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Alien superstar

Buddy Burger escapes his home planet, lands in Hollywood, and is cast in a new television series, but must pretend his six eyes and suction-cup feet are the costume and his human skin, real.

Beauty mark

a verse novel of Marilyn Monroe
Presents a fictionalized look at the life of film star Marilyn Monroe.

Now that I've found you

"Following in the footsteps of her ?berfamous grandma, eighteen-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next big star. That is until a close friend's betrayal leads to her being blacklisted... Fortunately, Evie knows just the thing to save her floundering career: a public appearance with America's most beloved actress--her grandma Gigi, aka the Evelyn Conaway. The only problem? Gigi is a recluse who's been out of the limelight for almost twenty years. Days before Evie plans to present her grandma with an honorary award in front of Hollywood's elite, Gigi does the unthinkable: she disappears. With time running out and her comeback on the line, Evie reluctantly enlists the help of the last person to see Gigi before she vanished: Milo Williams, a cute musician Evie isn't sure she can trust. As Evie and Milo conduct a wild manhunt across New York City, romance and adventure abound while Evie makes some surprising discoveries about her grandma--and herself"--From the publisher's web site.

Daring Darleen, queen of the screen

"It's 1914, and twelve-year old Darleen Darling has the most exciting job in the world--she gets to dangle from cliffs and stop moving trains and soar through the sky in runaway balloons! Yes, that's right: Darleen is a hero and a star--in the make-believe world of the movies ... But Darleen's fictional adventures collide with reality when a fake kidnapping intended as a publicity stunt becomes all too real. Now she is in the hands of the dastardly criminals who have just nabbed the famous young heiress Miss Victorine Berrryman. With their lives at stake, can Darleen become the daring heroine she's long pretended to be on film?"--Provided by publisher.

Pro-wrestling superstar John Cena

A brief look at how professional wrestler John Cena became a superstar.

Reach for the Skai

how to inspire, empower, and clapback
"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.
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Childish Gambino

multifaceted artist
Looks at the life of American actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, musician, deejay, Childish Gambino.
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Aurora plays the part

Princess Aurora doesn't even know she's a princess! She's lived her entire life in a cottage in the forest with her Aunt Flora, Aunt Fauna, and Aunt Merryweather.
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A$AP Rocky

master collaborator
Looks at the life of American rapper, songwriter, record producer, model, actor, and music video director, A$AP Rocky.
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Clifford goes to Hollywood

Clifford, the big red dog, becomes a star in Hollywood, but something is missing from his life.
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