Raised by his single mother in public housing in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, Bieber's meteoric rise to fame could only have happened in the 21st century. Prone to singing and playing instruments at a young age, Bieber's mom started posting videos on YouTube after he took part in "The Stratford Star," a 4-week long singing competition for 12 to 18 year olds. Even though he didn't win, Bieber had developed a fan base, and they helped to spread the word online. Before long, Bieber was being courted by agents and managers, and after Usher took him under his wing, Bieber signed a deal with a record label. Now, four years, three albums, some television appearances, a movie, multiple awards, an autobiography, and various charitable organizations later, Bieber is unstoppable. Keeping his fans informed with social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube, Bieber tries to remain humble and stay true to his faith as much as he can.
What I liked most about this biography is that the depiction of Justin Bieber is not entirely glowing. After all, he was 13 when he started becoming a YouTube sensation, and 13-year olds are prone to bad tempers, tantrums, and occasional bouts of pranks and silliness. I enjoyed reading the few anecdotes that showed Bieber being a typical kid.
Recommended for gr. 5-9.
What I liked most about this biography is that the depiction of Justin Bieber is not entirely glowing. After all, he was 13 when he started becoming a YouTube sensation, and 13-year olds are prone to bad tempers, tantrums, and occasional bouts of pranks and silliness. I enjoyed reading the few anecdotes that showed Bieber being a typical kid.
Recommended for gr. 5-9.
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