(3) YA Hip-Hop Artists series. Each standalone biography highlights a (male) hip-hop artist's artistic influences, childhood experiences, and professional challenges and successes, all supported by healthy source notes; narratives touch on (but don't delve deeply into) controversial aspects. Attractive layouts include colorful sidebars, bolded quotes, and plentiful photos. Though the content will date quickly, this is a well-curated and visually appealing series. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Hip-Hop Artists titles: Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Drake, Future, J. Cole, and Kanye West.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(4) YA USA Today Lifeline Biographies series. Interspersed with related USA Today articles, these busily designed biographies look at singer Adele and rapper West's lives and careers. Each volume covers the subject's background, musical inspirations and innovations, rise to fame, and public-image blips; personal topics such as Adele's weight issues and West's self-confidence (often considered arrogance) are also touched on. Color photos add interest. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these USA Today Lifeline Biographies titles: Adele and Kanye West.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) 4-6 Hot Celebrity Biographies series. These adulatory biographies use clear and simple writing to present a positive overview of each featured celebrity's personal life and career. Each of these successful celebrities is depicted as a worthy role model for young readers to admire. Quotes, sidebars, and captioned photos are also included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hot Celebrity Biographies titles: America Ferrera, Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Kanye West.

Reviewer: Marika Jeffrey