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Sister Carrie

The story of a young woman from Wisconsin who goes to Chicago, becomes an actress, marries and goes to New York, and when her husband loses his job, goes onstage again; and includes historical context, explanatory notes, excerpts of criticism, discussion questions, and other study tools.
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Becoming Maria

love and chaos in the South Bronx
"Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress and writer Sonia Manzano plunges us into the daily lives of a Latino family that is loving--and troubled"--Publisher.
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Tyra Banks

from the runway to the television screen
Profiles the life and career of Tyra Banks, covering her modeling career, her rise to success as an actress, and more.
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Miley Cyrus

An illustrated exploration of the life of Miley Cyrus that describes her childhood, family, career, popularity, and more.
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China Anne McClain

China Anne McClain started singing and acting from a young age. A talented musician, who with her sisters formed the pop group McClain, China has also appeared in major motion pictures as well popular television shows. In 2014, she won an Image Award for her work as a young African American actress. Through simple text and colorful photos, readers will be enthralled by McClain s success story. A Words to Know section in the beginning of the text helps students learn new vocabulary, and direct quotations allow readers to relate to the young star on a deeper level. "Did You Know?" Fun Fact Boxes, Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites, Chapter Notes.
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Zendaya

Looks at the life and career of American actress, singer, and dancer Zendaya.
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Tootsie

Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to land a part on a soap opera, and is enjoying great success until he falls in love with his beautiful coworker, Julie.

Introducing Dorothy Dandridge

A story about a stage performer, who struggled with the challenge of her color, beat out many more famous rivals and become the first African-American woman ever nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award.

Rachel Crow

from the heart
Photographs and text briefly describe the life and accomplishments of Rachel Crow.

Ariana Grande

from actress to chart-topping singer
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of the young actress and singer, from her role on the television series "Victorious" to winning New Artist of the Year at the 2013 American Music Awards.
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