Getting Inked
Tattoos have served many purposes, from displaying tribal art to identifying military, gang, and biker associations. Today, they seem nearly ubiquitous and part of socially-acceptable, mainstream body modification. Any young person considering a tattoo needs to read this book to examine and evaluate his or her reasons for wanting one and to ensure that, if he or she decides to get a tattoo, it's done in the proper way, with safety, health, and future needs all given top priority. This book poses the hard questions that must be answered when deciding whether or not to get a tattoo, where that tattoo should go, and what it should be. The book reveals exactly what should be expected from the tattooing process and how to go about it in the safest smartest way--from considering how the tattoo will be viewed in future.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Tattooing"... Whether for a research paper or for personal information, this series presents a good overview of the art of tattooing ... Illustrations in the series are of high quality and generally make tattoos look cool ... The design and the reading level are accessible without talking down to the audience, so this is a good choice for enticing reluctant readers with an interest in body art."
--Booklist
Series Review: Tattooing
"...The information is useful and timely for teens, both for personal as well as for school reports ... subject matter and design chosen to appeal to struggling readers in upper middle and high school grades. Color photos clearly illustrate concepts discussed in the text."
--VOYA
Series Review: Tattooing
"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. Struggling readers should not have trouble reading these well-written and well-researched volumes."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: Tattooing
"Rosen continues to bring current information to teens with this new series that features titles on tattoos... Great information is presented in an easy-to-read format with plenty of back matter and is perfect for middle grades..."
--Suffolk Cooperative Library System
Series Review: Tattooing
"Reflecting the cultural popularity of tattooing, Rosen has come out with a series that is sure to glean high usage with both high school and middle school audiences...Consider purchasing two."
--Pennsylvania School Librarians Association
