Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz writing motivational book

GLEE star JENNA USHKOWITZ's motivational book about her rise to fame has been snapped up by publishers at St. Martin's Press.

The actress/singer, who plays Tina Cohen-Chang on the hit TV show, will chronicle her upbringing as an adopted baby and help others achieve their dreams in the book, Choosing Glee.

The 26 year old tells The Hollywood Reporter, "People ask me, 'How did you get here?' Well, I learned how to fight for what I want. I learned to focus and work hard and not give up. I learned that every obstacle is really an opportunity.

"My goal is for you to walk away from this book looking at the world differently than when you started. It's about how to have, do and be anything you want."

Choosing Glee will also feature anecdotes about her time on the Broadway stage and as a regular on the Glee set. The book will be published next year (13).