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Thicker than water

a memoir
2023
"In [this book, the author] gives readers an intimate view into both her public and private worlds--as a mother, daughter, wife, artist, advocate, and trailblazer. Chronicling her upbringing and life's journey thus far, she reveals how she faced a series of challenges and setbacks, effectively hid childhood traumas, met extraordinary mentors, managed to grow her career, and crossed the threshold into stardom and political advocacy, ultimately discovering her truest self and, with it, a deeper sense of belonging"--Publisher.

From scratch

a memoir of love, Sicily, and finding home
2020
"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.

Zendaya

Hollywood superstar
2023
Read about how Zendaya got her start, from dancing in a commercial, releasing an album in 2013, to writing books and more.

To boldly go

how Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek helped advance civil rights
2023
"[This book] tells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields"--Provided by publisher.

Finding me

2022
Award winning actress Viola Davis shares her life's story, through her coming-of-age in Rhode Island to her present day.

Oprah Winfrey

2021
"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--Provided by publisher.

Reach for the Skai

how to inspire, empower, and clapback
2021
"Actress and activist Skai Jackson shares her lessons on life and her rise to stardom in this . . . memoir about self-acceptance, girl empowerment, and the classy clapback"--Provided by publisher.

I am Oprah Winfrey

2021
"This picture book biography focuses on critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become 'Queen of All Media'"--Provided by publisher.

Oprah Winfrey

"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.

Just as I am

a memoir
2021
A memoir of Cicely Tyson in which she discusses her childhood, family life, and career as an actor.

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