actors

"Often acknowledged as being one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, Chris Hemsworth has starred in many popular movies, perhaps most notably as the superhero Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But the Australian actor has done more than just act. He's also involved in a charity that helps children and has even developed an app! This volume tells the story of Hemsworth's rise to fame, from his years learning to act to becoming one of the world's best-known celebrities!"--Provided by publisher.

"A well-known actress and producer, America Ferrera is also an author and activist! In 2018 she released a book called American Like Me, which explores different cultures in America. She also uses her public platform to fight for things she believes in, such as justice and civil rights. With color photographs and . . . text, this biographical volume gives readers an inside look at Ferrera's life, from her childhood and transition to stardom to her adult life as a producer, activist, and mother"--Provided by publisher.

Before there was Mufasa...Before there was Darth Vader... There was a young boy names James Earl Jones, who spoke with a stutter and dreaded having to talk in class. Whenever James tried to voice his thoughts, his words got stuck in his throat. But James figured out a solution for his shame: if he didn't speak, he wouldn't stutter. And so he was silent...until he wrote his own poem, Ode to Grapefruit, and found a love for poetry. Lyrical text, stunning art, and compelling backmatter about stuttering pair together for a remarkable picture book about how a boy who refused to speak for eight years learned to manage his stutter through poetry--and grew up to become an EGOT-winning performer with a voice few could forget.

"Today, Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, can be recognized for the many movies and TV shows he's appeared in, but not too long ago he was better known for his wrestling skills. In this . . . volume, readers follow along with the star's journey and see how he successfully transitioned from athlete to actor"--Provided by publisher.

Meet one of the bright, young faces of Hollywood, Sadie Sink. This title introduces Sadie as a girl with a dream to be on Broadway and follows her as she transitions into the Stranger Things star that has captivated the world. Easy-to-understand text and full-color photos touch on each stage of Sadie's career so far. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

Before legendary actor James Earl Jones was recognized for his memorable, smooth voice, he was just James -- a stutterer who stopped speaking for eight years as a child...and ultimately found his voice through poetry.

"Holly Sherwin has been a struggling playwright for years, but now, after receiving a grant to develop her play Witching Night, she may finally be close to her big break. All she needs is time and space to bring her vision to life. When she stumbles across Hill House on a weekend getaway upstate, she is immediately taken in by the mansion, nearly hidden outside a remote village. It's enormous, old, and ever-so eerie--the perfect place to develop and rehearse her play. Despite her own hesitations, Holly's girlfriend, Nisa, agrees to join Holly in renting the house for a month, and soon a troupe of actors, each with ghosts of their own, arrive. Yet as they settle in, the house's peculiarities are made known: strange creatures stalk the grounds, disturbing sounds echo throughout the halls, and time itself seems to shift. All too soon, Holly and her friends find themselves at odds not just with one another, but with the house itself. It seems something has been waiting in Hill House all these years, and it no longer intends to walk alone . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"From the moment she burst onto the MMA scene, Ronda Rousey was unbeatable. . . . A superstar in her sport, she transcended athletics, appearing in blockbuster films and becoming a role model for women everywhere. Then, on November 15, 2015, it all came crashing down. . . . Rousey explores the greatest challenge of her life and, ultimately, how she rebuilt her career into something better in the aftermath. She recounts how she replaced her pursuit of perfection with the pursuit of happiness and found a blessing in disguise amongst the wreckage"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the life and career of singer and actress Idina Menzel.

From her hit songs and her makeup line to her role on Only Murders in the Building, Selena Gomez is known for being a talented singer, actress, and businesswoman. However, she's much more than just those things. She's doing her part to raise awareness about kidney disorders after needing a kidney transplant herself, and she's started a mental health initiative to fight the stigma around this issue. Readers are introduced to all these facets of this superstar through accessible main text, quote boxes, and graphic organizers, including a list of ways to follow in her footsteps and help others.