(4) YA African-American Biographies series. Following chapters covering Marshall's childhood and early years, this book focuses on his illustrious career and groundbreaking legal work and on his tenure as the first African-American Supreme Court justice. Despite a choppy text, accompanied by unexceptional black-and-white photographs, report writers will find this a competent resource. A chronology and list of related websites are appended. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) YA African-American Biographies series. Four clearly written biographies cover major figures--two historical, two contemporary--who, despite some early difficulties, achieved major personal and professional success. Winfrey, Du Bois, and Banneker have been featured in numerous biographies, but this full-length work on Myers, which includes discussions of his books and how they came to be written, is particularly welcome. Black-and-white photos accompany the texts. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta