
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Roza Nozari (Illustrator)
Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series
A young dreamer becomes a TV icon, creating hit shows and fulfilling her childhood ambitions.
Mindy Kaling adored TV comedy as a child, dreaming of creating her own shows. From college theater to a breakthrough role on The Office, she crafted her path to success. Mindy then created The Mindy Project and the hit series Never Have I Ever, watched by millions. This inspiring tale, with vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts, reveals how a little girl's dream turned into a remarkable career. Discover how Mindy's journey from a comedy-loving child to a celebrated writer and director encourages young dreamers to pursue their passions and change the world.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director. When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theater and met a friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office (US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office. She then went on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever, the Netflix Original smash hit watched by 40 million people, fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a director and writer. This empowering book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with photos and a detailed profile of Mindy’s life. 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 hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, 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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