Politician and civil rights leader John Lewis is profiled, as well as Olympic gold medallist skater Sarah Hughes. Young readers will also learn what drives Vin Diesel, what it’s like to be “American Idol” Kelly Clarkson, and who the real creator of the Nancy Drew mysteries was (Mildred Wirt Benson). Other profiles in this volume are: Alexis Biedel, Barry Bonds, Michele Forman, Enrique Iglesias and Andy Roddick.

For high interest reading that’s authoritative, relevant—and fun—give your young readers Biography Today!