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Books in Influential People series

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Penelope S. Nelson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical Hamilton is a national hit. Read about how he got his start on Broadway and his rise to fame!
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  • Yara Shahidi

    Emily Hudd

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Yara Shahidi has acted in popular TV shows and movies. Now she uses her popularity to teach others about important issues. Learn more about her activisim!
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  • Kendrick Lamar

    Martha London

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Grammy-award-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar uses his lyrics to speak on social issues facing African Americans today. Learn more about how he uses his musical talents to spread awareness.
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  • LeBron James

    Laura Price Steele

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)
    LeBron James worked hard to become a National Basketball Association (NBA) star. Now he uses his fame to give back to others. Learn more about how James rose to the top of the NBA!
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  • Millie Bobby Brown

    Martha London

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)
    Millie Bobby Brown rose to fame playing the character Eleven on the Netflix TV show Stranger Things. Now she's using her fame to try to make the world a better place. Learn more about Millie's acting and activism!
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  • Amandla Stenberg

    Jenny Benjamin

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Amandla Stenberg had her first big break as Rue in the 2012 The Hunger Games movie. She is an actress, musician, writer, and activist. Learn more about how Amandla Stenberg is using her voice to make a difference!
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  • Amandla Stenberg

    Jenny Benjamin

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Amandla Stenberg had her first big break as Rue in the 2012 The Hunger Games movie. She is an actress, musician, writer, and activist. Learn more about how Amandla Stenberg is using her voice to make a difference!
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  • Michael B. Jordan

    Celina McManus

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)
    Actor Michael B. Jordan is known for connecting with his characters, including playing the villain in the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther. Learn more about his rise to fame!
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  • Storm Reid

    Samantha S. Bell

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2019)
    Storm Reid earned praise for her starring role in A Wrinkle in Time. Learn about how this teen actress got her start!
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  • Stephen Curry

    Matt Lilley

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)
    Stephen Curry is one of the top players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Now he uses his fame to give back to others. Learn more about how Curry became an NBA star!
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  • Beyoncé

    Emily Hudd

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Beyonce has been at the top of the music industry for decades. She uses her platform to bring awareness to social issues. Learn more about her passion for helping others.
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  • Lupita Nyong'o

    Stephanie Watson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2020)
    When Lupita Nyong'o was a young girl, she didn't think she could be a famous actor. Now she is an Academy Award winner. Learn more about her rise to stardom!
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