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"Before Billy Porter was slaying red carpets and giving an iconic Emmy-winning performance in the celebrated TV show Pose; before he was the groundbreaking Tony and Grammy Award-winning star of Broadway's Kinky Boots, ... Porter was a young boy in Pittsburgh who was seen as different, who didn't fit in. At five years old, Porter was sent to therapy to 'fix' his effeminacy. He was endlessly bullied at school, sexually abused by his stepfather, and...
6) Jaden Smith
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Jaden Smith acts, sings, and designs clothes. Read about how he has used his talents to launch this exciting and varied career!
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2009
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The popular film and television actor evaluates the personal philosophy that has enabled his positive outlook in spite of his battle with degenerative Parkinson's disease, in an uplifting account that considers how he has become a happier and more satisfied person by recognizing the gifts of everyday life.
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In "American on Purpose," Craig Ferguson delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he journeys from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland, to the comedic promised land of Hollywood. Along the way he stumbles through several attempts to make his mark--as a punk rock musician, a construction worker, a bouncer, and, tragically, a modern dancer.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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"Millie Bobby Brown rose to fame playing the character Eleven on the Netflix TV show, Stranger Things. Now she's using her fame to try to make the world a better place. Learn more about Millie's acting and activism!"--
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From his work in popular movies to his role as Jack Donaghy on the irreverent series 30 Rock, Baldwin is both a household name and a deeply respected actor. Now he transcends his public persona, making public facets of his life he has long kept private. In this honest, affecting memoir he acknowledges his failings and battles to overcome them. One constant emerges: the fearlessness that defines and drives Baldwin's life.
14) Mindy Kaling
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Not many people in the entertainment industry can say they created, wrote, produced, and starred in their own TV show-but Mindy Kaling can! This biography tells the story of the inspiring actress who works hard both on camera and off. Full-color photographs are featured alongside engaging text that will hold the attention of reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. Fact boxes and quotes from Kaling supply even more information and help readers understand...
16) Zoe Saldana
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Zoe Saldana has been part of some of the biggest blockbuster movies of the past few decades. From Avatar to Avengers: Endgame, these movies have made Saldana a genuine movie star. But her story starts more than two decades ago, as a young dancer who spent much of her childhood in the Dominican Republic. With the help of this informative biography readers will gain a deep appreciation for Saldana's work. Colorful photographs and age-appropriate text...
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The third of Judy Garland's five husbands, Sid Luft was the one man in her life who stuck around. He was chiefly responsible for the final act of Judy's meteoric comeback after she was unceremoniously booted off the MGM lot: he produced her iconic, Oscar-nominated vehicle A Star Is Born and expertly shaped her concert career. Previously unpublished, Sid Luft's intimate autobiography tells his and Judy's story. The romance lasted Judy's lifetime, despite...
18) Idina Menzel
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Idina Menzel got her start acting and singing on stage. When she voiced Elsa in the popular Disney movie Frozen, Menzel was introduced to a different realm of fame. Young Frozen fans and aspiring singers and actors will be immersed in this engaging biography that features quotes from Menzel and eye-catching photographs of the star. Age-appropriate text tells all about Menzel's life, from her upbringing and early roles to her big breaks and the numerous...
19) Kumail Nanjiani
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Before he played the cosmic-powered Eternal, Kingo, Kumail Nanjiani was best known for his comedic acting and writing. Readers of this engaging biography learn all about the actor, writer, and podcaster-from his early life growing up in Karachi, Pakistan, to his move to the United States and his start in comedy. Age-appropriate text, fun fact boxes, and quotes from Nanjiani help readers understand this star's journey to fame. Eye-catching photographs...
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