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CHAPTER 1

A Strong Singer. . . . . . .5CHAPTER 2

Early Years. . . . . . . . . . .10CHAPTER 3

Making It Big. . . . . . . . .16CHAPTER 4

Lovato Today. . . . . . . .22Other Resources. . . . . . . . . . .30

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CHAPTER 1

A

Singer The words to her song “Skyscraper”

tell a lot. “Go on and try to tear me

down. I will be rising from the ground.

Like a skyscraper.” When Demi Lovato

sings those words, she is fierce. She

shows her power. And her fans love it.

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Superstar

The words to “Skyscraper” remind

Lovato to be strong. Her life has been

hard. She did drugs. She hurt herself.

But then she got help. This song

reminds her she’ll be OK.

Lovato is a superstar. She’s a

musician with millions of fans.

She’s an actress and an author too.

And she uses her fame to help others.

Never be afraid to ask for help.

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