Citation: Perez, C.C. (2018). The first rule of punk. Puffin Books.
Content Warning: Bullying, racism, racial slurs.
Finding your place can be tough, just ask Malu. After moving to a new town, Malu struggles to navigate new friends, bullies, an anti-punk school administration, and the high expectations of her mom. Malu turns to music and forms a band which helps her start to find herself again. Malu becomes an advocate for expressing oneself and embracing what you love.
The book packs a punch as it is easy to fall in love with the powerful message (and the cool graphics of zines inside)! Young teens will feel empowered by the stories of friendship, individuality, and courage that are embedded in this book.