Lauri S. Scherer
Stephenie Meyer
eBook
(Greenhaven Press June 15, 2012)
This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today’s most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This new addition to Lucent’s People in the News series provides a biographical overview of Twilight author Stephenie Meyer. Since writing her debut novel after receiving the novel’s plot in a dream, Meyer has achieved a level of stardom unknown to most authors of young adult fiction. This title explores the author’s childhood, before taking readers though the whirlwind tale of Twilight’s publication and the development of the blockbuster movie franchise. The book also discusses the controversy surrounding Twilight’s religious undertones and Meyer’s newest work.; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how other regard them. Each book in this series includes sidebars, photographs, annotated bibliographies, timelines, and comprehensive indexes.