Laverne Cox
Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel)2022
Book
Discover the life of Laverne Cox, the actress and trans pioneer. As a kid, Laverne felt different. Even though she felt like a girl, she wasn't allowed to live her life as a girl. But she loved dancing and acting, and felt like she could be her true self under the spotlights on stage. After school, she moved to New York City to study ballet, and pursued acting. Laverne became the first transgender woman of colour to lead a TV series, and was the first ever trans actress to be nominated for an Emmy. She continues to inspire kids all around the world to live their lives how they want to, and to be their true selves. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the actress.
Main title:
Laverne Cox / written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara ; illustrated by Olivia Daisy Coles.
Author:
Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel), authorColes, Olivia Daisy, illustrator
Work:
Imprint:
London : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2022.©2022
Collation:
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Translated from the Spanish.
Audience:
4-8 years old.
ISBN:
9780711270893 (hardback)
Dewey class:
791.43028092791.43028
Language:
EnglishSpanish
Subject:
BRN:
449305