SLJ Review | Easy Star Biographies (Set 1)

SLJ Review | Easy Star Biographies (Set 1)

Celebrities popular with youngsters are featured in these colorful volumes. Employing simple, straightforward prose, the author shares facts about recording artists, athletes, and actors. Readers learn that Ariana Grande loves scary movies, Bruno Mars learned to sing at the age of four, fans love Taylor Swift's red lips, Billie Eilish was homeschooled, and gymnastic skills have been named for Simone Biles. As interesting as these facts will be to the subjects' fans, the real draw of each of these volumes are the large, colorful photographs. Fashionistas will especially appreciate the costumes of Beyoncé, Eilish, Grande, Lizzo, and Swift, while fans of Biles and Curry will enjoy the action shots of these athletes.

VERDICT: These age-appropriate introductions with outstanding photographs will appeal to young fans and should be considered for addition in public and school libraries."

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