In this book from the popular series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Laverne Cox, actress and pioneer in the trans community. As a child, Laverne felt different. Even though she felt like a girl, she wasn't allowed to live her life as she wanted. She loved dancing and acting, feeling she could be her true self on stage. After school, she moved to New York to study ballet and pursue acting. Laverne became the first trans woman of color to star in a TV series and the first trans actress to be nominated for an Emmy. She continues to inspire children around the world to live life as they want, to be their true selves. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations, as well as additional information at the end, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the actress.

The Little People, BIG DREAMS series is a bestselling biographical series for children exploring the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. They all achieved amazing things, yet they began life as children with dreams. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a variety of formats. The board books, with simple sentences, are perfect for reading to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback volumes offer expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasury editions bring together a multitude of dreamers in one volume. There is also the option to collect selected themed books in gift boxes. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people to change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Pages: 32, Year of Publication: 0906, Dimensions: 19.5x19.5cm