Fascinating

Welcome to Perfect Picture Book Friday, Everyone! My picture book recommendation today is…

Fascinating: The Life of Leonard Nimoy by Richard Michelson (Author), Edel Rodriguez (Illustrator), publisher Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2016.

Themes/Topics: Leonard Nimoy, biography, Persistence

Opening: Lenny took a deep breath and looked out at the playhouse stage.

Brief Synopsis (from Amazon): Leonard reached for the stars . . . and caught them. He moved to Hollywood, where he took acting lessons, and drove a taxi and took every role he could get. He worked hard, learned his lines, showed up on time, and studied his craft. Until one day he was offered the role of an alien science officer on a new TV show called Star Trek. Leonard knew what it felt like to be an alien. But did he want the role?

Fascinating is the story of how one boy followed his dreams to become one of the most beloved figures of our time.

Why I Like This Book: I enjoyed learning more about Leonard Nimoy’s life.

Links To Resources

—Leonard Nimoy on developing "Star Trek's" Spock character

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