MELISSA EWEY JOHNSON is a former editor at Ebony magazine, where she interviewed dozens of celebrities, including Usher, Lauryn Hill and LL Cool J. Her writing has appeared in several other national magazines, including Essence, Fitness and Woman's Day, and online at msn.com. She lives in New York City.
The biographies in this series for high school students are both
factual and fun to read; length and format are designed to meet
educators' requirements and students' interests. This book in the
series details the life of actress Halle Berry from childhood
through adulthood, shedding light on her family background, her
personal and professional influences, and her accomplishments and
struggles in an industry where many of the parts she played were
written with a white actress in mind. The book includes B&W
photos of Berry throughout her career, a timeline, a filmography of
film and TV appearances, and a list of major awards and
nominations.
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