The Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World

The Blues Singers: Ten Who Rocked the World (Lester, Julius; 2001; 47 pages; ISBN 0786824050) 

Award-winning author Julius Lester writes this book, highlighting 10 notable blues singers, as a letter to his granddaughter in order to preserve their stories for this younger generation.

(Ages 9-12)

Cool Hip-Hop Music: Create and Appreciate What Makes Music Great!

Cool Hip-Hop Music: Create and Appreciate What Makes Music Great! (Kenney, Karen Latchana; ) 2008; ABDO Publications; ISBN 9781599289717)

This book focuses on hip-hop music and how to create it; it also includes information about hip-hop dancing, with instructions for some fundamental moves.

(Ages 8-12)

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History of Rock

History of Rock (Rosen, Steven; 2009, Crabtree Publications; 32 pages; ISBN 9780778738237)

Short blocks of text and many photos make this an accessible title for a range of readers, from reluctant to eager.  A concise book with relevant information for anyone interested in this genre of music.

(Ages 8-14)

The Girls' Guide to Rocking: How to Start a Band, Book Gigs, and Get Rolling to Rock Stardom

The Girls' Guide to Rocking: How to Start a Band, Book Gigs, and Get Rolling to Rock Stardom (Hopper, Jessica, 2010, 229 pages; ISBN 9780761151418)

Engaging photos, practical information, and user-friendly organization all make this a good choice for budding musicians, or any young people interested in bands for that matter.  Though the title--and many of the photos of female bands and artists--targets a female audience, the content of this book is also relevant for male rockers. 

(Ages 12-18)