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"In Paris, Julia devoured recipe books, shopped in outdoor markets, consumed all kinds of foods, and whipped through culinary school. And although she wasn't always successful in the kitchen, she was determined to "master the art" of French cooking. Through perseverance and grit, Julia became a chef who shared her passion with the world, making cooking fun, and turning every meal into a special event." --Publisher's website.
14) Oprah Winfrey
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"A biography of Oprah Winfrey, part of the She Persisted chapter book series"--
15) Joanna Gaines
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This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Joanna Gaines. Readers learn about Gaines's early life, her beginnings in broadcasting, opening Magnolia Market and Magnolia Realty, Magnolia Market at the Silos, and the popular HGTV series Fixer Upper with her husband Chip, and future projects.
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In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the creator of Kylie Cosmetics and co-creator of Kendall + Kylie, Kylie Jenner. Follow Jenner's story from her childhood in California, to her early years as a reality TV actress, to her founding of Kylie Lip Kits, Kylie Cosmetics, and Kendall + Kylie with her sister.
20) It's Trevor Noah: born a crime : stories from a South African childhood : adapted for young readers
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"Trevor Noah, the [host of] The Daily Show, shares his ... story of growing up in South Africa, with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child like him to exist. But he did exist--and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government"--Publisher marketing.