Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing by Ann Angel: Janis Joplin was one of the first women rock stars, and it lead to her early death. Learn about this rock legend and her quick but bright life.
Behind the Song by various authors: Ever wonder what songs inspire your favorite authors? Here are some short stories and essays that look at the songs that shaped some of your favorite writers!
California Dreamin': Cass Elliot Before the Mamas & the Papas by Penelope Bagieu:
This is a Graphic Novel that looks at Cass Elliot, better known as Mama Cass, before she joined the Mamas and the Papas. It looks at her desire to be a star, and her years in Paris. Just a heads up, this is a Graphic Novel and is a bit more of the "A" end of "YA".
John Lennon: All I Want is Truth by Elizabeth Partridge: John Lennon is one of the most iconic rock figures of all time, and the influence of his music, both with The Beatles and as a solo artist are still popular today. This biography gives you a look of his whole life, peppered with awesome pictures.
Legends, Icons, and Rebels: Music that Changed the World by Robbie Robertson et al: Not sure who the rock and roll legends are? This books gives you some information on dozens of awesome rock stars that helped shape music as we know it. It also contains CDs music with the songs mentioned!
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