Who Is Lin-Manuel Miranda?

Name: Who Is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Elijah Rey-David Matos
ISBN: 9780593867297

Author: Elijah Rey-David Matos, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Giordan Diaz

Unabridged: 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 08/06/2024

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Performing Arts, Theater & Musicals, Hispanic & Latino

Synopsis

Step into the spotlight with Lin-Manuel Miranda in this addition to the New York Times #1 Best-Selling series that explains how the Broadway legend got his start before Hamilton and Encanto!

Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Lin-Manuel Miranda had a passion for the arts and creativity from a young age. He participated in theater as a child and wrote his first Broadway musical, In the Heights, while he was still in college. That show won him his first Tony Award for Best Musical! He went on to create and star in the beloved musical Hamilton about the life of Alexander Hamilton. A nonstop writer, Lin-Manuel contributed music for other major projects such as Moana, Encanto, Star Wars, and The Little Mermaid. He has won a Pulitzer prize, five Grammy awards, three Tony Awards, and two Emmy awards so far in his successful career as a composer, lyricist, actor, and director.

About The Author

Elijah Rey-David Matos is a creative writer and a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow. His work aims to highlight underrepresented authors and tell a few of his own stories along the way.David Malan is an accomplished artist and illustrator with over two decades of professional experience. He has worked with a wide range of clients, including some of the biggest names in the industry such as The Walt Disney Company, Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, the United States Mint, and The NFL. His work is known for its attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of the individual.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chandra on December 12, 2024

This book is a fun, fast-paced look into the life and career of one of Broadway’s most electrifying voices, Lin-Manuel Miranda. From his early days to his rise with Hamilton and In the Heights, this biography highlights his creative genius and the impact he’s had on modern theater. The book does a gr......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on January 10, 2025

I was in awe over everything Lin-Manuel Miranda has done, even at such a relatively young age. This one didn't capture my kidsʼ attention as well as other books from this series have. There were some leftist teachings I didn't appreciate, especially since this book is meant for children. For example,......more

Goodreads review by Janet on March 03, 2025

I knew that Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote and acted in Hamilton. But I didn't know all that he has accomplished. I was truly amazed of all his talents and the things he also accomplished. Grammy Awards, Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Also 2 Emmys, also 2 Olivier Awards. He also achieved his......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on August 13, 2024

An excellent and accessible overview of all the highlights of Lin-Manuel Miranda's career, accomplishments, influences...though maybe a little strange to see the whole Hamilton juggernaut condensed down to about a page and a half.......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on November 26, 2024

Too many distracting and irrelevant tangents.......more