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Series · 9 books · 2020-2021

Books in series

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#1

Ariana Grande

Music Superstar

2020

Ariana Grande always wanted to be a star. After honing her voice in community theater, Grande landed her first big role in a Broadway musical. On the Nickelodeon show Victorious, her dream of singing before a national audience came true. Soon Grande's music career was ready to soar. Her albums sold millions of copies, and fans from around the world flocked to see her perform. When tragedy struck her concert in Manchester, England, Grande responded with care and support for her fans. Trace Grande's journey from local talent to global superstar and see how she rocks the stage, advocates for mental health, and speaks up for women everywhere.
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#2

Harriet Tubman

Abolitionist and American Hero (Boss Lady Bios

2021

Harriet Tubman dreamed of freedom from a young age. After suffering enslavement in her early life, Tubman escaped to freedom through the secret network of the Underground Railroad. From then on, she devoted herself to freeing and helping others. She led daring escapes along the Railroad, traveling by night and wearing clever disguises so she and her “passengers” could avoid capture. During the Civil War, she served as a nurse and spy for the Union Army and even led a raid. Learn about Tubman’s extraordinary life and how she kept fighting for freedom and justice.
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#4

Kylie Jenner

Makeup Mogul

2020

Being a reality TV star meant that Kylie Jenner grew up with the world watching her. As her siblings modeled, started businesses, and took on Hollywood, Jenner wondered how to make her mark. Connecting with her fans online led her to start her own company: Kylie Cosmetics. Jenner's social media savvy and talent for business grew Kylie Cosmetics into a major makeup empire, with Jenner herself behind the look, feel, and branding of her products. Balancing business with her personal life, Jenner became a mom and the world's youngest billionaire in one whirlwind year. Find out how Jenner expands her audience, grows her business, and makes the most of her lifelong spotlight.
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#5

Mae Jemison

Trailblazing Astronaut (Boss Lady Bios

2021

Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, is an engineer, physician, teacher, Peace Corps volunteer, and founder of multiple technology companies. This fascinating bio tells about her inspiring story on Earth and beyond.
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#7

Michelle Obama

Political Icon

2020

Growing up on Chicago's South Side, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson loved school and her family. Driven by her parents' passion for education and her own desire to succeed, she graduated first from Princeton and then Harvard Law School and landed a job at a prestigious law firm, where she met her soon-to-be husband, Barack Obama. While raising their two young daughters, Michelle Obama committed herself to public service. She kept that commitment as her husband's political career soared and worked hard to continue serving the public when her family landed in the White House. Follow Obama's journey from Chicago school kid to history-making First Lady and beyond as she continues to make her mark as an inspiring speaker, bestselling author, and agent for positive change.
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#8

Misty Copeland

Principal Ballerina

2020

Misty Copeland is an author, global volunteer, and principal ballerina. But her path to success was not a straight one. Discover how Copeland used perseverance and talent to achieve her dream.
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#9

P!nk

Pop Powerhouse (Boss Lady Bios

2021

Pop powerhouse P!nk has taken the music world by storm, producing hit singles and receiving numerous awards. This book tells about her journey to success and how she uses that success to help others.
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#10

Serena Williams

Tennis Superstar (Boss Lady Bios

2021

One of the world's greatest tennis players, Serena Williams also designs clothing, invests in startups, and raises her daughter. Learn how the superstar does it all and still finds time to help others.
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#11

Sonia Sotomayor

First Latina Supreme Court Justice (Boss Lady Bios

2021

The daughter of Puerto Rican parents, Sonia Sotomayor won scholarships to Princeton and Yale before launching her impressive legal career. Follow Sotomayor's journey from the Bronx to the Supreme Court.

Authors

Niki Ahrens
Niki Ahrens
Author · 4 books
Birds and words. Naturalist educator and children's non-fiction author. Out birding or gardening.
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