About the book
\"Stole my heart from the first page to the last. Endlessly funny and sincere.\" —Tillie Walden, Eisner & Ignatz Award–winning cartoonist
A debut graphic novel from Ignatz Award–winning and nationally syndicated cartoonist Bianca Xunise.
When life gives you guitars, smash them!
School is out for summer and Ariel Grace Jones is determined to make it one for the books! Together with their bestie bandmates, Michele and Gael, Ariel believes they’re destined to break into the music industry and out of Chicago’s Southside by singing lead in their garage punk band, Baby Hares.
But before Baby Hares can officially get into the groove, the realities of post grad life start to weigh on this crew of misfits. Ari begins to worry that it’s time to pull the plug on their dreams of making it big.
Just when all hope feels lost, a fellow punk and local icon takes an interest in their talent. It seems like he might be the only one Ariel can rely on as frustrations between bandmates reach at an all-time high.
Punk Rock Karaoke is a coming-of-age tale that draws upon the explosive joy of the underground scene, while raising questions about authenticity, the importance of community and what it means to succeed on your own terms.
Editions of Punk Rock Karaoke
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593464526
Read an Excerpt
\"Stole my heart from the first page to the last. Endlessly funny and sincere.\" —Tillie Walden, Eisner & Ignatz Award–winning cartoonist
A debut graphic novel from Ignatz Award–winning and nationally syndicated cartoonist Bianca Xunise.
When life gives you guitars, smash them!
School is out for summer and Ariel Grace Jones is determined to make it one for the books! Together with their bestie bandmates, Michele and Gael, Ariel believes they’re destined to break into the music industry and out of Chicago’s Southside by singing lead in their garage punk band, Baby Hares.
But before Baby Hares can officially get into the groove, the realities of post grad life start to weigh on this crew of misfits. Ari begins to worry that it’s time to pull the plug on their dreams of making it big.
Just when all hope feels lost, a fellow punk and local icon takes an interest in their talent. It seems like he might be the only one Ariel can rely on as frustrations between bandmates reach at an all-time high.
Punk Rock Karaoke is a coming-of-age tale that draws upon the explosive joy of the underground scene, while raising questions about authenticity, the importance of community and what it means to succeed on your own terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Punk Rock Karaoke about?
\"Stole my heart from the first page to the last. Endlessly funny and sincere.\" —Tillie Walden, Eisner & Ignatz Award–winning cartoonist
A debut graphic novel from Ignatz Award–winning and nationally syndicated cartoonist Bianca Xunise.
When life gives you guitars, smash them!
School is out for summer and Ariel Grace Jones is determined to make it one for the books! Together with their bestie bandmates, Michele and Gael, Ariel believes they’re destined to break into the music industry and out of Chicago’s Southside by singing lead in their garage punk band, Baby Hares.
But before Baby Hares can officially get into the groove, the realities of post grad life start to weigh on this crew of misfits. Ari begins to worry that it’s time to pull the plug on their dreams of making it big.
Just when all hope feels lost, a fellow punk and local icon takes an interest in their talent. It seems like he might be the only one Ariel can rely on as frustrations between bandmates reach at an all-time high.
Punk Rock Karaoke is a coming-of-age tale that draws upon the explosive joy of the underground scene, while raising questions about authenticity, the importance of community and what it means to succeed on your own terms.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Punk Rock Karaoke?
Graphic novels, Comic books, Manga, Cartoons > Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions
Where can I read a sample of Punk Rock Karaoke?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593464526
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Punk Rock Karaoke?
Bianca Xunise
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Punk Rock Karaoke is available as paperback(ISBN 9780593464526)
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