Music & Musicians in Teen Fiction

Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going

• A young man meets a local punk legend who introduces him to the punk scene.

Beige by Cecil Castellucci

• Having a famous punk rocker for a father wasn't exactly what Katy always wanted.

Born to Rock by Gordon Korman

• Leo goes on tour with a punk band for the summer.

Diva by Alex Flinn

• Caitlin is dedicated to opera and attends a performing arts high school.

Blind Faith by Ellen Wittlinger

• A young pianist deals with issues of faith.

Adios to My Old Life by Caridad Ferrer

• A talented singer/songwriter competes on a Latino version of American Idol.

Things Hoped For by Andrew Clements

• Two talented young musicians strive to get into music school.

Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys by Francesca Lia Block

• A group of unusual teens start a band.

This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen

• Remy doesn't date musicians, but then she meets Dexter.

Born Blue by Han Nolan

• Janie's dream is to be a blues singer.

Wild Roses by Deb Caletti

• Cassie's stepfather is master violinist Dino Cavalli.  He's also mentally unstable and increasingly difficult to live with.