Laverne Cox
By: Erin Staley
Edition: First edition.
Series: Transgender pioneers; Transgender pioneers
Publisher: Rosen Publishing
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781508171591
Subjects: Transsexuals; Transgender people; Biography
Description: In 2013, Orange Is the New Black began captivating audiences with its cast of female characters representing diverse strata of society. Perhaps no star on the show has inspired as much as Laverne Cox, who plays the black transgender inmate Sophia Burset. Cox's work, both as an actor and off-screen, has brought attention to the risks faced by vulnerable populations, particularly racial minority transgender individuals. This biography documents Cox's triumphant life and work as an activist, documenting her own growth from troubling times she recalls as a teenager to becoming the first openly transgender actor nominated for an Emmy. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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