{"product_id":"96-facts-about-selena-gomez-isbn-9780593752579","title":"96 Facts About Selena Gomez","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Selena Gomez!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any Selenators. | Arie Kaplan (he\/him) is the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003e96 Facts About Taylor Swift\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrankie and the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Jurassic Park Little Golden Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other children’s books and graphic novels. He’s also a screenwriter for television and video games. He lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRisa Rodil is a designer, illustrator, and letterer who channels her whimsical side into delightful illustrations. Her signature style features a vibrant mixture of striking colors with a touch of whimsy and modern retro. She works with clients around the globe on projects ranging from book covers, magazine spreads, and advertising campaigns to promotional posters and merchandising items. On her days off, Risa likes to visit new cities, read books, and binge-watch television shows. She lives in Marulas Valenzuela City, Phillippines. | \u003cb\u003eACTING AND ASPIRATIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA True Triple Threat \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An actor, singer, and dancer, Selena Gomez is a true triple threat! Whether you know her from her albums like \u003ci\u003eRevival\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRare\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRevelación\u003c\/i\u003e or her role as Mavis in the \u003ci\u003eHotel Transylvania\u003c\/i\u003e films, she brings three things to every project: a mastery of her craft, a passion for entertainment, and a unique artistic voice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In the earlier phases of her career, Selena Gomez may have been dismissed as a mere “dance-­pop princess,” but today she commands true respect as an artist and a performer. One thing’s for certain: It’s Selena’s world. We’re just living in it. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFast Facts! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Selena was named after Selena Quintanilla, the legendary queen of Tejano music. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Selena’s parents thought of calling her Priscilla, but one of her cousins already had that name. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBorn in Grand Prairie \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Selena Marie Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 22, 1992. Her mother, Mandy Teefey (née Cornett), and her father, Ricardo Gomez, were high-school sweethearts. When Selena was five years old, her parents divorced. She lived with Mandy, and Ricardo spent time with her on weekends.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mandy wanted to be an actor, but she struggled to find well-­paid acting work in the small town of Grand Prairie. She often brought Selena with her to auditions and rehearsals. Selena was fascinated by show business. Mandy started to think that maybe her daughter could be an actor someday! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFast Facts!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Selena’s father Ricardo is of Mexican descent. And Selena is very proud of her Mexican heritage! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Because Selena was born on July 22, her zodiac sign is Cancer. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIt All Began with a Purple Dinosaur \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 1999, when Selena was seven years old, her mother Mandy found out that the producers of the children’s television series \u003ci\u003eBarney \u0026amp; Friends\u003c\/i\u003e were holding auditions for new cast members!  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While in line for the audition, Selena met another aspiring child actor from Texas. Her name was Demi Lovato, and she was from the city of Dallas. Soon, both Selena and Demi were cast on \u003ci\u003eBarney \u0026amp; Friends\u003c\/i\u003e. Selena played the character of Gianna on the show for two seasons, and her episodes aired from 2002 to 2004.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Her television career had begun. And it was all thanks to a purple dinosaur named Barney. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFast Facts! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Aside from appearing on \u003ci\u003eBarney \u0026amp; Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, Selena appeared in two \u003ci\u003eBarney\u003c\/i\u003e movies.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Those movies are \u003ci\u003eBarney: Best Manners—­Invitation to Fun\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBarney: Read with Me, Dance with Me\u003c\/i\u003e, both of which were released in 2003.","brand":"Tinker: An Imprint of Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301146513637,"sku":"NP9780593752579","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593752579.jpg?v=1767720282","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/96-facts-about-selena-gomez-isbn-9780593752579","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}