Who Is ""Weird Al"" Yankovic?

Name: Who Is ""Weird Al"" Yankovic?
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ISBN: 9780593889695

Wes Locher, Who HQ, Robert Squier

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Penguin Workshop
22 April 2026

Pop music (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA); Humour & jokes (Children's&YA)

Series: Who Was?

Read all about how a young boy from California who listened to polka music and played the accordion became a comedian, parody songwriter, and Grammy winner in this biography for young readers about ""Weird Al"" Yankovic!

Read all about how a young boy from California who listened to polka music and played the accordion became a comedian, parody songwriter, and Grammy winner in this biography for young readers about ""Weird Al"" Yankovic!

When Alfred Yankovic was seven years old, a salesman knocked on the door of his family home selling guitars and accordions. Al's life was never the same! He drew inspiration from comedian, radio broadcaster, and novelty songwriter Dr. Demento. By the time he was sixteen years old, Al graduated high school at the top of his class and had his first parody song on the radio.

While in college studying architecture, Alfred Yankovic became ""Weird Al."" He got a job at his university radio station where he worked on novelty songs, comedy sketches, and developing his public image, which included his signature Hawaiian shirt. His hard work led him to a record deal with Scotti Bros. Records, a time slot with MTV, and a headlining tour act. After releasing fourteen albums, two children's books, and a comedy movie, Weird Al received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018. Today, he is as famous for his Hawaiian shirt as he is for his hit songs, including ""Eat It,"" ""Smells Like Nirvana,"" and ""Amish Paradise."" Find out more about the life and career of ""Weird Al"" Yankovic in this biography for young readers.

By: Wes Locher, Who HQ
Illustrated by: Robert Squier
Imprint: Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 194mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 108g
ISBN: 9780593889695
ISBN 10: 059388969X
Series: Who Was?
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 22 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Wes Locher is a writer of prose, journalism, video games, and comic books. In 2021, he published the first two titles of his ""tiny books"" series- Networking, How Do You Do It, and Why Is It So Scary? and Game Writing- What It Is, What It Isn't, and How To Get Started. He has authored several books in the Who HQ nonfiction series for young readers.