Battle of the Bands
Lauren Gibaldi, Eric Smith, Brittany Cavallaro, Preeti Chhibber, Jay Coles, Katie Cotugno, Shaun David Hutchinson, Ashley Poston, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Sarah Nicole Smetana, Sarvenaz Taghavian, Jasmine Warga, Jeff Zentner, Justin Courtney Pierre, Ashley Woodfolk, Jenn Marie Thorne
321 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026 · Candlewick Press
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Battle of the Bands parent’s guide: what’s inside
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A note for parents
This is a 2026 anthology by 16 authors exploring music and identity through interconnected stories. While the book is explicitly categorized as LGBTQ+ fiction and appears to center on young musicians navigating self-discovery, the lack of available description makes it difficult to assess content categories like language, sexual content, and substance use with confidence. The ensemble cast format and focus on music and identity suggest positive themes around authenticity and community.
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