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Who Was Alex Trebek? by Pam Pollack

Who Was Alex Trebek?

Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso

Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · December 6, 2022

Clue: A former journalist who became the beloved host of America's favorite game show and quiz competition.

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Who it’s for
A compact biography follows Alex Trebek from Canadian journalism to a celebrated quiz-show career.
Themes
Career ambition, Television and game-show hosting, Public admiration
Genres
Performers' Biographies for Kids, TV & Radio, Kids Biographies

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Clue: A former journalist who became the beloved host of America's favorite game show and quiz competition. Answer: Who Was Alex Trebek?, the latest title in the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series. Born in Ontario, Canada, in 1940, Alex Trebek grew up listening to the radio and hoping to one day become a broadcaster. His dream became a reality when he was hired as a reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1961.

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Alex's composed nature and ability to skillfully improvise while on television eventually led to his role as the host of Jeopardy!, the biggest quiz game show in the United States. Alex not only earned numerous awards over the course of his thirty-six-year-long hosting career, but he also earned the admiration of the contestants on the show and dedicated viewers watching at home.

Broadcasting a Career

A compact biography follows Alex Trebek from Canadian journalism to a celebrated quiz-show career.

Come here for

  • The story behind a familiar game-show host
  • A child-friendly entry into television history

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  • A career shaped by broadcasting, composure, and improvisation
  • Awards and admiration from contestants and viewers

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  • Performers' Biographies for Kids
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  • TV & Radio
Authors
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
December 6, 2022
Format
Paperback
Theme
Career ambition · Television and game-show hosting · Public admiration
Reading lane
Performers' Biographies for Kids