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IF YOU LIKE WEETZIE BAT . . .
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You might be thinking there's nothing like the Weetzie Bat books by Francesca Lia Block, and you'd be at least partly right. But Block's Hollywood myth-punk sensibilities didn't come out of nowhere; her characters take on a life of their own largely because they're drawn from real cultural and pop-cultural trends. They take on such a life that we decided to figure out what they might be reading, watching, and listening to. This web site collects those lists, which are as diverse as Block's own influences. Want to know what Dirk has on his bedside table? Curious about Charlie Bat's favorite book on screenwriting? If you've got a love for Dangerous Angels, you've come to the right place. Below you'll find capsule descriptions of Francesca Lia Block's other books, and above you'll find links to the characters' pages. See if you can't find a couple of hidden spots as well . . .

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Other books by Francesca Lia Block

Weetzie Bat Books
·Witch Baby: Witch Baby was mysteriously left on Weetzie's doorstep. She's older now and wondering about where she came from and why she's so different from everyone in her family. This book follows her on her journey to find some answers.

·Cherokee Bat and the Goat Guys: Cherokee and Witch Baby start a band with their good friends. Find out about the up's and down's of rock and roll.

·Missing Angel Juan: When Witch Baby loses her boyfriend Angel Juan, she travels to New York City to find him.

·Baby Be Bop: Dirk had a great life growing up but always sensed that there was something different about him. Find out how he came to terms with his identity.

·Dangerous Angels: This volume contains all five Weetzie Bat books.


Fiction
·Girl Goddess #9: This is a collection of short stories.

·The Hanged Man: A young woman comes to terms with her father's death.

·Violet and Claire: Two friends make a film based on what they'd like their lives in L.A. to be like.

·I Was a Teenage Fairy: A young model is forced into the business by her mother. She hates the work and struggles to find a way to escape this life. A strange, fast-talking little fairy comes along and helps her find a way to battle her pain.

·The Rose and the Beast: Francesca Lia Block remakes classic fairy tales with some surprising and delightful results.

·Echo: A novel told in the form of several linked short stories.

·Wasteland: A brother and sister chronicle their close and painful relationship.

·Ecstacia and Primavera: Two fantasy books about myth, magic, music, and love, set in a distant world.


Nonfiction
·Zine Scene: This cool guide was co-written with Hilary Carlip. They explain what zines are, how to make them, and provide excerpts from many cool zines!

·Guarding the Moon: Francesca Lia Block chronicles her first year as a mother.

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