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Music Music serves as more than just a background to our experiences – it’s a means of self-expression, connecting with others, and navigating the challenges of youth. For teenagers, music often provides solace, motivation, and a sense of identity. From tales of growth intertwined with rock and roll to narratives exploring music as a platform for social critique, a plethora of captivating books celebrate music's significance. Whether you're a music aficionado or seeking a fresh way to engage with your favorite melodies, these books are bound to resonate with you. Dive into the musical journey within the pages! |
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Beating Heart Baby by Lio MinSettling into a new life in L.A., Santi finds his fragile relationship with his trans band leader Suwa threatened by an impossible truth that forces them both to reckon with their dreams, their pasts and their futures together or apart. Grade level: 10 - 12
Fiction; Romance |
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Kiss & Tell by Adib KhorramHunter never expected to be a boy band star, but, well, here he is. He and his band Kiss & Tell are on their first major tour of North America, playing arenas all over the United States and Canada (and getting covered by the gossipy press all over North America as well). Hunter is the only gay member of the band, and he just had a very painful breakup with his first boyfriend--leaked sexts, public heartbreak, and all--and now everyone expects him to play the perfect queer role model for teens. But Hunter isn't really sure what being the perfect queer kid even means. Does it mean dressing up in whatever The Label tells him to wear for photo shoots and pretending never to have sex? (Unfortunately, yes.) Does it mean finding community among the queer kids at the meet-and-greets after K&T's shows? (Fortunately, yes.) Does it include a new relationship with Kaivan, the drummer for the band opening for K&T on tour? (He hopes so.) But when The Label finds out about Hunter and Kaivan, it spells trouble for their relationship, for the perfect gay boy Hunter plays for the cameras, and, most importantly, for Hunter himself. Grade level: 10 - 12
Fiction; Romance |
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K-ON! : the complete omnibus edition by KakiflyLead guitarist Yui Hirasawa has never played an instrument. Bassist Mio Akiyama hates attention. Drummer Ritsu Tainaka would rather goof around than practice. And pianist Tsumugi Kotobuki seems more interested in sharing snacks. Together, these four girls are (technically) the Pop Music Club! Sure, they’re in over their heads trying to form their own band, but this motley crew won’t let anything stop them from having a good time. Eating cake and rocking That’s what Afterschool Tea Time is all about! Grade level: 12+
Manga; Comedy |
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The loudest silence by Sydney LangfordTwo disabled queer teens, Casey, who's trying to conceal her hearing loss from her new classmates, and soccer captain Hayden, whose Generalized Anxiety Order stops him from telling his parents he wants to pursue a career on Broadway, form an intimate, platonic friendship that changes everything. Grade level: 10 - 12
Fiction; Contemporary |
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Not your average Jo by Grace K. ShimRiley Jo is a teenager who knows what she wants. Born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas, this Korean American girl has her sights set on being a musician. So when her parents are surprisingly cool about her attending the prestigious Los Angeles-based arts-focused boarding school her senior year of high school, she jumps at the chance. This is her moment to make her indie rock dreams a reality! Things at Carlmont Academy start out strong: She joins a band, and they set out to make plans to perform at the annual spring concert-with a chance to land a record contract. Another student, Xander, decides his school project will be a documentary about the band leading up to their first show. But not everything goes how Riley Jo imagined. She is soon sidelined when her other bandmates feel she is "too Asian" to be their lead singer, and they choose her classmate Bodhi Collins for the role instead. Bodhi is rock music royalty, with a dad who is a famous music exec. And he's got the "all-American rock star look." Her classmates suggest she try making K-pop, but her heart is in indie rock. Riley Jo decides to take matters into her own hands and writes an original song to showcase her talent. But Bodhi takes the credit . . . and given his connections, the band lets him. Xander captures all of this in his film, which he leaks in order to show the truth behind the band. Riley Jo decides to sign up for the spring concert and perform on her own . . . but will she finally be able to take center stage? Grade level: 7 - 9
Fiction; Music |
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Oshi No Ko 1 by Aka AkasakaGorou is a gynecologist and idol fan who's in shock after his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Little does Gorou realize that he's about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense! Lies are an idol's greatest weapon in this outrageous manga from Aka Akasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Mengo Yokoyari (Scum's Wish). Grade level: 12+
Manga; Drama |
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Red by Annie CardiWhen Tess's decision to get an abortion goes public, she is rejected and harassed by people in her community, but she soon finds solace in her music and uses her voice to end the cycle of abuse in her small town. Grade level: 10 - 12
Fiction; Contemporary |
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Sona and the golden beasts by Rajani LaRoccaDiscovering an orphaned wolf pup she believes is related to the five sacred beasts of Devia, which a Hunter has been killing one by one, Sona embarks on an epic adventure during which she realizes that the fate of the sacred beasts, and the future of Devia, is in her hands. Grade level: 6+
Fiction; Fantasy |
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XOXO by Axie OhJenny never had much time for boys, Kpop, or really anything besides her dream of being a professional cellist. But when she finds herself falling for a Kpop idol, she has to decide whether their love is worth the risk. Grade level: 7 - 9
Fiction; Romance |
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