Zebrafish

Zebrafish by Peter H. Reynolds

From the cover -- Vita Escolar is ready to rock. She's got a band name, a used guitar, and three chords under her studded belt. All she needs are a few bandmates to complete the picture. Instead, an activist, two gamers, and an artist show up to her audition. None play a lick of music. But when she can't shake em' off, she resigns herself to join them. After all, a virtual band is better than no band... er, right? With a little help from Walt, Tanya, Plinko and Jay, Vita learns that you can't alway get what you want - but you might get what your friends need. And that's way better. On yeah!

I am a fan of Peter Reynolds, his books Ish and The Dot, give encouragement to all of us to not feel afraid or intimidated - to let your creativity flow. And Zebrafish does this in the graphic novel format, whether it's starting a band, drawing a cartoon, playing video games, or starting a movement - the power is there in us. Believe in it, have fun with it, and show it off.

Check out the website www.zebrafish.com, for the book trailer and a cool battle of the bands contest.