comedians

Explores Notaro's life and what brought her to comedy as well as how she uses comedy to help us examine and process our own lives.

Readers will learn how Haddish has grown from the pain and struggles of her childhood to become a strong new voice for female comedians.

How Peele and Key's ability to combine comedy with a sharp sense for social commentary has put them on the path toward continued success in an industry that has not had many African American superstars.

This biography about comedian Tiffany Haddish covers her childhood, personal and professional struggles, eventural success, and more.

"Trevor Noah is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and television host. Readers will learn about his life in South Africa, his career once he moved to the US, and how his thoughts on politics and culture changed over time"--Provided by publisher.

"When Tig Notaro stepped on stage and announced to the world she had bilateral stage two breast cancer, she had already had a very bad year--and the difficulties were not over. Notaro was able to find the humor and humanity in even the darkest of places, however, and for that she has become one of today's most well known comedians. This . . . volume explores Notaro's life and what brought her to comedy as well as how she uses comedy to help us examine and process our own lives"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life and career of Kevin Hart, comedian and actor.

"This title chronicles the rise of Kate McKinnon, a gay female comedian who started with sketches, exploded into stardom with Saturday Night Live, and has made her way to Hollywood and starred in numerous films"--Provided by publisher.

"From the small screen to the big time, Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key (better known as Key & Peele, also the name of their hit sketch comedy show) have made waves across the United States and the world. Branching out beyond comedy, the two have been involved in hit feature films, and their innate ability to combine comedy with a sharp sense for social commentary has put them on the path toward continued success in an industry that has not had many African American superstars"--Provided by publisher.

"Comedian Steve Hofstetter grapples with life after seventh grade... when his world fell apart. Formatted as a series of personal essays, Steve walks his readers through awkward early dating, family turbulence, and the revenge of the bullied nerds"--OCLC.