Who are the teen icons of the new century-the young singers and actors who are captivating todayAs audiences? Get to know them in this exciting and informative new resource. In a series of biographical essays, "Teen Icons of the 21st Century" explores the lives of these extraordinary talents, giving readers an up-close look at their upbringings and families, their professional beginnings, and the remarkable accomplishments of their brief careers.

Did you know singing star Rhianna was a member of her high school military cadet corps? That despite earning millions for her movie roles, Dakota Fanning has never received an allowance? That "Twilight"As Robert Pattison was routinely dressed up as a girl by his sisters? The biographies included in "Teen Icons of the 21st Century" are filled with little known facts like these, as well as career highlights, and real insights into the daily lives of this generationAs teen sensations.