entertainers

Grandpa demonstrates for his visiting grandchildren some of the songs, dances, and jokes he performed when he was a vaudeville entertainer.

Describes the life of Bill Cosby from his childhood in Philadelphia through his successful career as a comedian.

Contains alphabetically arranged biographical sketches of well-known personalities.

Profiles celebrities and people of interest to young readers.

People working in a wide range of performing careers, including a trial lawyer, comedian, dancer, and anchorwoman, describe the daily routines, benefits, and drawbacks of their jobs and the education and training they received.

Examines the lives of eight black Americans who combined determination and hard work to rise to the top of the entertainment world.

Autobiography covering the childhood of a woman who has been a professional dancer, actress, poet, journalist, and television producer.

Recounts the life and career of this American humorist and entertainer who was born to part-Cherokee parents in 1879.

Discusses the professional and personal life of the well-known comedian.

Rock reporter Ben Fong-Torres reflects on the experiences he had while studying the rock and pop culture of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.