Behind the Song

Acclaimed Young Adult authors and musicians write short stories and personal essays based on the songs that inspire themA 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.

“"This anthology about music hits all the right notes... 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." -- School Library Journal”

"A compilation of stories and essays written by authors and musicians sharing the deep influences of music that helped to shape their lives, particularly calling upon their own adolescences...giving readers glimpses into the personal musical influences of such authors as Ellen Oh and E.C. Myers as well as a haunting essay by musician Donn T. " - Kirkus Reviews
"This anthology about music hits all the right notes... 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."" - School Library Journal

K. M. Walton is the author of Ultimatum, Cracked, and Empty. 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.

Age range 12 to 17 Music is a universal language. From pulse-pounding beats to emotional lyrics--it can change a mood, a perspective, a life. And that'sparticularly true for teens, for whom music can make sweeping and lasting impressions on things like first love, first heartbreak, soulsearching,and growing up. In Behind the Song, acclaimed YA authors and musicians connect to one of their favorite songs through a mixof short story interpretations and personal essays. These unique visions combine to form an insightful exploration of the profound impactthat music can have on our lives.

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