Young Dirt Jazz

By D Strewth

A darkly comic, illustrated young adult work of fiction that reimagines geology as myth, music, and oral history.

Told through the voice of a cynical insider, this visually rich YA narrative unfolds in a decaying valley where erosion is destiny, weather systems are punk bands, and an anarchist volcano plots artistic destruction. Blending humor, speculative fiction, and real geological processes, the book turns science into story-where sedimentation, weathering, and renewal mirror the dynamics of human and natural systems.

With a distinctive two-column layout and illustrations integrated throughout, the text reads like spoken word or jazz improvisation, making STEM concepts accessible without diluting their substance. Wry, irreverent, and sharply intelligent, the book appeals to young adult readers while inviting crossover interest from adults drawn to satire, science-inflected fiction, and unconventional formats.

Complete with a curated "Further Reading" section, this title is well suited for school and public libraries seeking innovative YA STEM fiction, as well as bookstores looking for genre-crossing works that balance literary voice, humor, and scientific imagination.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1067348506
• ISBN13: 9781067348502
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Dropping Science Publishers
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 14 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 9 to Postsecondary