Blue Banner Biographies Series

This full color contemporary biography of NBA star Kevin Durant is intended for middle school age readers. Abundant full-color action photos in this biography bring the popular personality to life for the reader.

Ja Rule

by John Bankston

Published 6 October 2004

Profiles the life and career of the hip-hop star, Ja Rule.

Eminem

by John Bankston

Published 1 June 2003

Jay Z

by John Bankston

Published 6 October 2004

Bow Wow

by John Bankston

Published 8 June 2004

Alicia Keys

by John Bankston

Published 1 February 2005

Missy Elliott

by John Bankston

Published 12 October 2004

Shirley Temple

by John Bankston

Published 3 December 2005

Rudy Giuliani

by John Bankston

Published 1 December 2003

A biography of the son of a convicted felon who grew up to become a tough prosecuting attorney and the mayor of New York City.

Nelly

by John Bankston

Published 1 September 2003

Abby Wambach

by John Bankston

Published 30 September 2013

A biography of the popular soccer player Abby Wambach.

Daniel Radcliffe

by John Bankston

Published 1 June 2003

A biography of the young actor chosen to portray Harry Potter in the "Harry Potter" movies.