Shailene Woodley: Divergent's Daring Star
Sobre aquest llibre
You probably know Shailene Woodley as the fearless, black-clad heroine Tris from Divergent. But did you know that she:
• was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, as a freshman in high school?
• cofounded the nonprofit All It Takes, an organization dedicated to giving young people tools to make a difference and change the world?
• would someday like to run an organic farm and produce affordable food for low-income families?
Want to know more about the life of this eco-friendly actress? Read on to learn all about Shailene's childhood, path to stardom, passion for environmentalism, and more!
Sobre l'autor
When Heather E. Schwartz was thirteen years old, she tracked down several lead orphans from the 1983 movie "Annie" and interviewed them by phone. As an adult, she realized she could apply those same early instincts to a career as a journalist and writer. She is the author of more than 35 nonfiction children's titles, published by Lerner Publishing Group, Capstone Press, Teacher Created Materials, Lucent Books, and Tangerine Press, a Scholastic imprint. She has written articles for National Geographic Kids and Discovery Girls. In addition, she developed the content for KidsGetArthritisToo.org, the juvenile section of the Arthritis Foundation's website. Other credits in the children's market include articles for Teen, Girls' Life, and All About You magazines. Additionally, Ms. Schwartz is a former editor at Bridal Guide magazine, co-author of Bridal Guide Magazine's How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Gown (Warner, 2004), and contributor to The Takeout Cookbook (Knock Knock 2007).
