(4) 4-6 Women Who Broke the Rules series. Illustrated by David Leonard. Using the theme of rule-breaking to introduce a variety of women, Krull crafts informative and readable biographies. While Krull strives to tell the whole story, certain elements feel out of place or casually thrown in. But the various illustration styles are well matched to their subjects, and for young readers looking for facts about fascinating women, this series fits the bill. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Women Who Broke the Rules titles: Dolley Madison, Judy Blume, and Sonia Sotomayor.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby

(4) YA Who Wrote That? series. This book offers a serviceable, if formulaic, portrait of the popular children's and young-adult writer. The text provides basic biographical information in addition to exploring the inspiration behind some of Blume's works. Photographs and quotations from interviews enliven the text. A list of works, synopses of popular books and characters, and a major awards timeline are appended. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) YA Authors Teens Love series. Blume's pioneering spirit and unwillingness to bow to censorship stand out in this lightweight chronicle of her life and writing. The main text is interspersed with many quotes from previous interviews, books, and websites. A few photographs of Blume and some other stock photos are included. The cartoonish cover is not likely to attract the series' target teen audience. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay