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. Johnson is a former editor at Ebony magazine. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)