About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the complexities of identity, unconventional family structures, or feels like an outsider in a world that demands conformity. Weetzie Bat is a shimmering, neon-lit celebration of chosen family set in a dreamlike version of Los Angeles. It follows a young woman and her vibrant circle of friends as they build a life together filled with art, music, and love, while facing the heavy realities of adulthood. While the prose is poetic and whimsical, it tackles significant mature themes including LGBTQ plus relationships, pregnancy, and the AIDS epidemic. It is an ideal choice for older teens (14 and up) who appreciate magical realism and are looking for a story that validates their search for a place where they truly belong.
