Books in Modern Role Models series

Raven-Symone is a singer/actress who first came to prominence on 'The Cosby Show'. Since then she has starred as psychic teenager Raven Baxter on the Disney Channel's 'That's So Raven' and as a singer in the 'Cheetah Girls' films."

American Idol is the most-watched prime-time television show in the United States. One of the main reasons for its success is the show's panel of judges, which includes music producer Randy Jackson, singer and dancer Paula Abdul and 'Mr Nasty', Simon Cowell, whose frequent disagreements with the other judges are always entertaining.

During his first decade as a professional snowboarder, Shaun White established himself as the best on the slopes by winning 12 Winter X Games medals and an Olympic gold. Moving on to skateboarding, he became the first athlete to win gold medals in both the Summer X Games and the Winter X Games.

Controversial black American comedian and actor Chris Rock has become a star with his foul-mouthed wit and talent for being outrageous. Despite a number of flop movies and an Oscar night controversy, he continues to rise, while still supporting the charitable and political causes in which he believes.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the center for the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, who has led his team to four championships.