My Riot

Val, a teenager from a conservative family, forms an all-girl punk band with her friends to rebel against the pressure of conforming to a specific idea of beauty and personality. They discover that their songs have a powerful impact and that there's no going back.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2020
Publisher: Oni Press,US

Val, a teenager from a conservative family, has always dreamed of becoming a ballerina, but recently, something has shifted. She feels pressured to conform to a specific idea of beauty, body type, and personality that just doesn't align with her true self.

One day, Val meets Kat, a smart, witty girl who doesn't take any crap from anyone. Kat introduces Val to punk rock, and along with Rudie, another new friend, the three form an all-girl punk band they ironically name The Proper Ladies.

As Val and her friends get more involved in the punk rock scene, they discover that their songs resonate with other girls who are also starting bands. Together, these "riot grrrls" form a powerful movement, using their music to express their identities and fight against societal expectations.

For Val, the punk rock scene becomes a way of life, and she finds herself unable to return to her previous way of thinking. She discovers a sense of empowerment and self-expression that she never knew she had, and she knows that she has found her true calling.

Through her journey in the punk rock scene, Val learns that true beauty comes from within and that it is important to be true to oneself, even in the face of adversity. She also realizes that music has the power to change lives and inspire change, and she is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this powerful movement.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 153 x 227 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781620107768