Chicago Public Library-Blog: Teen Reads For Riot Fest

Chicago IL

19 August, 2021

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library-blog: Justin August 18, 2021 Get out your spikes, gel up those hawks, and fasten your safety pins because Riot Fest is coming to Douglass Park! With musical performances by The Smashing Pumpkins, Run the Jewels and Nine Inch Nails, it's gonna be amped as ever. Get into the mood with this Riot Fest inspired booklist for teens. Days on Fes – This slice of life manga is the perfect light read to get psyched for a music festival! Its exuberant, full-page illustrations of friendship, food and fashion left me feeling like I had just attended a weekend music fest along with the characters. Days on Fes. Volume 1 Days on Fes. Volume 1 Oka, Kanato,Oka, Kanato, Paperback, 2021Available View detailsView details for Days on Fes, Paperback, Available Moxie –What do you do when your classmates are sexist and the school does nothing to help? Inspired by the punk rock Riot Grrrl movement of the 90s, 16 year old Vivian Carter starts a feminist zine called Moxie to force a reckoning. As solidarity grows, one thing becomes clear: Moxie girls fight back.   Moxie Moxie a NovelMathieu, Jennifer,Mathieu, Jennifer, Paperback, 2017Available View detailsView details for Moxie, Paperback, Available Music From Another World – Did you ever have a pen pal? Back in 1977, that was a lot cheaper than calling when you live 400+ miles away! Bonding through a shared love of punk music, high school pen pals Sharon and Tammy share truths they could never discuss at home. A beautiful story with LGBT themes about friendship and living authentically.  Music From Another World Music From Another World Talley, Robin,Talley, Robin, Book, 2020Available View detailsView details for Music From Another World, Book, Available Can't Stop Won't Stop - Rounding off the list with some non-fiction, Jeff Chang and Davey D's history of hip-hop provides a fantastic look at the context behind some of hip-hop's most pivotal moments. Spanning from the Bronx in 1969 to present day artists like Cardi B, you're sure to discover some new favorite songs! Can't Stop Won't Stop Can't Stop Won't Stop a Hip-hop HistoryChang, Jeff,Chang, Jeff, Book, 2021Available View detailsView details for Can't Stop Won't Stop, Book, Available What are your favorite punk/rock/hip-hop songs? Write them in the comments below! This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library-blog. The views expressed here are the author's own.