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Music Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Music Books for Ages 12–18

Music for teenagers is identity. The genre you claim, the band that speaks for you, the first song you write. These 1,278 books explore musical passion, creative ambition, and the communities that form around shared sound.

1,278 books

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For the teenager grappling with a friend's self-destructive choices or the heavy weight of trying to save someone they l

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For the teen processing the weight of their own story or seeking to understand the voices of women often silenced by his

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Hidden Music: The Life of Fanny Mendelssohn

Discover the life of Fanny Mendelssohn, a brilliant musician who composed beautiful works in the shadow of her famous br

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Lucy in the Sky

Kiara Brinkman

Seventh grade is off to a rocky start, but Lucy finds a new rhythm when she discovers her father’s old Beatles records a

Ages 8–12

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My Favorite Band Does Not Exist

Robert T. Jeschonek

Idea Deity is convinced he is a fictional character destined to die in chapter sixty-four, especially when his fake onli

Cover of Celia Cruz

Claudia Romo Edelman, William Alexander

For the child who loves to sing and dance but needs to see how passion and perseverance can turn a childhood dream into

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One Love, One Heart: A History of Reggae

For the middle grader discovering a love for music and global history, this book explores how reggae became a powerful v

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I Heart Band #3

Crushes, Codas, and Corsages

Michelle Schusterman

Between the intensity of the regional band competition and the stress of the science fair, Holly is trying to figure out

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Hip-Hop Biographies

Chance the Rapper: Independent Master of Hip-Hop Flow

For the young music lover who dreams of doing things their own way. Discover how Chance the Rapper used his voice to cha

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Who Was David Bowie?

Margaret Gurevich, Who HQ

For the child who feels like an outsider or loves to create, this biography celebrates the power of reinventing yourself

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Slave Spirituals and the Jubilee Singers

Michael L. Cooper

For the young history buff or music lover ready to explore how art and resilience can change the world. A moving look at

Cover of Strange Mr. Satie Composer of the Absurd

Strange Mr. Satie Composer of the Absurd

French composer Erik Satie spent his life defying musical rules and embracing the absurd in a career built on unconventi

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One Nation Under a Groove: Rap Music and Its Roots

For the young music lover curious about the origins of hip-hop. This deep dive traces the beat from African oral traditi

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Who Is Stevie Wonder?

A thirteen-year-old boy with a record deal becomes a global sensation, using his music and voice to advocate for civil r

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Jagged Little Pill

Jagged Little Pill: The Novel

For teens navigating complex family dynamics, societal pressures, and the raw emotions of adolescence, this novel explor

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Who Was Aretha Franklin?

The Queen of Soul begins her journey in her father's church choir before rising to global stardom as one of the most suc

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What Was Woodstock?

For the curious child asking about the 1960s or 'hippie' culture, this engaging history explores how a rainy dairy farm

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Sister Mischief

Esme Rockett, known as MC Ferocious, balances her love for hip-hop and her suburban Christian high school while falling

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What Is Rock and Roll?

Trace the high-energy history of rock music to see how different styles and legendary stars changed the world for an ent

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The Sweetest Sound

Shy Cadence has a magnificent singing voice, but panic sets in when a recording of her singing is leaked to the world be

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Who Was Duke Ellington?

M. D. Payne, Who HQ

For the child who loves music and needs to see how passion, hard work, and creativity can turn a local talent into a wor

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Five middle schoolers catch a lucky break when their rock band goes viral, and they decide to use their new fame to help

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The Glorious Christmas Songbook

Cooper Edens, Benjamin Darling

For families wishing to start a holiday singing tradition, this collection pairs timeless carols with beautiful vintage

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Signature Lives: Modern Biographies

Yo-Yo Ma: Internationally Acclaimed Cellist

A musical prodigy becomes a global ambassador, using the cello as a universal language to connect people across differen

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