Who Was Betty White? (Who HQ Now)

Who HQ,Rau, Dana Meachen

ISBN 10: 0593659805 / ISBN 13: 9780593659809

Published by Penguin Workshop, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Who Was Betty White? (Who HQ Now)
• Publisher: Penguin Workshop
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593659805
• ISBN 13: 9780593659809
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Conley, Laurie A.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Learn about the remarkable life of actress and comedian Betty White, a pioneer of early television with a seven-decade career, in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.

From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the entertainment industry. She starred in fan-favorite television shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and also blockbuster movies like Toy Story 4 and The Proposal. Over her decades-long career, Betty White won Emmy awards, was named an honorary mayor of Hollywood, earned a star on the Walk of Fame, and set the Guinness World Record for woman with the longest TV career ever. Off-screen, Betty advocated for animal rights, racial justice, and LGBTQIA+ rights. Learn about her legendary life in this book for young readers.

About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.

Laurie A. Conley is an illustrator who loves bringing scenes to life with both traditional and digital ink. She specializes in illustrating historical fiction and non-fiction books for kids, and also enjoys drawing whimsical haunted house portraits and other gently spooky art. Laurie earned a BFA from Syracuse University and has worked professionally for over 30 years. She and her husband live in Maryland with their youngest son in their long-time family home.