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It's Trevor Noah born a crime : stories from a South African childhood

The comedian traces his coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world.

Main Author: Noah, Trevor, 1984- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Yearling, [2020]
Edition: First Yearling edition.
Subjects:
Noah, Trevor, > 1984- > Young adult nonfiction.
Comedians > United States > Biography > Young adult nonfiction.
Comedians > South Africa > Biography > Young adult nonfiction.
Television personalities > United States > Biography > Young adult nonfiction.
Biographies > Young adult.
Summary: The comedian traces his coming of age during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed, offering insight into the farcical aspects of the political and social systems of today's world.
Item Description: "A Yearling book."
"Adapted for young readers."
Physical Description: 294 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN: 9780525582199
0525582193
Author Notes: Trevor Noah was born in South Africa in 1984. He is comedian, radio and television host, award show host, and spokesperson. He performed in comedy shows throughout Africa. His awards include South African Comics' Choice Award for Comic of the Year in 2012 and MTV Africa Music Award for Personality of the Year in 2015. In September 2015, he succeeded Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show. In 2016, his memoir Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood was published and became a bestseller.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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