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The First Rule of Punk

written and illustrated by Celia C. Pérez

Ages: 9+

Published: 2017

Publisher: Viking Children's Books/PRH

ISBN: 978-0-425-29040-8

Keywords: Mothers and Daughters, School, Identity

Of both Mexican and Irish-American heritage, Malú, 12, just wants to be punk. Black and white pencil illustrations.