Who Was Betty White?
Who Was Betty White?
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Who Was Betty White?

Written by Dana Meachen Rau and Who HQ & illustrated by Laurie A. Conley
Part of the Who Was . . . ? Book Series
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8 - 11
Reading age
56
Page count
69
Words per page
970L
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Sep 26, 2023
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Learn about the remarkable life of actress and comedian Betty White, a pioneer of early television with a seven-decade career, in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics. From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the entertainment industry. She starred in fan-favorite television shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and also blockbuster movies like Toy Story 4 and The Proposal. Over her decades-long career, Betty White won Emmy awards, was named an honorary mayor of Hollywood, earned a star on the Walk of Fame, and set the Guinness World Record for woman with the longest TV career ever. Off-screen, Betty advocated for animal rights, racial justice, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Learn about her legendary life in this book for young readers.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593659809
    Publication Date
    September 26, 2023
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    September 26, 2023
    Page Count
    56
    Words Per Page
    69
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2023020561
    Lexile® Level
    970L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~W
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~6.4

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