Books with title GOMEZ, SELENA - REVIVAL

When she was very young, Selena Gomez wanted to be an actress. But she lived in a small Texas town, not Hollywood. Her parents were divorced. Money was tight. Selena persisted with her dream, and when she was seven, she auditioned for and won a part on Barney & Friends. A few years later, she landed a role as Mikayla on the popular Miley Cyrus show, Hannah Montana. Selena liked acting and worked hard to improve her skills. During the next few years, she appeared in many TV and movie roles. Then she was offered the chance to star in her own TV show. Read about how Selena Gomez, star of Disney Channel s Wizards of Waverly Place, evolved from an unknown girl into one of today s busiest actors, even receiving the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress!

This new title in Lucent's People in the News series discusses the life and career of Selena Gomez. It details her difficult childhood as the only child of a single mother, becoming a Disney star, and her evolution into an international celebrity through ; This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well

Selena Gomez didnt use magic powers to become a star, even though she has them on TV. Learn more about how Selena got her start in this easy-to-read, high-interest book. Enhanced by photographs of this rising star acting and singing with her band, fun facts about Selena will interest even the most reluctant readers. The book also includes a timeline highlighting Selenas greatest accomplishments thus far.