(4) YA Collective Biographies series. In each dense collective biography, six brief biographical sketches introduce key figures in magic, science-fiction films, DJing, the internet, young adult literature, or celebrity brand empires. Focusing on select pivotal players demonstrates how creative talent contributed to the meteoric rise of each industry, though the people or material included can be random. Thematic introductions, photographs, sidebars, and pull-quotes add dimension. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Collective Biographies titles: Great Magicians and Illusionists, Sci-Fi Directors, Electronic Dance Music DJs, Internet Entrepreneurs, Young Adult Authors, and Brand Empire Celebrities.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Theodore, III Taylor. Clive (Kool Herc) Campbell, the "father" of hip hop, moved from Jamaica to the Bronx with a passion for music and a dream of DJing. Hill's "hippity hop[py]" text eventually settles on an appropriate cadence. Taylor's double-page illustrations capture Herc's skilled hands at the turntables and the vitality of a burgeoning art form. A welcome addition to an underrepresented subject. Timeline, websites. Bib.

Reviewer: Shara Hardeson

(2) YA After a disastrous attempt to make friends her first day of sophomore year, Elise cuts herself with an X-Acto knife, a "practice" attempt at suicide. Seven months later, she happens upon a weekly underground dance club, a discovery that changes her life. Lively, authentic dialogue and a bevy of fully developed supporting characters complete this sardonic, frequently hilarious, insightful celebration of individuality.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2013

(4) YA Orca Currents series. Aspiring DJ Rob is excited when his older brother, Adam, manages to secure him a gig at the local all-ages club. But during his set, a girl overdoses on drugs Adam gave her, and Rob must decide if he should help protect his brother. Though the story lacks depth, the high-interest narrative is suspenseful and fast-paced.

Reviewer: Randy Ribay