‘Glee’ Star Lea Michele Signs Book Deal

Glee star Lea Michele has signed a deal with Harmony Books for her debut book, Brunette Ambition.

The book will follow the 26-year-old’s rise to fame from her humble beginnings in the Bronx, to her Broadway debut, to her scoring a lead role on Glee. Brunette Ambition will offer a “personal and intimate, behind-the-scenes perspective” into Michele’s life.

“There wasn’t a guidebook when I was growing up, that detailed everything I needed to do, and know, to get to where I am today,” the actress said. “But I believe I can write one of sorts: not a how-to-make-it-in-show-business book, but a guide to harnessing tenacity, passion, enthusiasm and hard work to make your dreams come true.”

Michele, who has earned two Golden Globe nominations and an Emmy nomination for her role on Glee, got her start as a child actress on Broadway, playing young Cosette in Les Miserables from 1995 to 1996. Two years later, she played the Little Girl in Ragtime, and played Shprintze and Chava in Fiddler on the Roof. In 2006, Michele originated the lead role of Wendla in Spring Awakening. At that time, she was offered the role of Eponine in Les Miserables, but decided to remain with Spring Awakening.

In 2009, Michele landed the lead role of Rachel Berry on Glee. She made her film debut in the 2011 ensemble romantic comedy New Year’s Eve, and scored the lead role as Dorothy Gale in the upcoming film Dorothy of Oz.

Glee co-stars Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina) and Chris Colfer (Kurt) have also made the leap to publishing. Ushkowitz recently published Choosing Glee: 10 Rules to Finding Inspiration, Happiness and the Real You, and Colfer has written a children’s book, The Land of Stories: The Wishing Well. His second book, The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns, will be released in August.

Brunette Ambition will hit bookshelves in spring 2014.

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