Selena Gomez appears, for all intents and purposes, to be a typical girl-nex-door who had the luck of becoming famous. The reality is that Gomez has worked hard to achieve her level of fame and has had a great deal of support from her family. This has directly contributed to her success as well as her steady and realistic reactions to publicity. Morreale provides a very basic biography of Selena Gomez, focusing on her professional career, her rise to fame, and her interaction with fans. The author also emphasizes the importance of Gomez’ relationship with her mother and other young celebrities, which helps her maintain her down-to-earth life style. The author documents Gomez’s career from her years on the television show “Barney and Friends,” to her continued rise to fame as a singer and film star, and the recent development of her own clothing line. This text is filled with images of Gomez with family, friends, and fans, along with publication images of Gomez from television and film. Part of the “Real Bios” series and will appeal to young fans. Reviewer: Danielle Williams; Ages 7 to 11.
