What makes Ariana Grande shine in the spotlight and what inspiration can you take from her life so far? Find out in this motivational and biographical book with glitter on the cover that’s perfect for fans of Wicked and Wicked: For Good.

Ariana Grande was a little girl with a big voice who grew up to dazzle on stage and screen. How did she make her dream come true?

From her early days uploading singing videos to YouTube to her Grammy win for Best Pop Vocal Album for Sweetener to starring as Glinda the Good in Wicked and Wicked: For Good, Ariana has stayed true to herself and brought her love of performing to the world.

Her fashion sense, passion for singing, and devotion to her family all make her shine. How can you shine like Ariana? Never forget where you came from, set a goal and stick with it, and always use your talents for good. With glitter on the cover, this book shines, too!

The art dramatically captures Grande’s flair for performance and her softer, personal side . . . A highly accessible format and inspiring message make this a great pick for young most collections. -- School Library Journal * 8/8/2025 *

Hunter M. Green is a publishing professional, running amateur,  part-time podcast listener, and full-time iced coffee drinker. She lives in New York City with her husband and their cat who thinks he’s a dog.

Ruth Burrows can be found at work daily in her open studio located in the busy Lincolnshire market town of Sleaford, UK. Having spent over twenty years living and working in the Middle East as an event designer, Ruth now works full time as an illustrator as well as running a fully stocked art shop! 

Elizabeth Dennis grew up in Arizona, where she loved finding teeny, tiny, fairy-sized wildflowers in the desert and seeing double rainbows over the mountains. Nowadays, she lives in New York City and writes and edits books for children, and still loves flowers, nature, and double rainbows!