Laverne Cox
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Laverne Cox

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Olivia Daisy Coles (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A trans pioneer finds her true self on stage, inspiring others to live authentically.

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32 pages· 531 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Laverne Cox always felt different, yearning to express her true self. Despite societal constraints, her passion for dance and acting led her to New York City, where she broke barriers as the first transgender woman of color to lead a TV series and earn an Emmy nomination. This inspiring tale of resilience and authenticity encourages young readers to embrace their identities and pursue their dreams. Discover Laverne's journey through vibrant illustrations and insightful facts, and be inspired to change the world with your own unique story.

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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, 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 color 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. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children​. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
531
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about actingBooks about AmericaBooks about self-esteemBooks about LGBTQBooks about performing arts
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Published
September 13, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711270916

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