Frequently asked questions

For Those About to Rock is a music book for kids ages 8–15 that tells the inspiring stories of 50 celebrated musicians, including Muddy Waters, Run DMC, The Beatles, Björk, Tupac Shakur, Black Flag, Blondie, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix. Each entry includes a bite-size fact file, a list of must-listen songs, and a Music 101 section explaining a musical concept related to that artist. The book also features original portraits of each musician created by artists from around the world.

She Rocks is a music book for kids ages 8–15 that celebrates 50 legendary female musicians, including Taylor Swift, Joni Mitchell, Patti Smith, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Lana Del Rey. Like For Those About to Rock, it features original illustrations created especially for the book.

Both For Those About to Rock and She Rocks are written for kids ages 8–15. They also make great gifts for music-loving parents and caregivers who want to share their love for music with their children.

For Those About to Rock features 50 celebrated musicians across genres and eras, including Muddy Waters, Run DMC, The Beatles, Björk, Tupac Shakur, Black Flag, Blondie, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix, among many others.

She Rocks features 50 legendary female musicians including Taylor Swift, Joni Mitchell, Patti Smith, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Lana Del Rey, among others.

Each artist's page in For Those About to Rock and She Rocks includes a Music 101 section that explains a musical concept connected to that particular musician. For example, Björk's page explores the idea of musicians who are also performance artists. These sections are designed to build music knowledge and context alongside each artist's story.

Yes. Both For Those About to Rock and She Rocks feature original portraits and illustrations of each musician, created specifically for the project by talented artists from around the world.

Yes. For Those About to Rock and She Rocks are ideal gifts for kids ages 8–15 who love music, as well as for music-loving parents and caregivers. They work well as birthday gifts, holiday gifts, or any occasion where you want to inspire a young music fan.

For Those About to Rock is available for purchase online. Visit the For Those About to Rock purchase page for purchasing information.

She Rocks is available for purchase online. Visit the She Rocks purchase page for purchasing information.