The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag 1999-2003
The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag is an honest and exposing account of the emotional extremes of one girl growing up in Edinburgh during the late 90’s and early 00’s. It captures the turmoil of adolescence in all its excruciating glory.
This book is a real coming of age story. It has all the ingredients of youth: the hopeful naivety, the hedonism, the endless boys, the soul crushing heartache and the never-ending search for that elusive best friend.
The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag is a collaboration between two very different people, Claire Le Day, just twenty years apart. ‘Teenage Claire’ is drunk and angsty. ‘Adult Claire’ is a level-headed grown-up who may or may not also be drunk as she provides a modern-day commentary for her cringe worthy past.
This book will evoke nostalgia, not only for the era (with its comprehensive soundtrack that defined a generation) but for adolescence itself. It is authentic, heartbreakingly funny and above all else, truly embarrassing.
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Pleased as punch to see The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag featured in the October edition of Devon Life. I particularly liked the link with mental health awareness, it was a touching a profound review.
Claire delighted with the new cover of the second edition of The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag at Exmouth Beach
Painting from Claire's original diary
We felt like royalty to have the frolicking that took place for the book launch of The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag captured in Exeter Living.
Who's have thought it. It's in a children's store But this ain't your average toy shop... It's Squid & The Kid - a haven for children and parents alike (especially now that this expertly placed 'grown up' table is in store.) It's easy to shop local and support small businesses when you have beauts like these.
Article in The Exeter Magazine July / August 2022
Biro and highlighter sketch from Claire's original diary
Claire had a masquerade book launch at The Salutation Inn in Topsham, as a nod to her nom de plume.
Drawing from Claire's original diary
Book extract from The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag.
Nestled perfectly between coffee and plants at Circle in Topsham.
A book extract from The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag taken at the scene of the crime, St Jacut De La Mer, Brittany. Possibly the greatest place on Earth. A place where dreams come true...
The new and improved cover of Claire's debut book, The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag.
The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag stocked in Helen of Troy Boutique in Exeter
Drawing from Claire's original diary
Biro and felt-tip sketch from Claire's original diary
The Diary of a Teenage Dirtbag stocked in The Circle Shop, Topsham
The cover of the second edition in it's natural peachy habit. A perfect holiday read.
Biro and highlighter doodle from Claire's original diary
Felt-tip pen sketch from Claire's original diary
Featured in The Exeter Magazine July / August 2022
Biro and magazine collage
Biro nude from Claire's original diary
