Pink Smog - Becoming Weetzie Bat

Pink Smog, the long-awaited prequel to Francesca Lia Block's groundbreaking novel Weetzie Bat, was praised as "an intoxicating mix of mystery, fantasy, and romance" by ALA Booklist in a starred review. Weetzie Bat is one of the seminal young adult novels of the '90s and continues to be an iconic treasure for teens everywhere. Now Pink Smog 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.

Longtime fans and newfound readers alike will fall in love with Francesca Lia Block's beautifully crafted and brutally honest world. Maggie Stiefvater, New York Times bestselling author of The Raven Boys, proclaimed "Pink Smog sparkles and obscures; it's a glorious mirage, like the city it pays homage to."

An Iconic Prequel: Discover the world of Shangri-L.A. before the classic Weetzie Bat. This is the story of Louise Bat, a lonely thirteen-year-old learning to find her own magic. Coming of Age Angst: With a father who’s disappeared and a mother lost in her own sorrow, Louise must learn to be her own hero in this raw and honest tale. Lyrical Los Angeles Setting: Explore a hazy, dreamlike 1970s Hollywood full of punk rock, pink smog, and unexpected magic hiding in plain sight. Unlikely Friendships: From school outcasts to mysterious new neighbors, Louise discovers that finding your people is the most powerful magic of all.