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conversations.value: Provide a description for a book titled Behind the Song about Eagles, Ellen, UpThis with the genre: Teen & Young Adult, Literature & Fiction.
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conversations.value: Gr 9 UpThis 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 librariesespecially useful as a curriculum tie-in or for writing prompts.Kevin McGuire, Woodland Hills School District, PA
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conversations.value: 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 librariesespecially useful as a curriculum tie-in or for writing prompts.Kevin McGuire, Woodland Hills School District, PA
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conversations.value: Provide the first four paragraphs for this book.
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conversations.value: Behind the Song
  She didn't think of them as friends. More like...nosy, noisy roommates? And some were unfriendly, as if they resented the fact that they were in her mind. She had the impression they only helped her to help themselves, whoever or whatever they were. She was only part of the package.
  Trace sat heavily on a flat rock beneath a sprawling camphor tree. "I could use a breather, if that's okay."
  Anara rubbed the back of her neck. It was sticky with sweat and bug spray, which seemed to be attracting mosquitoes rather than repelling them. Unless they were attacking out of spite.
  Students had been talking all day about the strange new boy at John Dee High School, but she didn't see him herself until fourth session global studies.
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conversations.value: Provide another paragraph.. End with the sentence ' Kickboxing karaoke Kat.'.
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conversations.value: Next were camp-wide intros—give yourself an alliterative nickname that tells two things about yourself. I tried to pay attention: Laid-back, lit-mag Lila, but it was hard not to be distracted by Mal escorting a pigtailed late-arriver who clung to his hand and made my heart melt. He left again and I focused on the circle: Shopping, snorkeling Sarah. Kickboxing karaoke Kat.
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conversations.value: Inspired Jonathan Maberry's personal essay "You Know Something's Happening Here (But You Don't Know What It Is)"
  Thank you to David Arnold, Anthony Breznican, G. Love, Ellen Hopkins, James Howe, Beth Kephart, Elisa Ludwig, Jonathan Maberry, Donn T, Eugene Myers, Ellen Oh, Tiffany Schmidt, Suzanne Young, and Ameriie for enthusiastically agreeing to participate in this anthology. Thank you for your stellar contributions and hard work. Working with such a fine group of talented people has been an honor.
  Thank you to my agent, Jim McCarthy, for loving the idea for this anthology, helping me cultivate it and bring it to life, and then selling it!
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