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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Is RuPaul?
By Nico Medina, Who HQ, Andrew Thomson (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
The life story of RuPaul, a famous drag queen and TV host.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 315 ratings
112 pages· 8,081 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
From a young dreamer in Atlanta to a global icon, RuPaul Andre Charles redefined the art of drag. At fifteen, he pursued theater, crafting a persona that would captivate the world. In the 1980s, RuPaul's career took off, leading to the creation of the groundbreaking show, RuPaul's Drag Race. This Emmy-winning host and producer not only entertained millions but also elevated drag culture worldwide. How did RuPaul become the face of a movement that celebrates individuality and creativity? Dive into the story of a legend who turned passion into a cultural revolution.
From the publisher
Learn how this Emmy-winning host, producer, and television personality became the world’s most famous drag queen. RuPaul Andre Charles always knew he was meant to be a performer. Even as a young child, he loved to dress up and imitate the glamorous women he saw on television. When he turned fifteen, he began studying theater in a performing arts school in Atlanta and never looked back. Ru developed his drag-queen personality and launched his career in the 1980s. He now hosts and judges the widely popular and long-running show RuPaul’s Drag Race, which has raised the profile of the art of drag, and drag queens around the world.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 8,081
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1010L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~6.8
- F&P level
- ~X
Publication
- Published
- May 11, 2021
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780593222690
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