The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez

Celia C. Pérez is a famous author who writes books for kids like you! She was born in the United States, and her parents are from Mexico. Celia loves writing stories that are about kids from different cultures and backgrounds. One of her most popular books is called "The First Rule of Punk." It's about a girl named Malú who loves punk music and wants to start her own band. Celia's books are fun to read because they have interesting characters and teach us about friendship, family, and being proud of who we are. Maybe one day you can write your own books like Celia!

  1. What is the name of the book by Celia C. Pérez?
  2. What is the book "The First Rule of Punk" about?
  3. What are some things you can learn from Celia's books?
  4. Where was Celia C. Pérez born?
  5. Why are Celia's books fun to read?

The First Rule of Punk

The First Rule of Punk is a fantastic book written by Celia C. Pérez. It tells the story of twelve-year-old Malú, a girl who loves punk music and wants to express herself through her unique style. But when her mom moves them to a new city, Malú finds it hard to fit in at her new school.

Malú's mom wants her to be more "traditional," but Malú knows that being herself is what matters most. She forms a punk rock band with some new friends, and together they create music that speaks to their hearts. Through music, Malú learns how to navigate her new school and find her own voice in a world that sometimes tries to silence her.

This book is a great read because it celebrates individuality and the power of music. It teaches us that it's okay to be different and to stand up for what we believe in. The First Rule of Punk is full of fun and relatable characters, and it will make you want to dance and sing along with Malú and her band.

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  3. What kind of music does Malú love?
  4. Why does Malú find it hard to fit in at her new school?
  5. What does Malú learn through music?

Visit to the Birthplace of The First Rule of Punk

Hi, my name is Amelia and I'm 8 years old! Today, I want to tell you about a super cool trip I took with my family. We went to visit the birthplace of one of my favorite authors, Celia C. Pérez. Her birthplace is in a city called Chicago, which is in the United States of America. Isn't that awesome?

We started our adventure by going to the neighborhood where Celia C. Pérez was born. It's called Humboldt Park, and it's located in the beautiful city of Chicago. We walked around the streets and saw the houses where she used to live. I imagined what it would have been like for her to grow up in this vibrant place.

After exploring Humboldt Park, we headed to a famous tourist attraction in Chicago called Millennium Park. It's a huge park with lots of cool things to see and do. I was amazed by the gigantic shiny bean sculpture called "Cloud Gate." It was so fun to walk underneath it and see my reflection in its shiny surface!

We also visited the Crown Fountain, which has two big towers that display faces of people spitting water. It was really hot that day, so I splashed around in the water with other kids. It was so refreshing!

I had such an amazing time visiting the birthplace of Celia C. Pérez and exploring Millennium Park in Chicago. It was a day filled with lots of fun and adventure. I can't wait to read more books by Celia C. Pérez and maybe even write my own someday!

  1. What is the name of the author whose birthplace I visited?
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  3. What is the name of the famous park we visited in Chicago?
  4. What is the name of the sculpture in Millennium Park?
  5. What did I do in the water at the Crown Fountain?

Your Turn!

After reading The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez, how about creating your own piece of writing based on the book? Perhaps you may prefer to write a book review of the book instead? Another idea might be to give a summary of the book or create a picture that summarises the book. Perhaps you could redesign the book cover? Whatever you or your teacher decides you try and do, good luck!

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