Age range 12 to 17

Music is a universal language. From pulse-pounding beats to emotional lyrics-it can change a mood, a perspective, a life. And that’s particularly true for teens, for whom music can make sweeping and lasting impressions on things like first love, first heartbreak, soulsearching, and growing up. In Behind the Song, acclaimed YA authors and musicians connect to one of their favorite songs through a mix of short story interpretations and personal essays. These unique visions combine to form an insightful exploration of the profound impact that music can have on our lives.