Generation T

Title Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt
Author Megan Nicolay
Megan Nicolay is a self-described DIYer (Do It Yourself) and seeks to create wearable clothing out of everday, cheap materials. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and is a founding member of the Department of Craft, a crafting collective based out of New York City.
ISBN 9780761137856
Publisher Workman Pub.
Copyright Date 2006
Reading Level/Interest Age 10+
Genre Non-Fiction; Crafting
Plot Summary
Generation T is a great do-it-yourself guide to taking everyday t-shirts and turning them into something new and unique. The book has 108 projects, organized by stlye, all of which have great photographs and illustrations, along with step-by-step directions about how to achieve the look, not to mention variations and other ways to customize your design. Many of the projects are no-sew, which means that you don't need much more than a pair of scissors and a little creativity to make the t-shirt.
Critical Evaluation
In today's environmental and budget-conscious world, this book makes a great recommendation for teen girls looking to create a unique style, with just an old t-shirt. The directions are extremely easy to follow and the pictures make it fun to select a project. I have actually tried several of the designs and find that I am constantly being complimented for them, even though they took very little effort on my part. Nicolay should be commended for creating a DIY book that will appeal to both teens and adults' sense of creativity. There is also a website, generation-t.com that is a great companion and includes extra projects and inspiration.
Reader’s Annotation
Join the T-Generation with this simple-to-use DIY take on the t-shirt. Your wordrobe will never be the same!
Curriculum Ties This book could be used for a lesson about DIY projects and recycling. Could be made into a competition for a class.
Booktalking Ideas
1. Rather than doing a booktalk, some of the projects are so easy that they could be done as a demonstratin.
Challenge Issues
None
Why did I include this book?
Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults (YALSA, 2007); I wanted to include a crafting book and this is a personal favorite.