Fearless Firsts: Artists Who Changed Entertainment

Celebrate 50+ artists who broke barriers, took risks, and changed the world of entertainment forever! While these creatives came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can''t" for an answer. With a don''t-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better artistic world. In this book, you''ll read about very famous entertainers, like Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey. You''ll also discover the first Asian American comic book writer and the first runway model in a wheelchair. You''ll meet the world''s first modern graffiti artist, the first Black man to host a TV series, and the first Indigenous American Oscar winner. Beyond individuals, you''ll learn about important groups, like the East West Players and the Hamilton cast. By the time you''re done reading, whether you see yourself as an artist or not, you''ll be inspired to stay optimistic, fight against injustice, and be fearless in whatever you set your mind to!

About the author

James Buckley Jr., Ellen Labrecque, illustrated by Steffi Walthall

Product details

• Authors: James Buckley Jr, James Buckley Jr, James Buckley Jr., Ellen Labrecque
• Assisted by: Steffi Walthall (Illustration)
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 14
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.06.2025
• EAN: 9781728275093
• ISBN: 978-1-72827-509-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 236 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Fearless Firsts
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / 20th Century, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Drama, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Performing Arts / General, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Drama & performing (Children's / Teenage)