Esta entrada en la innovadora series de "Historia" de libros por captulos biogrficos se enfoca en Anna May Wong, cuya carrera pionera en Hollywood cre un nuevo camino para generaciones de actores asatico-americanos.
This entry in the innovative "Story" line of chapter-book biographies focuses on Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.
Nacida en 1905, Anna May Wong pas su infancia trabajando en la lavandera de su familia en el barrio chino de Los ngeles. Siempre que poda permitrselo, Anna May iba al cine, escapando a un mundo de aventuras, glamour y emocin. Despus de ver la filmacin de una pelcula en su vecindario, la joven Anna May qued enganchada. Decidi que se convertira en estrella de cine!
Anna May luch por seguir una carrera como actriz en Hollywood en la dcada de 1930. Haba muy pocos roles para los asitico-americanos y muchos eran degradantes y estereotipados. Anna May aprovech al mximo cada parte limitada. Trabaj duro y siempre dio su mejor desempeo. Finalmente, despus de aos de papeles insatisfactorios, Anna May comenz a buscar papeles ms significativos para ella y otros actores asitico-americanos. Su determinacin enrgica frente a la discriminacin es una inspiracin para todos los que deben superar obstculos para realizar sus sueos.
Este libro por captulos incluye ilustraciones en blanco y negro, as como barras laterales sobre temas relacionados, una lnea de tiempo, un glosario y lecturas recomendadas. Perfecto para lectores que buscan pasar de libros ilustrados al siguiente nivel de lectura.
Born in 1905, Anna May Wong spent her childhood working in her family's laundry in Los Angeles's Chinatown. Whenever she could afford it, Anna May slipped off to the movies, escaping to a world of adventure, glamour, and excitement. After seeing a movie being filmed in her neighborhood, young Anna May was hooked. She decided she would become a movie star!
Anna May struggled to pursue an acting career in Hollywood in the 1930s. There were very few roles for Asian Americans, and many were demeaning and stereotypical. Anna May made the most of each limited part. She worked hard and always gave her best performance. Finally, after years of unfulfilling roles, Anna May began crusading for more meaningful roles for herself and other Asian American actors. Her spirited determination in the face of discrimination is an inspiration to all who must overcome obstacles so that their dreams may come true.
This chapter book includes black-and-white illustrations as well as sidebars on related subjects, a timeline, a glossary, and recommended reading. Perfect for readers looking to move from picture books to the next reading level.