Aubrey Anderson-Emmons: A Modern Role Model

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_Anderson-Emmons

Aubrey is a child actress who played young Lily Tucker-Pritchett on ABC’s Modern Family. In the show, Lily, a Vietnamese-born child, is adopted
by a gay couple in America. Her performance in the role earned Aubrey praise for bringing more diversity and cultural awareness onto the screen. When she was four, she and the rest of the Modern Family cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast (or Ensemble) in a Comedy Series. As part of the ensemble, she became the youngest person to ever win a SAG award. She currently spends much of her time doing charity work for a number of different organizations.

‘‘No matter what it is you want to do in life, it’s important to be yourself.”

—Aubrey Anderson Emmons

This excerpt is from The Book of Awesome Girls by Becca Anderson which is available now through Amazon and Mango Media.

Darla Hood: The Little Rascal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darla_Hood

Darla was an American child actress who played the lead role in the Little Rascals. Darla got her love for the arts from her mother who taught her appreciation and skill for singing and dancing. Her career finally took off when she made her debut, unplanned, at the Edison Hotel in Times Square. The leader of the band invited her onto the stage, where she received an exuberant reaction from the audience. Luckily for Darla, agent Joe Rivkin happened to be in the audience that same night. He witnessed her performance and quickly signed a long-term contract with her. Her pay was $75 weekly, which is equal to $27,375 today. Because Darla went onstage that night, she is now one of the youngest actresses, and we should learn from Darla’s serendipitous big break that every moment is an opportunity!

“Take my heart, but please don’t break it.” —Darla Hood

This excerpt is from The Book of Awesome Girls by Becca Anderson which is available now through Amazon and Mango Media.

Shirley Temple: From Child Actress to Global Ambassador

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Temple

Shirley Temple, most easily recognized for her golden corkscrew curls, began working as a child actress since she was three years old. Born in California in 1928, she was discovered by a film corporation while at her dance school. Educational Films Corporation contracted her to perform in all-kid comedy films that parodied adult roles and recent events. She rose to fame after her appearance in Bright Eyes, and from there she continued to star in hit films that made her the number one box office draw in all of Hollywood. Her wholesome image brought a dose of happiness to Americans during the Great Depression. Following her highly successful career as a child actress, she became a diplomat and ambassador for the United States.

“Be brave and clear. Follow your heart and don’t be overly influenced by outside factors. Be true to yourself.”

—Shirley Temple

This excerpt is from The Book of Awesome Girls by Becca Anderson which is available now through Amazon and Mango Media.

AUBREY ANDERSON EMMONS: A MODERN ROLE MODEL

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_Anderson-Emmons

Aubrey is a child actress who played young Lily Tucker-Pritchett on ABC’s Modern Family. In the show, Lily, a Vietnamese-born child, is adopted
by a gay couple in America. Her performance in the role earned Aubrey praise for bringing more diversity and cultural awareness onto the screen. When she was four, she and the rest of the Modern Family cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast (or Ensemble) in a Comedy Series. As part of the ensemble, she became the youngest person to ever win a SAG award. She currently spends much of her time doing charity work for a number of different organizations.

‘‘No matter what it is you want to do in life, it’s important to be yourself.”

—Aubrey Anderson Emmons

This excerpt is from The Book of Awesome Girls by Becca Anderson, which is available now through Amazon and Mango Media.

DARLA HOOD: THE LITTLE RASCAL

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darla_Hood

Darla was an American child actress who played the lead role in the Little Rascals. Darla got her love for the arts from her mother who taught her appreciation and skill for singing and dancing. Her career finally took
off when she made her debut, unplanned, at the Edison Hotel in Times Square. The leader of the band invited her onto the stage, where she received an exuberant reaction from the audience. Luckily for Darla, agent Joe Rivkin happened to be in the audience that same night. He witnessed her performance and quickly signed a long-term contract with her. Her pay was $75 weekly, which is equal to $27,375 today. Because Darla went onstage that night, she is now one of the youngest actresses, and we should learn from Darla’s serendipitous big break that every moment is an opportunity!

“Take my heart, but please don’t break it.” —Darla Hood

This excerpt is from The Book of Awesome Girls by Becca Anderson, which is available now through Amazon and Mango Media.

SHIRLEY TEMPLE: FROM CHILD ACTRESS TO GlOBAL AMBASSADOR

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Temple

Shirley Temple, most easily recognized for her golden corkscrew curls, began working as a child actress since she was three years old. Born in California in 1928, she was discovered by a film corporation while at her dance school. Educational Films Corporation contracted her to perform in all-kid comedy films that parodied adult roles and recent events. She rose to fame after her appearance in Bright Eyes, and from there she continued to star in hit films that made her the number one box office draw in all of Hollywood. Her wholesome image brought a dose of happiness to Americans during the Great Depression. Following her highly successful career as a child actress, she became a diplomat and ambassador for the United States.

“Be brave and clear. Follow your heart and don’t be overly influenced by outside factors. Be true to yourself.”

—Shirley Temple

This excerpt is from The Book of Awesome Girls by Becca Anderson, which is available now through Amazon and Mango Media.