Beige

Beige

By Cecil Castelucci

320 p

Candlewick

ISBN-10: 0763642320
ISBN-13: 978-0763642327

Annotation:

Katy, a quiet French Canadian teenager, reluctantly leaves Montréal to spend time with her estranged father, an aging Los Angeles punk rock legend. Dad's an aging L.A. punk rocker known as the Rat. Daughter's a buttoned-up neat freak who'd rather be anywhere else. Can this summer be saved? Now that she's exiled from Canada to sunny Los Angeles, Katy figures she'll bury her nose in a book and ignore the fact that she's spending two weeks with her father -- punk name: the Rat -- a recovered addict and drummer for the famously infamous band Suck.

Summary:

"Katy won't complain....Katy won't complain" Even though Katy doesn't want to be there, even though she feels abandoned by her mom, even though the Rat's place is a mess and he's not like anything she'd call a father,

Is she really the nice girl everyone thinks is she really "Beige" or is there a rough and rockin' punk persona underneath all that nice?

Teens will love this over the top novel about the punk scene in Los Angeles. Castelucci writes a funny and emotional novel about a girl who has to relocate and in the process may learn more about her almost always absent father and more importantly the woman she may become.

I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone

I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone
By:Stephanie Kuehnert

352p
MTV Publications

ISBN-10: 1416562699
ISBN-13: 978-1416562696


Annotation:
Growing up in a small Wisconsin town, Emily Black is a slutty, obstinate punk rocker and is expected to turn out just like her mother. A mother who abandoned her husband and small child (Emily) to pursue a life filled with punk rock.

Summary:

Emily loves to hear the stories of her mother’s antics and trying to emulate them as best as possible, secretly hoping that by creating a punk rock band she’ll be able to be closer to her, if only in spirit. When her punk band rises to stardom, she gets the fated meeting with her long lost mother only to realize some of the mistakes she made early in her mother made early in life are being repeated by Emily herself. This novel is gut wrenching at time as it is humorous. Emily is a strong willed character who is unwilling to accept the idea that her mother abandoned her.

This novel is tough, filled with bad language and even worse situations. Kuhnert creates a real punk feel in her first novel. Readers will love Emily’s attitude and sharp tongue. Perfect for the more advanced teen reader looking for something with a little substance and grit.

Off The Bus and On The Record:

Off the Bus and ON The Record: 22 Candid Interviews by the Teen Journalists of the Rock Star

Edited By: Aaron Burgess

160p
Zest Books

ISBN-10: 098007326X
ISBN-13: 978-0980073263



Annotation: Twenty Two up and coming teen journalist interview their favorite musician

Summary:
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to interview your favorite rock star?What if you could ask Linkin Park “what they liked on their pizza?” or any number or silly or meaningful questions. Well here’s your chance. In this new book, teenagers had the opportunity to interview their favorite rock stars and this is their stories. This compilation pulls all the best interviews from the television show Rock Star Stories. Great for the rock music super-fan or just someone looking for a good read.

Teens are able to consider what they would ask if they were ever in the midst of their favorite celebrity. No question is too silly or too simple. Through this book, teens are able to see all that they could achieve if they are willing to work hard.

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.