Jennifer Lopez (Real-Life Reader Biography) [Library Binding]

Valerie Menard (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Real-Life Reader Biography

Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporary role models for young readers. These are the stories of real men and women who, despite many obstacles, followed their dreams.

Jennifer Lopez has always wanted to be a star... not just a dancer, not just a singer, not just an actress, but all of them. Her hard work and ambition have been boundless as she rose from her childhood in the Bronx to her status as the highest paid Latina actress in Hollywood. In just four years, from the time she won her first major role in Mi Familia in 1995 to when she recorded her hugely successful first album, On the 6, Jennifer has taken full advantage of every opportunity that has come her way.

Latinos had captured a lot of attention toward the end of the twentieth century, but one of the most prominent Latinos of the nineties was Jennifer Lopez. At the start of the new millenium, she continues to grow as one of America's biggest stars.

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About the Author

Valerie Menard is a freelance writer. She was hired as an editor for Hispanic magazine when the magazine moved from Washington, D.C. to Austin, Texas in July 1994 and remained with the magazine through 1999, when it relocated to Miami, Florida. Before joining the magazine she was the managing editor for five years of an Austin bilingual weekly, La Prensa. At La Prensa, Valerie became an expert on the Hispanic market and an advocate for Latino causes. At Hispanic, she promoted stories that addressed the important political and social issues facing Latinos. As a freelance writer she has written for several publications including: The Austin American Statesman, Estylo, Latina Style, Red Herring, Hispanic, and Vista. She has also written biographical books for children as part of the Real-Life Reader Biography series and in 2000, her first solo book project, The Latino Holiday Book, was published by Marlowe and Company. The book is in its fifth printing and the Spanish version was published in 2002 by Random House Español. --This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584150254
• ISBN-13: 978-1584150251
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,833,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too much glitz, not enough information, March 16, 2003

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Jimmie Manning "Pop Culture Freak" (Lawrence, KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jennifer Lopez (Real-Life Reader Biography) (Library Binding)

I would recommend skipping out on this book. If you're really looking for information about JLo's life, this isn't the place to find it. It's more concerned with fashion and the mythos of the "Jenny from the Block" fan. Whether you love or hate JLo, this book will likely shed no new light on her life.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome JLo, August 12, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Jennifer Lopez (Blue Banner Biographies) (Library Binding)

This book is great! I loved the full color pix and everything I learned about JLo. I love to read everything about Jennifer.

5.0 out of 5 stars Jennifer Lopez Fan, October 20, 2003

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Matt Marvis (Grapevine, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jennifer Lopez (Blue Banner Biographies) (Library Binding)

This very attractive and colorful book that gives you all the most up-to-date information on JLO. She looks great in the numerous beautiful full color photo's. The book does not give the dirt but the truth about Jennifer's career, loves, and life. It really is a must for every young fans library.