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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 439 031 SO 028 876 AUTHOR Harris, Laurie Lanzen, Ed.; Abbey, Cherie D., Ed. TITLE Biography Today: Profiles of People of Interest to Young Readers, 1997. ISSN ISSN-1058-2347 PUB DATE 1997-00-00 NOTE 462p. AVAILABLE FROM Omnigraphics, Inc., 2500 Penobscot Building, Detroit, MI 48226 ($57). Tel: 800-234-1340 (Toll Free). PUB TYPE Collected Works Serials (022) Historical Materials (060) JOURNAL CIT Biography Today; v6 n1-3 1997 EDRS PRICE MF01/PC19 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Artists; Authors; *Biographies; Elementary Secondary Education; *Popular Culture; Role Models; Social Studies; Student Interests; Supplementary Reading Materials ABSTRACT Comprising the sixth volume of a series, this document contains short biographies written for the young reader aged 9 and older. The series covers individuals who are of particular interest to young people: entertainers, athletes, authors, cartoonists, and political leaders. Each issue contains 10 to 12 entries that include photographs and personal profiles. The profiles focus on birth, youth, early memories, education, first jobs, career highlights, marriage and family, memorable experiences, hobbies, honors, and awards. Each entry is followed by a bibliography of readings and sources. Obituary entries. also are included to provide a perspective on an individual's entire career. Each issue concludes with a name index, a general index, a birthplace index, and a birthday index. This volume includes profiles of: Gillian Anderson; Zachery Ty Bryan; Louis Farrakhan; Ella Fitzgerald; John Johnson; Michael Johnson; Christopher Reeve; Pete Sampras; Pat Schroeder; Tabitha Soren; Mara Wilson; Madeleine Albright; Rachel Blanchard; Adam Ezra Cohen; Bryant Gumbel; George Lucas; Alanis Morissette; Rosie O'Donnell; Muammar el-Qaddafi; Tupac Shakur; Herbert Tarvin; Merlin Tuttle; Marcus Allen; Claire Danes; Celine Dion; Jean Driscoll; Harrison Ford; Maya Lin; John Madden; Bill Monroe; Sam Morrison; and Rebecca Sealfon. (KCM) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. Biography Today: Profiles of People Of Interest to Young Readers, 1997 Volume 6, Numbers 1-3 By: Laurie Lanzen Harris, Executive Editor Cherie D. Abbey, Associate Editor CO Co PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 00 Office of Educational Research andImprovement DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS EDUCATIONAL RESOURCESINFORMATION BEEN GRANTED BY CENTER (ERIC) O This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. /9_04L47 L-nAlzecio Minor changes have been made to CD improve reproduction quality. HfiRRis TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES 00 INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Points of view or opinions stated inthis document do not necessarily represent 1 official OERI position or policy. 2 BEST COPY AVAILABLE Vol. 6 No. 1 JAN. 1997 Paags an Aside to Readers Featured in this issue. Zachery Ty Bryan Louis an ohnson Pete Sampras Pat Schroeder 1/' Tabitha Soren 7 Mara Wilson Michael Johnson Christopher Reeve Laurie Lanzen Harris, Executive Editor Cherie D. Abbey, Associate Editor Helene Henderson, Kevin Hillstrom, Laurie Hillstrom, Sue Ellen Thompson Sketch Writers Barry Puckett, Research Associate Omnigraphics, Inc. * * * Matt Barbour, Production Manager Laurie Lanzen Harris, Vice President, Editorial Director Peter E. Ruffner, Vice President, Administration James A. Sellgren, Vice President, Operations and Finance Jane Steele, Marketing Consultant * * * Frederick G. Ruffner, Jr., Publisher Copyright ©1997 Omnigraphics, Inc. ISSN 1058-2347 The information in this publication was compiled from the sources cited and from other sources considered reliable. While every possible effort has been made to ensure reliability, the publisher will not assume liability for damages caused by inaccuracies in the data, and makes no warranty, express or implied, on the accuracy of the information contained herein. This book is printed on acid-free paper meeting the ANSI Z39.48 Standard. 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Printed in the United States - Indexed in CHILDREN'S" MAGAZINE GUIDE Contents Preface 5 Gillian Anderson 1968- 9 American Actress and Star of "The X-Files" Zachery Ty Bryan 1981- 18 American Actor and Co-Star of "Home Improvement" Louis Farrakhan 1933- 24 American Religious Leader and Head of the Nation of Islam Ella Fitzgerald (Obituary) 1917-1996 37 American Jazz Singer John Johnson 1918- 50 American Magazine Publisher and Entrepreneur and Creator of Ebony and Jet Michael Johnson 1967- 62 American Track Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Christopher Reeve 1952- 72 American Actor and Spokesman for People with Spinal-Cord Disabilities Pete Sampras 1971- 84 American Professional Tennis Player Ranked Number One in the World Pat Schroeder 1940- 95 American Politician and Retired Representative to the U.S. Congress Tabitha Soren 1967- 107 American Television Journalist for MTV Mara Wilson (Brief Entry) 1987- 114 American Actress and Star of Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire 3 Photo and Illustration Credits 118 Name Index 119 General Index 125 Places of Birth Index 145 Birthday Index (by month and day) 151 People to Appear in Future Issues 155 Preface Biography Today is a magazine designed and written for the young read- eraged 9 and above and covers individuals that librarians and teach- ers tell us that young people want to know about most: entertainers, ath- letes, writers, illustrators, cartoonists, and political leaders. The Plan of the Work The publication was especially created to appeal to young readers in a format they can enjoy reading and readily understand. Each issue con- tains approximately 15 sketches arranged alphabetically. Each entry pro- vides at least one picture of the individual profiled, and bold-faced rubrics lead the reader to information on birth, youth, early memories, education, first jobs, marriage and family, career highlights, memorable experiences, hobbies, and honors and awards. Each of the entries ends with a list of easily accessible sources designed to lead the student to fur- ther reading on the individual and a current address. Obituary entries are also included, written to provide a perspective on the individual's entire career. Obituaries are clearly marked in both the table of contents and at the beginning of the entry. Biographies are prepared by Omnigraphics editors after extensive re- search, utilizing the most current materials available. Those sources that are generally available to students appear in the list of further reading at the end of the sketch. Indexes To provide easy access to entries, each issue of Biography Today contains a Name Index, General Index covering occupations, organizations, and ethnic and minority origins, Places of Birth Index, and a Birthday Index. These indexes cumulate with each succeeding issue. The three yearly issues are cumulated annually in a hardbound volume, with cumulative indexes. Our Advisors This magazine was reviewed by an Advisory Board comprised of librari- ans, children's literature specialists, and reading instructors so that we could make sure that the concept of this publication to provide a read- able and accessible biographical magazine for young readers was on target. They evaluated the title as it developed, and their suggestions have proved invaluable. Any errors, however, are ours alone. We'd like to list the Advisory Board members, and to thank them for their efforts. Sandra Arden Assistant Director, Retired Troy Public Library Troy, MI Gail Beaver Ann Arbor Huron High School Library and University of Michigan School of Information and Library Studies Ann Arbor, MI Marilyn Bethel Pompano Beach Branch Library Pompano Beach, FL Eileen Butterfield Waterford Public Library Waterford, CT Linda Carpino Detroit Public Library Detroit, MI Helen Gregory Grosse Pointe Public Library Grosse Pointe, MI Jane Klasing School Board of Broward County, Retired Fort Lauderdale, FL Marlene Lee Broward County Public Library System Fort Lauderdale, FL Judy Liskov Waterford Public Library Waterford, CT Sylvia Mavrogenes Miami-Dade Public Library System Miami, FL Carole J. McColloughWayne State University School of Library Science Detroit, MI Deborah Rutter Russell Library Middletown, CT Barbara Sawyer Groton Public Library and Information Center Groton, CT Renee Schwartz School Board of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL Lee Sprince Broward West Regional Library Fort Lauderdale, FL Susan Stewart Birney Middle School Reading Laboratory, Retired Southfield, MI Ethel Stoloff Librarian, Birney Middle School, Retired Southfield, MI Our Advisory Board stressed to us that we should not shy away from controversial or unconventional people in our profiles, and we have tried to follow their advice. The Advisory Board also mentioned that the sketches might be useful in reluctant reader and adult literacy programs, and we would value any comments librarians might have about the suit- ability of our magazine for those purposes. New Series In response to the growing number of suggestions from our readers, we have decided to expand the Biography Today family of publications. Four special subject volumes covering Authors, Artists, Scientists and In- ventors, and Sports Figures appeared in 1996. For 1997, two additional special volumes will appear: Environmental Leaders and World Leaders. Each of these hardcover volumes will be 200 pages in length and cover 15 individuals of interest to readers aged 9 and above. The length and format