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Will Smith

Name: Will Smith
Author: Paul Joseph, Tamara L. Britton, Lori Kinstad-Pupeza
ISBN: 9781577653325

by Paul Joseph, Tamara L. Britton, Lori Kinstad-Pupeza

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The Young Profiles series introduces the young reader to eight popular rising stars. Each biography covers their accomplishments, energetic personalities, and dreams for the future. Fun facts, revealing quotes, and personal anecdotes provide readers with an Intimate look at their favorite role models. Full-color photographs and lively, up-to-date text fill the pages of these dynamic, easy-reference books. This series was developed to take advantage of the popular Idols who break into the movie and music scene each year.

Highlights the personal life and successful musical and acting career of the Grammy-winning rap singer and star of his own television series and such hit movies as "Independence Day" and "Men in Black."

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School Library Journal

Gr 3-6-Two celebrity biographies. Generally, the style of writing is akin to a teen-idol magazine article, with just the major facts being reported and then only those that are as flattering as a press agent's release. Will Smith profiles the career of one of the stars of Men in Black and Fresh Prince of Bel Air. A one-page biographical sketch (age, birth date, hobbies, family, etc.) is followed by several short chapters, providing some general information on Smith's days growing up in Philadelphia, how he broke into show business, his family, etc. Following the same format, Brandy introduces the young star of the TV series Moesha. There is not much depth in these books, but younger readers wanting information on their favorite stars might be interested. The writing style and tone just might appeal to older reluctant readers. The layout is colorful and attractive, and the many photos are inviting. Much of the information, however, can be found in standard reference works such as Current Biography (Wilson) or Biography Today (Omnigraphics).-Roxanne Burg, Thousand Oaks Library, CA Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.