LAVERNE COX

In this book from the critically acclaimed multimillion copy bestselling 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 colour 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 bestselling biography series for kids that explores 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 of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages in a range of formats The board