04 August,2010 06:56 AM IST | | Agencies
He's only 16, but Justin Bieber is already working on his life story. USA Today reports that HarperCollins is releasing the teen idol's official illustrated memoir that will tell the behind-the-scenes story of his journey to superstardom.
Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Storyu00a0- due out in Octoberu00a0- will also feature never-before-seen shots of the Canadian teen. Bieber, who was raised by a single mother, was first noticed after posting a series of videos on YouTube.
Scooter Braun, who later became his manager, helped him nab a recording contract with Island Records. Earlier this year, Bieber's album My World 2.0 soared to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts within a week of its release.
