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103 pp.
| Lucent |
September, 2007 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-59018-987-0$32.45
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YAPeople in the News series.
Each title touches on the performer's childhood, adult life, achievements, and surrounding controversies. Though the writing tends to be overly laudatory, difficult issues are addressed, including drug use and violence. Sidebars cover more general topics, such as politics or social movements, giving the stories context. Many photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these People in the News titles: Shakira, Queen Latifah, and Tupac Shakur.