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Which version of Taylor Swift is your favorite? When she burst into the country music scene in the 2000s, Swift established a solid fan base with her big voice, her passion for music, and her songwriting skills. When she later made the switch from country to pop and indie folk, she revolutionized not only her own music, but also the music world. Taylor Swift: Queen of Reinvention chronicles Swift's life and career, her rise to global stardom, and everything in between-from feuds and controversies to unparalleled fan support and Swift's dedication to advocacy and social justice. Readers learn about Swift's resilience during her fight to maintain the rights to her master recordings and the reinventions that took her from a popular artist to a global icon.

When Beyoncé stepped onto a stage for the first time at the age of seven, her career was just beginning. Over the following decades, she would skyrocket to a level of fame only few artists can claim. Beyoncé: Renaissance Woman chronicles Beyoncé's life and career, from the early days of Destiny's Child to her genre-busting album Cowboy Carter, and everything in between. The record-setting Grammy-winner has done it all-writing, acting, performing, and producing. And her dedication to social justice and philanthropy has impacted millions. Beyoncé's commitment to promoting her culture, exploring every aspect of her art, and making the world a better place makes her more than a global music icon-Queen Bey is a true renaissance woman.

When Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Music, the world took notice. This was no ordinary rapper. Lamar's songwriting transcends the boundaries of music, exploring themes of race, identity, social justice, and more. He has something to say, and people stop to listen-and to reward his work with one of the most prestigious awards in the United States. From the release of his first mixtape in 2004 to his outspoken advocacy on social justice issues, including racial inequality, police violence, and the struggles of Black communities in America, Kendrick Lamar is anything but ordinary. His music reads like poetry, tackles pressing issues, and combines a variety of styles and genres to create his unique sound. He is not afraid to speak his mind, both in his lyrics and in the public forum. And he is dedicated to evolving as an artist as the world around him changes, making him a dynamic icon who has and will continue to make a lasting impact on hip-hop and the whole music industry.