Tyler Perry: Media Mogul

Series Name: Blue Delta Books® Biographies

Despite a rough childhood and many setbacks early in his career, Tyler Perry’s spirit never broke. He has since come to dominate Hollywood, even building and operating his own film studio. Through sheer determination, Perry has risen to the top and become an advocate for people in underrepresented groups in the film industry. He now uses his influence and wealth to create opportunities for underdogs like himself.

Blue Delta Books® Biographies are Hi-Lo Books™ about people who have changed our world in profound ways. This series features a diverse group of people. Some are more well-known than others, but all deserve to be highlighted for the positive impact they have had. Each Blue Delta Book features full-color images on every page and tells the person’s story from childhood throughout their life. Sure to inspire readers, these impactful biographies are each 48 pages and include a glossary of key vocabulary words.

ISBN: 9781638890041
Format: Paperback
Grade Level: 6 to 12, Teen and YA
Approximate Grade-Level Equivalent for Series: 3.0 to 3.9
Lexile Level: HL330L

Key Words/ Themes: Movies, Television, Business, Biographies, Changemakers, Nonfiction, Tween, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books