Why People Get Tattoos and Other Body Art

December 1, 2011

Gr 7 Up-These hi/lo titles provide solid information and engaging visuals. Each volume has bright, full-color photos and illustrations, showing readers the range of tattoo art. The photos are well selected, and they don't focus on current celebrities, who would quickly date the books. The tone of the writing is serious but not stuffy, encouraging anyone considering a tattoo to give much thought to the idea. Struggling readers should not have trouble reading these well-written and well-researched volumes. While not necessarily of high appeal to browsers, the books will be attractive to teens researching tattoos. There is a fair amount of subject overlap across the four volumes; if budgets are tight, purchase Getting Inked. For larger libraries or where interest is high, all four volumes would be positive additions.-Melissa Rabey, Frederick County Public Libraries, MD

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