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1) Mindy Kaling
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When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theatre and met a friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office (US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office. She then went on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever,...
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Crown Books for Young Readers
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[2022]
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Multiple
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"An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan has been making movies and amazing audiences with his original and comedic stunts for decades. But before he was an international star, Jackie grew up in relative poverty in China, studied martial arts at the grueling China Drama Academy, and worked for years trying to find his way in film. Discover how Jackie used his goofball...
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"Twelve biographies follow the career paths of Native people who work in the complex entertainment industry, either in front of or behind the camera. Included are descriptions of what each member of a production team does, as well as advice on what it takes to get started in the entertainment industry"--Provided by publisher.
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"Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about Hedy Lamarr from her early career as a Hollywood actress to her invention of a frequency-hopping mechanism that is now used in cell phones and GPS technology. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text."--Publisher's website.
11) Audrey Hepburn
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"Presents information about Audrey Hepburn, from her youth in Nazi-occupied Europe, through her rise to stardom in some of the era's most popular films, to her dedication to UNICEF." --
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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...
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"Whether he's singing on stage, charming audiences on the silver screen, or writing the next Broadway hit, Lin-Manuel Miranda is sure to find success. Find out how he went from a home filled with music to a run in one of the most iconic musicals of all time"--Provided by publisher.
15) Laverne Cox
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Presents and illustrated look at the life American actress and LGBT advocate, Laverne Cox.
17) Hedy Lamarr
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"Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about scientific theories. A gifted musician and actress, she soon found fame on the stage, but her scientific curiosity never stopped. Electronics, chemistry, engineering - whatever Hedy put her mind to, she came up with ingenious inventions, blazing a trail for women in science and making great strides towards science. As well as a glittering film career,...
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"Actress Meghan Markle is set to marry Prince Harry of Britain in May 2018. As a biracial actress, she faced a fair deal of struggles conforming to Hollywood's expectations of how she should look, dress, and speak. After landing a role in the hit show Suits in 2011, Meghan started to use her fame to speak out about equality. This biography explores Meghan's path to royalty and the challenges she faced on her journey. Age-appropriate text supports...
20) Zendaya
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"Few actors can go by one name. Zendaya is one of them. Born Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman, she first found success on the Disney Channel. She continued to act in TV shows and made the leap to the silver screen in 2017 as Michelle in Spider Man: Homecoming. In recent years, Zendaya has branched out into more dramatic and controversial roles. Readers will love learning about Zendaya's early career, family life, personal interests, and goals for the...
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