La Historia de la Estrella de Cine Anna May Wong: (The Story of Movie Star Anna May Wong)

Esta entrada en la innovadora series de "Historia" de libros por cap?tulos biogr?ficos se enfoca en Anna May Wong, cuya carrera pionera en Hollywood cre? un nuevo camino para generaciones de actores as?atico-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 lavander?a de su familia en el barrio chino de Los ?ngeles. Siempre que pod?a permit?rselo, Anna May iba al cine, escapando a un mundo de aventuras, glamour y emoci?n. Despu?s de ver la filmaci?n de una pel?cula en su vecindario, la joven Anna May qued? enganchada. Decidi? que se convertir?a en estrella de cine!

Anna May luch? por seguir una carrera como actriz en Hollywood en la d?cada de 1930. Hab?a muy pocos roles para los asi?tico-americanos y muchos eran degradantes y estereotipados. Anna May aprovech? al m?ximo cada parte limitada. Trabaj? duro y siempre dio su mejor desempe?o. Finalmente, despu?s de a?os de papeles insatisfactorios, Anna May comenz? a buscar papeles m?s significativos para ella y otros actores asi?tico-americanos. Su determinaci?n en?rgica frente a la discriminaci?n es una inspiraci?n para todos los que deben superar obst?culos para realizar sus sue?os.

Este libro por cap?tulos incluye ilustraciones en blanco y negro, as? como barras laterales sobre temas relacionados, una l?nea 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.