Mary Hertz Scarbrough

Jennifer Lopez Mary Hertz Scarbrough

She sings, acts, and dances, but there's much more to this internationally renowned star! In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will discover how Jennifer Lopez uses her stardom to bring attention to highly personal causes, such as helping hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. JLo's foundation is dedicated to improving the well-being of women and children. She even teamed with Lin-Manuel Miranda to co-write a song to benefit LGBTQ shooting victims in 2016.

This series of info-packed biographies introduces students to influential celebrities who use their fame to help others. These high-interest books feature stand-alone spreads, so readers can flip pages and read in any order. Glossary words are defined on the page where they appear, boosting reader comprehension.