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Pop Culture Bios
Series · 11 books · 2012-2015

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#9

Cody Simpson

Pop Star from Down Under

2013

You may know that Cody Simpson became an overnight singing sensation when a music producer discovered him on YouTube in 2009. But did you know that • is a talented swimmer who once seriously thought about competing in the Olympics? • wrote his very first song when he was just seven? • was bullied for his singing and now supports a national anti-bullying campaign? Want to know more about the life of this fascinating star? Read on to learn all about Cody's favorite pastimes, closest friends, charity work, musical inspirations, career goals, and more!
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#11

Emma Stone

Star of the Stage, TV, and Film

2014

You may know that Emma Stone has made movie audiences laugh and cry in a wide range of roles, from Superbad to The Help . But did you know that • loves computers and used to build her own websites for fun? • is a natural blonde who only started getting roles after she dyed her hair brown? • has a tattoo with a very special backstory? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood, family, acting career, future plans, and more!
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#12

Emma Watson

From Wizards to Wallflowers

2014

You may know that Emma Watson rose to fame playing Hermione in the beloved Harry Potter films. But did you know that • is supersmart and studied at Brown University? • was so nervous about playing Sam in The Perks of Being a Wallflower that she emailed the director to tell him he could do better? • designs her own line of clothing for People Tree, a company that's known for paying its workers a fair wage? Want to know more about the life of this gifted celebrity? Read on to learn all about Emma's childhood, family, likes and dislikes, upcoming projects, hopes for the future, and more!
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#18

Justin Timberlake

From Mouseketeer to Megastar

2015

You probably know Justin Timberlake as the successful boy-band singer turned solo artist whose voice dominates the airwaves. But did you know that • sang―and lost!―on the competitive TV show Star Search at the age of eleven? • opened a barbecue restaurant in New York City? • wrote a song for his wife, Jessica Biel, and sang it for her on their wedding day? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Justin's family, his All New Mickey Mouse Club years, car collection, movie roles, Saturday Night Live appearances, and more!
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#21

Little Mix

Singers with X-tra Success

2014

You may know that Little Mix became instantly popular after winning The X Factor . But did you know that the • didn't know one other until they met on the TV show? • had one fan chase their tour bus for two hundred blocks? • has the highest-charting debut album for a British girl group in America? Want to know more about this talented pop group? Read on to learn all about Little Mix's life before stardom, breakthrough performances, passions, upcoming projects, and more!
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#22

Logan Lerman

The Perks of Being an Action Star

2014

You may know that Logan Lerman became instantly popular after starring in the hit indie movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. But did you know that he: has starred in three action movies? arrived three whole weeks before shooting started for Perks to get ready for his role? loves music and plays everything from the piano and guitar to a ukulele? Want to know more about the life of this talented actor? Read on to learn all about Logan's childhood, nickname, breakthrough performances, passions, upcoming projects, and more!
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#23

Lorde

Songstress with Style

2015

You probably know Lorde as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. But did you know that • sang in a band named Extreme at the age of twelve? • turned down a chance to perform as an opening act on Katy Perry's world tour? • won second place in a worldwide literature competition? Want to know more about the life of this stylish New Zealand-born artist? Read on to learn all about Lorde's school years, road to stardom, dreams for the future, and more!
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#24

Maia Mitchell

Talent from Down Under

2014

You may know Maia Mitchell from the Disney Channel's Teen Beach Movie . But did you know that • was born and raised in Australia and learned her American accent by watching TV? • loves playing the guitar and writing music? • prefers low-key jeans and sneakers to glamorous outfits? Want to know more about this talented star? Read on to learn all about Maia's life before stardom, rise to fame, breakthrough roles, passions, and more!
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#26

One Direction

Breakout Boy Band

2012

You may know that the U.K. pop group One Direction broke records when it hit the U.S. music scene. The singers' album Up All Night debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard charts. But did you know • the stars didn't know each other before getting their big break on The X Factor with Simon Cowell? • the band needed 100 security guards for its first performance in Dallas, Texas? • one of the band members has a fear of spoons? Want to know more about the group's singers―Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson? Read on to learn all about 1D's amazing rise to fame!
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#31

Taylor Lautner

Twilight's Fearless Werewolf

2012

You may know that Taylor Lautner stole the hearts of many Twihards when he played Jacob Black in the Twilight Saga films. But did you know that Taylor: is a karate expert and earned a black belt by age eight?...had never heard of the Twilight Saga before his talent agency snagged him an audition for the films?...adopted a four-footed best friend—a tiny Maltese dog named Roxy? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Taylor's childhood, parents and sis, show business idols, love life, future plans, and more!
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#36

Zoë Kravitz

X-Men's Amazing Angel

2012

You may know that Zoë Kravitz made a splash when she starred as Angel Salvadore in X-Men: First Class. But did you know that Zoë has a passion for music and started her own band called Elevator Fight?; loves to borrow clothing from her super-stylish parents, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz?; considers herself quirky and thinks it would be a challenge to play a regular, everyday character? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Zo's childhood, parents, acting, singing, future plans, and more!

Authors

Nadia Higgins
Nadia Higgins
Author · 8 books

Nadia Higgins is the author of 50-plus books for children. She also worked as an editor in the industry for almost ten years. Many of her books have a science bent, though she’s also written about pop stars, car art, and zombies. Nadia's favorite part of being a writer is doing research. "I'm always looking for that vivid detail or off-the-wall fact," she says. Her books often use humor or fiction techniques to bring a nonfiction topic to life. Besides writing, Nadia enjoys dancing, making soup, and doing puzzles. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young daughters.

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