Description
Description
- Childhood and inspirations: Starting when Sabrina posted videos of herself singing covers of Christina Aguilera and Adele songs on YouTube
- Chart-topping pop anthems: Including "Espresso," one of the most-streamed songs globally on Spotify in 2024, with over 200M streams in its first month
- Buzzworthy performances: A recount of her highly styled live performances and sold-out world tours
- Fashion: How she has become a trendsetting icon, with whimsical looks and collaborations with high-fashion designers
- Pop culture influence: Why Gen Z resonates with Sabrina and her playful lyrics and tongue-in-cheek humor
Taking the path of a tortoise (as her mom liked to say), Sabrina's slow rise to fame has taken a sharp incline over the span of one memorable year. Sabrina Carpenter offers a comprehensive look at the life and fame of the "Espresso" singer. Perfect for Sabrina fans and Gen Z enthusiasts, this book is your exclusive look at the "short" pop princess taking over the world.
The Fierce and Fearless series immerses fans and music lovers in the lives and careers of today's most dazzling pop stars. Explore the fascinating stories behind their chart-topping songs, showstopping fashion moments, and outstanding achievements. In thought-provoking biographies that capture both the triumphs and challenges, discover what it takes to become a powerhouse in the music world. With stunning photos and inspiring quotes, these books offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the best singers and songwriters of our time.
This series includes: Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Lana Del Rey.
About the Author
About the Author
Selena Fragassi is a longtime music journalist who began her career covering women in music and culture with the beloved Venus Zine before starting her own publication, Boxx Magazine, with a mission to close the gender gap in music editorial coverage. Her very first published piece was on an unknown Adele, and she has continued to break emerging artists with early pieces on Grimes and Lizzo, among others. Selena is currently a featured contributor for the Chicago Sun-Times. Her bylines have also appeared in SPIN, Loudwire, The A.V. Club, Paste, Nylon, Popmatters, Blurt, Under the Radar, and Chicago Magazine, where she was previously on staff as Pop/Rock Critic. Artists she's interviewed include Rise Against, Gene Simmons, Jennifer Hudson, Andra Day, Chrissie Hynde, Demi Lovato, Debbie Harry, Slash, Deftones, Evanescence, Alice Cooper, Jack White, The Black Keys, Charlie Puth, Bon Jovi, and Bonnie Raitt, among many others. Selena's work has been anthologized in That Devil Music: Best Music Writing, and she has appeared on televised panels regarding music matters for WTTW's Chicago Tonight program. She is the author of the books New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration; NSYNC 30th Anniversary Celebration; and The Work, Life, and Style of Greta Gerwig, with more to come. Selena is also a member of The Recording Academy.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"An empowering, visually dazzling look at a self-aware and engaging young entertainer."
--Kirkus Reviews
Publishing Information
Publishing Information

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