A biography of the African American actor who rose to the top of his profession, won an Academy Award, and was named one of the most popular movie stars in 1998.

Learn about the life of this popular comedian.

"For the first time, the full, fascinating, and inspirational true story of Danny Trejo's journey from crime, prison, addiction, and loss to unexpected fame as Hollywood's favorite bad guy with a heart of gold."--

"A biography chronicling the life of Ira Aldridge, an African American actor who is considered to be one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of the nineteenth century. Includes afterword and author's sources"--

A biography of the popular comedian, known for his stand-up routines and for his role on the late-night television program, "Saturday Night Live."

"The chronology and themes of Bruce Lee's meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and legacy of one of the most influential martial artists of our time"--

"As a six-foot-two, dreadlocked black man, Tyler Merritt knows that getting too close to the wrong person can get him killed. But he also believes that proximity can be a cure for racism. Tyler Merritt's video "Before You Call the Cops" has been viewed more than 59 million times. He's appeared on Jimmy Kimmel and Sports Illustrated and has been profiled in the New York Times. The viral video's main point--that the more you know someone, the more empathy,...

"Ronald Reagan was a movie star before he became president of the United States. He had a great smile and a warm, friendly voice. He loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. But don't be fooled by his charm: Reagan was also one of the toughest presidents that America has ever known. He defeated the Evil Empire of communism and won the Cold War--and he did it without firing a single shot. This is the remarkable true story of a poor boy from Illinois...

Told with a remarkable sense of intimacy, visual style and musical panache, Susanne Rostock's inspiring biographical documentary surveys the life and times of singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte. From his rise to fame as a singer and his experiences touring a segregated country to his provocative crossover into Hollywood, Belafonte's groundbreaking career personifies the American civil rights movement.