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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2021-06-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9780711246812
Themes
performing arts
LGBTQ+

RuPaul (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Illustrated by Wednesday Holmes

Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous... It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and that’s where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and then moved to New York to mix things up in a punk band.

Later, drag was a way to express himself as an artist. He found success for himself, then wanted to help others find theirs. He inspires us to do what feels right and love ourselves.

This witty and wise 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 inspiring performer’s life.

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RuPaul (Little People, BIG DREAMS): Educator Guide

Use this Educator Guide created by Quarto before, during, and after reading.

MY FAVORITES
Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2021-06-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9780711246812
Themes
performing arts
LGBTQ+
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