african american actors

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.

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

"A . . . cross-cultural love story set against the lush backdrop of the Sicilian countryside, where one woman discovers the healing powers of food, family, and unexpected grace in her darkest hour"--Provided by publisher.