Books in A Robbie Reader Contemporary Biography 2020 series

Zendaya was very shy as a small child. That shyness vanished when she began to perform. Her first big break came when she got the part of Rocky Blue for Disney Channels Shake It Up. At age 16, Zendaya competed on Dancing with the Stars. In addition to singing and dancing, she uses her talents to support many charities by raising money. Open this book to read about this multi-talented singer, dancer, author, philanthropist, and actor.

Kylie Jenner was born into a famous family, but she has taken the fashion world by storm all on her own! As the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family, Jenner has lived her life in the spotlight and been featured on countless TV shows, fashion magazines, and social media outlets. But the real Kylie is a private person who loves her family and has worked hard to create an empire that has made her one of the richest women in the world. Learn Kylies amazing story and the secrets to her success in this engaging biography of a young star.

Bruno Mars seemed to burst on the music scene overnight. In reality, he has been on the stage all his life. When he was four, he was famous as the worlds youngest Elvis impersonator and he was part of his familys show. When he moved to Los Angeles, he couldnt find work and so he turned to songwriting. Now he is singing his own songs and doing fancy moves in his fun, high energy shows. When the Super Bowl asked him to do the halftime show that helped Bruno Mars become a super star.

Camila Cabello was once a shy girl who was terrified of singing in public. She loved music so much that she overcame her fears and auditioned for the popular TV show The X Factor. As part of the singing group Fifth Harmony, Cabello became successful around the world. This talented singer wanted more. Learn how Cabello found the courage to go out on her own and become one of the most popular performers of her time in this inspiring biography.

Before 2017, a woman had never starred as the lead role in a superhero movie. All that changed when Gal Gadot exploded onto the screen in Wonder Woman. Gadot is a lot like her character. Smart and strong, Gadot was a soldier in the Israeli army and also had a successful modeling and acting career. Learn about Gadots many powerful roles and learn why this superhero actress has become a role model for young people all over the world.

Miranda Cosgrove has been an actress for just about as long as she can remember. She didn t even aim to get into show business at the beginning. Show business found her! After being discovered at age three, she appeared in television commercials and advertisements until her big break came in 2002. That s when she landed the role of Megan, the annoying younger sister in Drake & Josh. Meanwhile, she also performed in her first big-screen production, The School of Rock, with comedian Jack Black. Since then, Miranda has become a popular figure on Nickelodeon. After Drake & Josh, she starred in her own television show, iCarly. But Miranda isn t just an actress. She s also just a regular girl who loves hanging out with friends and doing typical kid stuff, just like you!