
Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara · Illustrated by Wednesday Holmes
Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series
A fortune foretold fame; RuPaul's journey from dress-up to drag inspires self-love and success.
Before RuPaul was born, a fortune teller predicted his fame. From playing dress-up to performing arts, RuPaul's journey led him to New York's punk scene and ultimately to drag, where he found his true expression. As he rose to success, RuPaul aimed to uplift others, encouraging self-love and authenticity. This vibrant tale, filled with quirky illustrations and fascinating facts, captures the life of a performer who inspires us to embrace who we are. Discover how a child's dream transformed into a legacy of empowerment and creativity, leaving a mark on the world.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel, and host of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous… It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and that’s where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and then moved to New York to mix things up in a punk band. Later, drag was a way to express himself as an artist. He found success for himself, then wanted to help others find theirs. He inspires us to do what feels right and love ourselves. This witty and wise 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 inspiring performer’s life. Cloth quarter binding makes this book a stylish and attractive gift for all children who love to dream. 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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