Books in People in the News series

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 book covers the life and career of actress and comedian Amy Poehler. The title follows Poehler from childhood and her struggling comedic career before landing a role on Saturday Night Live. The book also deals with Poehler's personal life, as well as; 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

One of the most popular teenaged bands of the 2000s, the Jonas Brothers grew up in Wyckoff, New Jersey, homeschooled by musical parents. The group has become a media phenomenon, with chart-topping albums, videos, a reality TV show, a Disney Channel movie that broke records for viewership, sold-out concert tours, awards and nominations, a Rolling Stone cover and a special edition of People devoted to them. This profile offers insight into the lives and individual career paths of Nicholas, Joe and Kevin — the Jonas Brothers.

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.; ; 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

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 volume of Lucent's People in the News series provides a balanced biographical overview of actress Halle Berry. Chapters discuss her early life experiences as a biracial child, her first acting roles and her rise to stardom as an Oscar winner, and her; 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

Shawn Corey Carter is a high-school dropout from a housing project in Brooklyn, New York. Rapper Jay-Z is an enormously successful award-winning musician, businessman and entrepreneur with a multi-million dollar empire. This book charts that journey, from Shawn’s life growing up in the projects and his years dealing drugs to survive, to his introduction to the world of rap. It describes Jay-Z’s earliest work through his career as an artist, his retirement from performing, his career as a recording executive, and his return to music.

In 2011, Michelle Obama said, "There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made." Since leaving the White House, she has continued to live by those words. Readers explore the most current examples of her activism, but they also take a look into her past to see how her impressive educational and professional background made her a unique and historic First Lady. Detailed sidebars, vibrant photographs, and annotated quotes allow readers to trace her journey from her childhood in Chicago to her time in the White House and the release of her highly-anticipated memoir.