First Names: Beyonce (Knowles-Carter)

Meet BEYONCE Knowles-Carter, the mega-talented singer, songwriter, producer, dancer and movie star, whose music has thrilled millions around the world, smashed records and won her award after award.Find out:- Why she used to think she looked like Dumbo the elephant,- How she turned an insult into a best-selling single,- And why she threw a $250,000 pair of earrings into the audience!Get to know BEYONCE on First Name terms.



Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl was born and lives in America. For over a decade, she has worked on international development programmes, mainly in East and Southern Africa. She has worked with the World Bank, UNICEF, UNESCO, and World Education. Nansubuga is currently based in Tanzania.Tammy Taylor is an artist and occasional school librarian, based in South London. In 2012 she was the runner up of the Manga Jiman competition, and her clients include Bauer Media, Letraset and Waltham Forest Council.



Fun, fact-packed . . . Brilliantly entertaining



Exciting and original



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An excellent series . . . children will be encouraged to be aspirational