actresses

"Following in the footsteps of her ?berfamous grandma, eighteen-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next big star. That is until a close friend's betrayal leads to her being blacklisted. Fortunately, Evie knows just the thing to save her floundering career: a public appearance with America's most beloved actor, her grandma Gigi, aka the Evelyn Conaway. The only problem? Gigi is a recluse who's been out of the limelight for almost twenty years. Days before Evie plans to present her grandma with an honorary award in front of Hollywood's elite, Gigi does the unthinkable: she disappears. With time running out and her comeback on the line, Evie reluctantly enlists the help of the last person to see Gigi before she vanished: Milo Williams, a cute musician Evie isn't sure she can trust. As Evie and Milo conduct a wild manhunt across New York City, romance and adventure abound while Evie makes some surprising discoveries about her grandma and herself"--OCLC.

The students at the Orion Academy put on a musical based on the Wizard of Oz. Due to their egotism, four of them have the part of Dorothy, but as opening night approaches, the Dorothys drop out of the show one-by-one. Bryan Stark must find out why in order to keep the musical from being cancelled.

"The unforgettable story of a daredevil female aviator determined to chart her own course in life, at any cost"--Amazon.

Deaf actor Millicent Simmonds captivated audiences with her performances in Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place . She has appeared in music videos, TV episodes, and at awards shows that have brought awareness to how deaf people experience the world. Learn more about this talented young actor and how she intends to give deaf people the space to tell their own stories.

Chronicles the life and career of Oprah Winfrey, discussing her childhood, family, philanthropy, and more.

This star is a triple threat. She can sing, dance, and act. And Zendaya's just getting started! Discover how Zendaya became such a success as she makes her way into the future.

"Jerzie Jhames is up for the lead role in the hottest new show heading to Broadway, "Roman and Jewel," a "Romeo and Juliet" inspired hip-hopera featuring a diverse cast and modern twists on the play. But her hopes are crushed when she learns mega-star Cinny won the lead and Jerzie is cast as her understudy. Falling for male lead Zeppelin Reid is a terrible idea-- especially once Jerzie learns Cinny wants him for herself. . . But when a video of Jerzie and Zepp practicing goes viral and the entire world weighs in on who should play Jewel, Jerzie learns that while the price of fame is high, friendship, family, and love are priceless"--Provided by publisher.

Bloom has felt abnormal and out of place her whole life. In this collection of personal essays, poems and even amusement park maps, she explores the things she thinks make her "different." In doing so, she comes to realize that a lot of people also feel this way; even people who she otherwise thought were "normal.".

A memoir of Cicely Tyson in which she discusses her childhood, family life, and career as an actor.

"How badly do you want to be famous? What--or who--would you sacrifice? These are the questions Justine Childs is forced to reckon with as the main suspect in the murder of It-girl Eva-Kate Kelly. Not long ago, Eva-Kate drew Justine into her orbit before meeting her untimely end in a Venice Beach canal. Prosecutors and the public want to know: Did Justine, now a social media darling in her own right, kill her celebrity best friend? Can anyone be trusted to tell the truth? Justine has always wanted people to know her name--but not all notoriety is created equal"--Provided by publisher.