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Actors Actors and actresses Actors Biography Juvenile literature Actors United States Biography Juvenile literature African Americans Biography Juvenile literature Composers United States Biography Juvenile literature Graphic novels Singers Singers United States Biography Juvenile literature Women BiographyWatson, Renée
Summary: "Cicely Tyson was born in New York City to parents originally from the Islands. No matter where she was, Cicely always carried light within her, a light that she let shine. After many years of discovering herself, Cicely finally found where her light could shine the brightest and touch others: in film. Spinning gorgeous verse, and weaving in the history of Black America, Watson beautifully...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amistad Books for Young Readers, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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Summary: "Star Trek actor, activist, and author George Takei shares his empowering and moving story about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 TAKMorley, Jacqueline.
Summary: "Put your dress on. Women aren't allowed to act, so you'll have to play some female roles. When the plague strikes, get out of London! Try your luck as a traveling player and take the show on the road. Keep an eye out for cutpurses. These thieves thrive in busy places like the Globe. Study hard! If you mangle Shakespeare's lines, you'll be in trouble" --Cover, p. 4.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 792 MORDenise, Anika
Summary: "The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MORDenise, Anika
Summary: "The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MORBurling, Alexis
Summary: "Lights! Camera! Woof! Human actors are some of the most admired people in show biz. But animal actors? They're definitely the cat's meow. In this star-studded book, readers will learn about some of the most famous animals to walk the red carpet. They'll get a peek at the training process and what a typical day is like on the set. They'll also learn about where animal actors go when they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishing, LLC 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.43 BURMatos, Elijah Rey-David
Summary: "Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Lin-Manuel Miranda had a passion for the arts and creativity from a young age. He participated in theater as a child and wrote his first Broadway musical, In the Heights, while he was still in college. That show won him his first Tony Award for Best Musical! He went on to create and star in the beloved musical Hamilton about the life of Alexander...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 MIRDunn, Dinah
Summary: "Meet 10 incredible women who made their marks on the film world, both in front of the camera and behind it"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rebel Girls, Inc. 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 920 DUNRau, Dana Meachen
Summary: "From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the entertainment industry. She starred in fan-favorite television shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and also blockbuster movies like Toy Story 4 and The Proposal. Over her decades-long career, Betty White won Emmy awards, was named an honorary mayor of Hollywood, earned a star on the Walk...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WHISingleton, Chris
Summary: "From Howard University to the red carpet at the Academy Awards, from James Brown to the Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman was a talented and multi-award-winning actor and performer. Prior to his death from colon cancer in 2020, Boseman's rise to fame might have seemed overnight to some, but decades of hard work and dedication to his craft brought him to the highest levels an actor can...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Milk & Cookies, an imprint of Bushel & Peck Books 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BOSDuany, Ger
Summary: The amazing autobiography of a young Sudanese boy who went from a child soldier to an international peace activist, a struggling refugee to a Hollywood actor. Sudan, 1980s: Ger Duany knew what he wanted out of life--make his family proud, play with his brothers and sisters, maybe get an education like his brother Oder suggested, and become a soldier for his people when he's old enough. But then...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Make Me a World 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 DUARomo Edelman, Claudia
Summary: From a girl who loved performing for her family in Texas to one of "Time" magazine's most influential people, Selena Gomez is an emblem of her generation whose empathy and courage have guided her throughout her career.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GOMCollins, Lily
Summary: The star of "Mortal Instruments" recounts her struggles with body image, self-confidence, relationships, and other challenges faced by teen girls.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 COLGravel, Elise
Summary: Tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life Montréal strongman.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A TOON Book 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 GRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 GRAWheeler, Jill C.
Summary: This title examines the life of Volodymyr Zelenskyy including his early life and education, his career in the entertainment industry, and his term as president of Ukraine. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ZELClinton, Chelsea
Summary: Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their mark on U.S. history, including Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Margaret Chase Smith, and Oprah Winfrey.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Philomel Books 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J920 CLIMcKinney, Donna B. (Donna Bowen)
Summary: "This title introduces readers to some of the most popular and influential film actors in history. In addition to learning about key roles actors have played, readers will learn about notable awards each person has won. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2024
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 790.2 MCKWeatherford, Carole Boston
Summary: A biography of American entertainer and political activist Paul Robeson.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROBTakei, George
Summary: Presents a graphic memoir detailing the author's experiences as a child prisoner in the Japanese-American internment camps of World War II, reflecting on the choices his family made in the face of institutionalized racism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Top Shelf Productions 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 940.5 TAKCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT People TakeiCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: Y GRAPHIC TAKCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA 741.5 TAKCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Young Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: YA B TAKEICalkhoven, Laurie
Summary: Details the life of the writer, composer, actor, and rapper starring in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Hamilton.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2018
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE CALLlanas, Sheila Griffin
Summary: "Describes the life and career of Daniel Radcliffe"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2010
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB RADCLIFFE LLADi Bartolo, Jim
Summary: Presents a biography of the martial arts legend, describing his childhood in Hong Kong and how it was shaped by World War II, and his success as an international star.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 LEETerp, Gail
Summary: Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2017
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE TERDuberman, Martin B.
Summary: "The life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson-one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century-adapted for young adults by the acclaimed Robeson biographer"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The New Press 2021