HarperCollins to publish Bieber memoir

NEW YORK, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- HarperCollins says the it has acquired an official illustrated memoir from Canadian-born teen pop sensation Justin Bieber.

"Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story," which covers the 16-year-old musician's rise to fame, is to be published in October in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

"Every day I wake up and count my blessings. My fans have played such a large part in all of this and they help me live my dreams every day. I'm excited to share just a little bit more of my world with them through this book," Bieber said in a statement. "Between the behind-the-scenes pictures and the story I think this is going to be something they can all enjoy. This is just another way for me to say thank you to my fans."