Biography Today: Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers . - 1999 Annual Cumulation - Review - book review

Adolescence, Spring, 2000

HARRIS, Laurie Lanzen (Executive Editor), & ABBEY, Cherie D. (Associate Editor). Biography Today: Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers (1999 Annual Cumulation). Detroit, Michigan: Omnigraphics, 2000. 446pp. $56.00 (h).

Now in its eighth year of publication, Biography Today continues to cover the people young readers want to know about. This volume contains thirty biographical profiles, including actor Ben Affleck, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, astronaut and politician John Glenn, race car driver Jeff Gordon, singer Lauryn Hill, baseball player Mark McGwire, political figure Slobodan Milosevic, movie critic Gene Siskel, baseball player Sammy Sosa, country music singer Shania Twain, Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura, and tennis player Venus Williams, among others. Biography Today was created to appeal to young readers ages nine and above. All profiles are presented in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable format. In-depth information is provided on birth, youth, early memories, education, first jobs, marriage and family, career highlights, memorable experiences, hobbies, and honors and awards. Entries include photos, illustrations, and quotes. For those who want to learn more, each entry concludes with a list of additional sour ces for further reading. Entries also furnish a current mailing address, and Web site and e-mail addresses are included as available.