Books in People in the News series

Justin Timberlake is one of the most famous names in pop music. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for his music by exploring his beginning in The Mickey Mouse Club to his time as a member of the popular boy band *NSYNC and his decision to create music without the rest of *NSYNC. They will also discover the highlights of his successful film career and business ventures. Through detailed main text, annotated quotations, sidebars, and a timeline, Timberlake's professional and personal life is presented to readers in a way that takes them behind the scenes and the beyond the headlines.

Kelly Clarkson may have risen to prominence as a star on a talent show, but she has proven herself to be more than just a reality star. Clarkson was the winner of the first season of American Idol, and she has been living up to that honor ever since. Readers learn about Clarkson's rise to fame, her fight for creative control, and her quest to use her voice as a force for good. Her journey from small-town, Texan girl to superstar is presented with the help of informative sidebars, a comprehensive timeline, annotated quotes, and full-color photographs.

Few celebrities have had a journey like Jennifer Hudson. Although Hudson rose to fame after her seventh-place finish on American Idol, it was her turn as Effie White in the blockbuster film Dreamgirls that put her on the map as a vocal powerhouse. In the years since, Hudson has suffered unimaginable tragedy and achieved dizzying success, both personally and professionally, and become a powerful voice for change. Readers follow the incredible peaks and valleys of Hudson's life with the help of fact-filled sidebars, a detailed timeline, full-color photographs, and annotated quotes from Hudson and those who know her best.

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 People in the News title provides a biographical overview of the creators and the stars of the hit TV show Glee.; 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

Before Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States, he was a community organizer, civil rights lawyer, and senator. Readers trace his groundbreaking path to the White House and his unique position as the first African American president as they explore main text enhanced with annotated quotes from Obama and those closest to him. Full-color photographs, sidebars, and a comprehensive timeline chronicle the legacy of this American newsmaker. Much is known about who Obama was before and during his presidency, but what has his life been like since leaving the White House? Curious readers learn the answer.