african american actors

"Zendaya began her acting career at age thirteen when she landed one of the starring roles in the Disney Channel's Shake It Up. Since then, the actress has not slowed down, starring in action-packed superhero films, dazzling movie musicals, and highly acclaimed TV shows. At only twenty-four, Zendaya won her first Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the hit TV show Euphoria. The Hollywood star is an actress, singer, model, and style icon who advocates for causes like feminism, anti-bullying, anti-racism, and voter registration. Learn all about the star-studded career and the inspiring life of Zendaya in this new book that was voted for by young readers worldwide!"--Provided by publisher.

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 future. Colorful photographs of Zendaya on the red carpet accompany the at-level biographical text.

The memoirs of actor, producer, and musician Will Smith.

"In this . . . memoir, award-winning, multi-talented entertainer Jamie Foxx shares the story of being raised by his no-nonsense grandmother, the glamour and pitfalls of life in Hollywood, and the lessons he took from both worlds to raise his two daughters"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out about the life of American entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey from her childhood to breaking into the media and her many campaigns for change. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children"--Provided by publisher.

Actor Chadwick Boseman has starred in many films, portraying notably strong characters including baseball legend Jackie Robinson and superhero Black Panther. Even though Boseman's film career didn't start until he was in his 30s, he has worked hard for his success. In this enlightening biography, readers will learn about Boseman's upbringing, education, acting career, and more. Accessible text and photographs of Boseman on the red carpet highlight his acting journey. A timeline of key points guides readers through Boseman's life and career.

"Black Panther is one of the . . . popular superhero films . . . and its massive success helped its star--Chadwick Boseman--become a household name. How did Boseman get cast as this . . . hero, and how did he prepare for this role? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more through . . . text written at an achievable level for readers at a variety of ages. Full-color photographs of Boseman at work and on the red carpet are presented alongside this . . . text, and a . . . timeline and . . . fact boxes provide additional information on this high-interest topic"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out about the life of American entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey from her childhood to breaking into the media and her many campaigns for change. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life and career of TV star and producer Oprah Winfrey.

Presents the history of African-Americans in the performing arts from the beginnings in slavery to the artistic achievements in the late 1960s covering artists, musicians, singers, and dancers.