm who preferred reading to parties in middle school? - is super close with her mom and counts her as her BFFL? Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn all about Victoria's family, rise to fame, charity work,...
Author
Publisher
Weigl Publishers
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the life and accomplishments of successful media personality Oprah Winfrey, with additional information about what talk show hosts do, and advice on how to write a biographical sketch.
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Growing up is hard, but growing up in the spotlight is even harder. However, Mackenzie Ziegler is taking it all in stride, thanks to her positive attitude on life. From getting her start on Dance Moms, to her sold-out tour alongside Johnny Orlando, there's nothing that she can't do. In Kenzie's Rules for Life, the dance prodigy, singer/songwriter, actress, and model offers her advice on friendship, family, fitness, style, and positivity. She shares...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Jettisoned into the public eye for his extensive involvement with the musical "Into the Heights" in 2008, which won him a Tony Award for Best Original Score, Lin-Manuel Miranda has become a household name. Most recently, Miranda has received awards and media attention for writing the music, lyrics, and book for the musical "Hamilton," in which he performed the lead role of Alexander Hamilton. On top of these achievements, Miranda, of Puerto Rican...
Author
Publisher
Top Shelf Productions
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
Language
Español
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Description
"Actor, author, and activist George Takei recounts his childhood imprisoned within American concentration camps for Japanese Americans during World War II and the impact the experience had on his later life."--