Tyra Banks: A Biography

This book chronicles the fascinating life story of the supermodel turned media mogul who has become one of the most influential African American women in our popular culture.

Tyra Banks: A Biography tells the story of one of today's most visible, successful, and inspiring young African American women. It is a revealing look at Banks's meteoric rise from geeky adolescent to supermodel, actress, and TV mogul--all in just seven years after initially being turned down by a number of agencies.

In following the life of Tyra Banks, this authoritative biography finds the sources of her determination not just to succeed but to aggressively promote positive female role models and debunk biases and stereotypes too-often applied to women. Among the highlights are Banks's years as youth correspondent for Oprah Winfrey and her extensive philanthropic work, establishing scholarships, charities, and camps, while providing self-help advice for young women.

Author: Carole Jacobs
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 02/26/2010
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.51h x 6.43w x 0.83d
ISBN: 9780313382741

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2010 pg. 114

About the Author

Carole Jacobs is is an award-winning writer and author who specializes in travel, health, fitness, and celebrities.