Chasing Nirvana — Ellyn Oaksmith

A young adult novel for all ages. #1 Kindle Bestselling author Laura Spinella says, "Written with warmth and humor, Chasing Nirvana explores new ground on a tough topic." Twenty-four hours, 800 miles, one epic concert and five teenagers escaping small town life. What could possibly go wrong? In 1993 a young lesbian is nominated for prom queen, igniting a fury in her small town. The PTSA protests and plans an alternate "straight" prom. In a bid for the crown, Fran Worthy and four friends road trip to California to a Nirvana concert. Fran's goal? To meet her hometown hero Kurt Cobain and get Nirvana to play at her prom. Along for the ride is Fran's whip smart crush, Allison, a girl with a mysterious past and a controlling mother. Chasing Nirvana captures the heartbreak and joy of being young, different and desperately in love. The perfect read for fans of John Hughes' classic teen movies Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club.