Jane Fonda

Discover the inspiring story of Jane Fonda, an iconic actress and inspirational activist who always stands up for what she believes in. 

Little Jane grew up in California, USA and was introduced to the world of theatre and plays from an early age by her father who was a famous actor. As a teenager, Jane tried out modeling and appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine, but it was when she set foot on stage aged sixteen that she knew she had found her calling.

A few years later Jane joined a famous acting school where her confidence grew and her talent shone. Before long, she became a much-loved movie star, kickstarting her decades-long career. She won countless awards for her performances, including two Oscars for Best Actress, and also inspired people far and wide with her hugely successful exercise videos.

But it wasn’t just onscreen that Jane was making her voice heard. In her early twenties she became involved in political activism, standing up for what she believed in and fighting for peace. She rallied against the Vietnam War and worked hard to fight for equal civil rights for all. Throughout her career she continued to take a stand on countless different causes, including helping children in need and making sure that women’s voices could always be heard in the media. Jane’s onscreen talent and unapologetically proud and loud voice have transformed her into an icon and role model around the world. 

This powerful book features beautiful illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Jane’s life. 
 
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. 
  
This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

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