Punk Rock Etiquette

Punk Rock Etiquette: The Ultimate How-to-Guide for DIY, Punk, Indie, and Underground Bands

By: Travis Nichols

144 p

Roaring Brook Press

ISBN-10: 1596434155
ISBN-13: 978-1596434158

Annotation:

A guide to the punk rock world and how to make an impression they will never forget.

Summary:

The author states “This book is not for the poser”. Simply stated this is a book for the true punk rocker (or someone just looking for a cool book). In it you get the down low on all things punk rock. This book will teach you how to create your own band tees, how to design a cool band website and the correct way to pack a van. Trust us; this book is indispensible for any music lover looking to start a band of their own. Filled with tons of stories of life on the road it shouldn’t disappoint. So leave your “ego at the door” and get ready for all the advice you’ll ever need to start your rock star career.

Teens will love the hints, tricks and tips to starting their own band. This guide has chapters such as "Forming the Band", "Merch" and "Stage Etiquette" which are all perfect for the up and coming rock star. In addition, this book have helpful hints such as "How to Sleep in You Van" which are humorous and informative.

Just Listen

Just Listen

By: Sarah Dessen

p.400

Puffin

ISBN-10: 0142410977
ISBN-13: 978-0142410974

Annotation:

Isolated from friends who believe the worst because she has not been truthful with them, sixteen-year-old Annabel finds an ally in classmate Owen, whose honesty and passion for music help her to face and share what really happened at the end-of-the-year party that changed her life.


Summary:

What could be worse that being caught by all of your friends, with your best friend's boyfriend?

That is exactly what Annabel is asking. Gone is her popularity and her friends, she has accepted a self sentence of social exile, because she can never admit what really happened in that closet.

Annabelle is a nice girl. She is so nice that she is willing to do nearly anything for anyone to keep them happy, even if that means she has to suffer by being the doormat toher friends and family. Until one day when she is she and her best friend Sophie have a falling out and her world comes crashing down. Annabelle is shunned by nearlyeveryone, everyone except for Owen. Owen is a likeable guy who also happens to be a nut for alternative music, knows something isn’t right. As Annabelle begins to come more and more withdrawn and unwilling to speak up, the perfect life she once had is starting to crack at the seams. The only person willing to speak to her is Owen, but can she trust him?

Teens who love novels by author Laurie Halse Anderson will instantly be drawn into the drama that is Just Listen. Beautifully written, this novel will leave you haunted by hungry for more.