Get to Know Taylor Swift—As a Kid! (For readers ages 8-12)

READERS' FAVORITE REVIEW: "5 Stars... Inspirational... Highly recommended for middle school readers."

"Growing Up As...Taylor Swift is not just a biography; it's an inspiration for young minds. Angela Gail Griffin skillfully weaves Taylor's story into a narrative that resonates with middle school students, providing them with a role model who embodies the qualities we strive to instill in our youth."
—Brian Butler, educator, former principal, and author of educational books

"In today's world, little girls need to be inspired and encouraged to believe that who they already are and what they have is enough to make a difference in this world. This story helps to make that point clear!"
—Rachel Williams-Smith, Ph.D., Ed.D. Dean, School of Journalism and Communication, Southern Adventist University

"A book about Taylor Swift like none other, revealing little-known facts about her childhood and how she became the international musical phenomenon she is today."
—Tara Lewis, marketing specialist on the Percy Jackson series and for such authors as Maurice Sendak and Caroline Kennedy

Growing Up As...Taylor Swift is the uplifting biography of a girl who grew up on a Christmas tree farm and became one of the most beloved musical artists of all time.

In middle school, Taylor was bullied and ostracized by her schoolmates because they were jealous of her early success. Yet young Taylor never stopped doing what she loved: singing!

Taylor wrote her first song when she was twelve. At thirteen she landed a record deal. At fourteen she became the youngest songwriter at Sony Records. At sixteen she recorded her first hit song.

Growing Up As...Taylor Swift reminds children that dreams really can come true if you believe in yourself and never stop doing what brings you joy.

Growing Up As...Taylor Swift is the debut book in the series WHEN THEY WERE KIDS. In this biography series, middle school readers will delve into the childhoods of their heroes, both contemporary and historical icons, with each book focusing almost exclusively on the subject's younger, formative years. Each book features original artwork on the cover and in each chapter.

No other biography series is quite like it! And it all begins with Taylor Swift...