Montgomery County Public Library issued the following announcement on Dec. 31.
“The trailblazing actress and comedian Betty White died at the age of 99. A pioneer in the entertainment industry, White was the first woman to produce a sitcom -- the nationally syndicated "Life with Elizabeth" which premiered in 1952 -- and one of the first women to have full creative control in front of and behind the camera. Due to her influence on the industry and her trailblazing nature, she was given the honorary title of "Mayor of Hollywood" in 1955. With a career that has spanned over 80 years, she was recognized by the Guinness World Records as having the longest career of any female entertainer in the world.
To share Betty White's incredible story with children, there's a wonderful new picture book "My Little Golden Book About Betty White" for ages 4 to 8 at https://www.amightygirl.com/little-golden-book-betty-white
White was also the author of two inspiring memoirs: "If You Ask Me: (And of Course You Won't)" (http://amzn.to/2DamI0L) and "Here We Go Again: My Life In Television" (http://amzn.to/1BGZmuh)
For fans of her famous character Rose in 'Golden Girls', she is featured in the 'Funkoverse Golden Girls Strategy Game' (https://www.amightygirl.com/funkoverse-golden-girls) and as a Funko Pop Figure (https://amzn.to/2M24yrd) and in the Golden Girls Sock collection (https://amzn.to/2N7bRyp)
To inspire young readers with the true stories of more inspiring female trailblazers in the arts, sciences, and other fields, visit A Mighty Girl's "Role Models" biography section at http://amgrl.co/2wRJudE”
Original source can be found here.
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