Lin-Manuel Miranda: Revolutionary Playwright, Composer, and Actor by Heather E. Schwartz
Published by Lerner Publications (Tm) on August 1, 2019
ISBN: 154155616X
Pages: 48
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
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Biographies about people currently involved in sports, entertainment and those of historical value attract the attending of primary and intermediate grade (3-6) students. Lin Manuel Miranda is a well known and loved playwright in addition to be an actor on Broadway.   Students assigned their first bio may find this slim but well written offering written by an experienced author for the Gateway Biographies series.

The information covers Miranda’s childhood, education, family life and professional career. Photos are typically clear and attractive; many are credited to Getty Images. This talented personality may be known to students or this biography could be an introduction to an important contributor to American theater.   End pages provide selected bibliography, further reading, websites, and an index. Public libraries with interest in current biographies will want to add this title.   School media specialist should consider for their collections.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth service librarian.