by Odd Dot (Author), Nneka Myers (Illustrator)
You run the world, baby
A talent that comes only once in a lifetime
A girl that wastes no time
Author Biography
Meet global icon Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter! Born on September 4, 1981, in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé is celebrated for her incredible talent as a singer, songwriter, and actress. She began as a ballet dancer and later participant in the Star Search TV show, but truly rose to fame as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups, alongside her best friend. Beyoncé debuted her first solo album "Dangerously In Love" in 2003, which marked the beginning of her solo success and earned her multiple Grammy Awards. Beyond her musical magistry, Beyoncé is renowned for her ability to sing it all: she has an incredibly powerful vocal range and has made strong changes to the music industry. Beyonce has become a "living legend" with her career--she's a cultural force who addresses themes of empowerment, feminism, and Black heritage in her music.