Mandy Moore (Real-Life Reader Biography)

Not too many children know by the age of six just what they want to do with their lives. Amanda Leigh (Mandy) Moore knew exactly what she wanted to do after she saw a performance of "Oklahoma." But when she went home to tell her parents, they weren't convinced. They thought that six years old was too young to make such big decisions. Nevertheless, they did agree to get her voice lessons and they sent her to a summer musical theatre camp. Mandy did all the rest on her own. From appearances in local theatre productions to singing the National Anthem at professional sports events, Mandy made a name for herself around Orlando, Florida. At the age of 14, she got her first record deal. At 16, she will appear in her first movie. This determined young lady is sure to be around for quite some time to come.