"As the hype builds toward the release of the movie The Hunger Games, increasing attention falls on the young lead actress, Jennifer Lawrence. Raised in Kentucky, Jennifer began acting in commercials at the age of 14. Her career took off quickly, from minor TV roles to a regular spot on a sitcom and several movies. In 2011, she received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for her performance in Winter's Bone. Krohn has organized her material well and presents it clearly. With plenty of short sentences and color photos, this entry in the Gateway Biographies series is accessible to a wide audience. Back matter includes a chronology, extensive source notes for quotes, a selected bibliography, and short lists of recommended books and websites. Leading off and concluding with information about the movie The Hunger Games, this biography may have a limited shelf life, but libraries can expect a good bit of demand over the next few years, as this phenomenally popular trilogy hits the big screen.

" --Booklist.