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"Millie Bobby Brown rose to fame playing the character Eleven on the Netflix TV show, Stranger Things. Now she's using her fame to try to make the world a better place. Learn more about Millie's acting and activism!"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the life and career of the African-American singer-actor who spoke out against racism and injustice.

Demi Lovato rose to stardom as a child actor, and went on to fame as a talented singer and performer. But what is this high-profile star like offstage? High-interest details and bold photos of Demi's fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave readers feeling confident.

"From his stage triumphs to his onscreen work, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his command of stage and screen. His memoir [presents] a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life--from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim--proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself"--Provided by publisher.

Frederick O'Neal was an outspoken leader for equity in the American entertainment industry. In 1940 he co-founded the American Negro Theatre. It was only the beginning of his contributions to theater. Each time he was elevated, he used his position to make things better for Black actors and other minority actors and actresses.

"Relly can't wait for his beloved grandfather to finally see him on stage. Though his grandfather would prefer his grandson pursue something more 'practical, Relly just knows when he sees the show, he will change his mind. But right before their night show, a member of the Squad loses their phone down an open manhole. When the entire Squad goes down to help retrieve it, they find themselves in 1950s Manhattan. A big problem, considering the curtain goes up in about two hours--and over sixty years in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Actor and comedian Keenan Thompson tells his story from a child star to SNL's longest-serving actor, and what he learned how to be a grown-up along the way.

The award-winning master biographer chronicles the meteoric rise and enduring influence of the greatest female pop icon of the modern era who has never stopped experimenting, pushing boundaries that changed culture globally, and fiercely defending a person's right to love whomever--and be whoever--they wanted.

Jada Pinkett Smith recounts her story from her unconventional upbringing in Baltimore, to her unconventional marriage to Will Smith, and to discovering her power as a woman.