Jaden Smith: Talented Actor

Big Buddy Biographies

by Sarah Tieck

Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of Jaden Smith! This book introduces readers to Smith’s childhood, his famous actor parents Will and Jada, his educational background, and his rise to fame. Smith’s movie roles in The Pursuit of Happyness and The Day the Earth Stood Still are discussed, leading up to his starring role in 2010’s The Karate Kid. Smith’s life as an actor is described, including working on movie sets, training for roles, and traveling the world to film movies. Also included is Smith’s work to help others in the world and in his community. Features include a table of contents, maps, “Did You Know” fun facts, a “Snapshot” page with vital information, a glossary with phonetics, and an index.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2011