Work It, Girl: Ellen Degeneres

Discover how Ellen Degeneres became a comedian and chat show host in this true story of her life. Then, learn 10 key lessons from her work.

When Ellen was young, she just wanted to make everyone around her laugh. Ellen was determined to became a stand-up comedian and star of her own comedy TV show. Now, she makes people all around the world feel good, if only for an hour, on her chat show, Ellen. 

Work It, Girl is an empowering series of biographies featuring modern women in the world of work, from designers and musicians to CEOs and scientists. Each of these vibrantly illustrated books tells the story of a remarkable woman in 10 chapters that highlight transformative moments in her life, following the ups and downs that she faced on her road to success. At the end, 10 key lessons show what you can learn from these moments, and self-reflection questions help you apply these lessons to your own life.

Brightly coloured photo illustrations of 3D cut paper artwork featuring inspiring quotes from these amazing women bring their stories to vivid life.