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  • Published: 8 July 2021
  • ISBN: 9781788952996
  • Imprint: Fiction Studio
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $14.99

Trailblazers: Lin-Manuel Miranda



Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this biography series! Playwright, composer, actor and activist – discover the extraordinary story of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s rise to stardom!

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series!

How did Lin-Manuel Miranda become the multi-award-winning creator behind a hit Broadway show? As a child, Lin-Manuel spent his time listening to the sounds and rhythms of New York. Taking part in school productions and writing his own plays, he knew early on he was destined for the stage. While on holiday years later, he read a biography of Alexander Hamilton and came up with an idea for an original musical take on American history. Discover how this aspiring actor went on to create the most talked about show in decades and take the world by storm with his creativity!

TRAILBLAZERS biographies are packed with little-known trivia, fascinating facts and lively illustrations.

  • Published: 8 July 2021
  • ISBN: 9781788952996
  • Imprint: Fiction Studio
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $14.99

About the author

Kurtis Scaletta

Kurtis Scaletta was born in Louisiana and grew up in several states and foreign countries, including Liberia, where this story takes place. Mamba Point is his second novel for young readers. His first book, Mudville, is a Booklist Top Ten Sports Book for Youth and was named a Midwest Connections Pick by the Midwest Booksellers Association. Kurtis now lives in Minneapolis with his wife and several cats (but no snakes). To learn more about him, please visit www.kurtisscaletta.com.

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