MARLO THOMASBy Selena Scata

http://www.allstarpics.net

MY HOOK (ANECDOTE) Marlo Thomas is more than just an actor she

has written books about “prompting health attitudes toward identity in young children” the books cover subjects such as divorce, sibling rivalry, friendship, and stereotypes.

She also had a TV program called The Human Body: Facts for Girls and won an Emmy Award for it in 1981.

She has done many more TV programs and books that are all to help kids deal with life and family issues.

HOW IS MARLO IMPORTANT TO SOCIETY? Marlo is important to society because

she is hard working and a good role model for many people.

She helps out the community by publishing books about how children can deal with issues in their life.

This makes her very influential on people today to make good choices

BACKGROUND Born November 21, 1938 Still alive today Daughter of Danny Thomas Married to Phil Donahue Actress Attended University of Southern

California Grew up in Beverly Hills

http://www.topnews.in

http://www.fiftiesweb.com

FACTS Marlo has been selected for a Jefferson

Award for her 20 year commitment to raise money for pediatric cancer research and her involvement with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (which was founded by her father)

She insist that charity work changed her life she says to the press “It completely stops you short. It’s almost irresistible. You have to stop doing what you’re doing and help.”

CONCLUSION Marlo Thomas is a very kind a caring

person and someone everyone needs to look up to she is such a good role model because she helps out St. Jude and publishes books on how children can deal with their issues at home these are all the reasons why Marlo Thomas is such a important person to society.