Pink Smog: Becoming Weetzie Bat (Weetzie Bat, 6)

Pink Smog: Becoming Weetzie Bat (Weetzie Bat, 6)

<p><em>Pink Smog</em>, the long-awaited prequel to Francesca Lia Block's groundbreaking novel <em>Weetzie Bat</em>, was praised as "an intoxicating mix of mystery, fantasy, and romance" by ALA <em>Booklist</em> in a starred review. <em>Weetzie Bat</em> is one of the seminal young adult novels of the '90s and continues to be an iconic treasure for teens everywhere. Now <em>Pink Smog</em> reintroduces a whole new generation to the eponymous Weetzie Bat—before she was Weetzie. Against the backdrop of a Los Angeles teeming with magical realism, Louise Bat struggles to find a way to deal with life after her father's unceremonious departure.</p><p>Longtime fans and newfound readers alike will fall in love with Francesca Lia Block's beautifully crafted and brutally honest world. Maggie Stiefvater, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Raven Boys</em>, proclaimed "<em>Pink Smog</em> sparkles and obscures; it's a glorious mirage, like the city it pays homage to."</p><p>Extras in this paperback edition include "The Girl in the Pink Pinto," an essay about the inspiration for <em>Weetzie Bat</em>, the official <em>Pink Smog</em> playlist, an excerpt from Francesca Lia Block's next novel, and more!</p>