Behind the Song - Softcover

Walton, K.M.; Arnold, David; Breznican, Anthony; G. Love; Hopkins, Ellen; Howe, James; Kephart, Beth; Ludwig, Elisa; Maberry, Jonathan; T, DONN; Myers, E.C.; Oh, Ellen; Schmidt, Tiffany; Young, Suzanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492638811 ISBN 13: 9781492638810

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire, 2017

Synopsis

A song to match everyone's heartbeat.

A soaring melody, a pulse-pounding beat, a touching lyric: Music takes a moment and makes it a memory. It's a universal language that can capture love, heartbreak, loss, soul searching, and wing spreading-all in the span of a few notes. In Behind the Song, fourteen acclaimed young adult authors and musicians share short stories and personal essays inspired by the songs, the albums, the musicians who move them.

So cue up the playlist and crank the volume. This is an anthology you'll want to experience on repeat.

About this title

About the Author:

K.M. Walton is the author of Cracked, Empty, and Ultimatum. As a former middle-school teacher, she's passionate about ending bullying, and her powerful presentations have made an impact on thousands. K.M. is a graduate of West Chester University. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, two sons, and cat. Visit her at kmwalton.com.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 9 Up—This anthology about music hits all the right notes. Young adult authors and musicians share the power of music through essays and short stories inspired by particular songs. The 14 entries are sparked by a diverse group of artists, such as Bob Dylan, the Killers, Amy Winehouse, Oasis, and the Eagles. Readers will recognize some of the popular authors who contributed, such as Ellen Hopkins, Ellen Oh, David Arnold, and Elisa Ludwig. The pieces are about more than just the songs and reveal personal philosophies that will resonate even with readers unfamiliar with the music. A biography of each contributor is included to further explore the impact music has had on the lives of each author. All of the songs are listed on a comprehensive playlist so that teens can create their own mixtapes. Highlights of the collection are Beth Kephart's personal essay "The Opposite of Ordinary," inspired by "A Place for Us" from West Side Story, and Hopkins's "Tiffany Twisted," inspired by the Eagles' "Hotel California." VERDICT A perfect addition to school and public libraries—especially useful as a curriculum tie-in or for writing prompts.—Kevin McGuire, Woodland Hills School District, PA

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1492638811
• ISBN 13: 9781492638810
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 376