Pop stars - Kay Woodward

'21st Century Lives: Pop Stars' is a fresh and lively approach to the achievements of today's most successful pop stars.

Discover how your favourite pop idol started out on the path to fame - read about their childhood, their inspirations, the hard work and their career highs. From pop, Latin, rap, rock, R&B and soul, the book covers a multitude of music styles and allows the reader to take a behind-the-scenes look at the life of each individual.

An original and exciting guide to the lives of contemporary musical talents, featuring: Britney Spears, Beyonc?, Jennifer Lopez, Kylie, Lemar, Jamelia, Robbie Williams, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Madonna, Joss Stone, George Michael, Natasha Bedingfield, Will Young and Bono.

Kay Woodward was born in Barrow-in-Furness, grew up in Carlisle, lived in Brighton and spent two years in Kinsale, Co Cork. After working as an editor in children's publishing, she became an author. She wrote the SKATE SCHOOL series - Ice Princess, On Thin Ice, Stars on Ice, Going for Gold - published by Usborne. Andersen Press have published JANE AIRHEAD (2009) and also the brand new WUTHERING HEARTS (2011). Kay is married with one daughter and lives near the New Forest. Visit www.kaywoodward.co.uk to find out more.