Kevin Hart is a well-known comedian and actor who has starred in television shows and movies for nearly two decades. More than a funny man, however, Hart works hard behind the camera and on stage as well. This lively and enlightening text will help readers understand the business behind the man and will allow them to understand the comedian better. Full-color photos from throughout Hart's life, along with quotes from the personality himself, will...

A biography of the comedian and talk show host details her youth in Louisiana, her television series, and her humanitarian work.

In Ginger Kid, popular comedian Steve Hofstetter grapples with life after seventh grade . . . when his world fell apart. Formatted as a series of personal essays, Steve walks his readers through awkward early dating, family turbulence, and the revenge of the bullied nerds. This YA nonfiction is sure to be the beloved next volume for the first generation of Wimpy Kid fans who are all grown up and ready for a new misfit hero.

"Lucy was not a proper little girl. She was sassy. She was bold. She was funny. She was a rule-breaking, chance-taking, comedy pioneer. Can't act? Can't sing? Can't dance? Lucy proves them all wrong - and then has the last laugh when she finally lets her inner funny girl shine. In 1951, the hit show I Love Lucy took television by storm, and has made millions laugh ever since. Lucy! is the true story of how Lucille Ball overcame the odds to become...

Comedian Jordan Peele became the first African American screenwriter to win an Oscar for his movie, Get Out. Read how his childhood impacted his career.

"Trevor Noah is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and television host. Readers will learn about his life in South Africa, his career once he moved to the US, and how his thoughts on politics and culture changed over time"--

Discusses the life of one of the most famous figures in entertainment history, who was often called "the funniest man in the world."