People in the News Book

This reference covers newsmakers of the prior year. Combines biographical and bibliographical information on political and military leaders, artists, businesspeople, writers and more. Photos and cumulative index in each volume. [Its] main strength. . . lies in providing information about those who have as yet not been profiled in Current Biography. Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin An excellent introduction to contemporary biographical resources, this series will also be well received by those needing a simple way to update Current Biography articles. School Library Journal

Presents clear, up-to-date biographical information on a wide selection of the most newsworthy people in the world.