Children’s / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing arts

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Book SynopsisLucy! is a buoyant picture book biography of trailblazer Lucille Ball, the comedy queen who loved to make the world laugh, from authors Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville and bestselling illustrator Brigette Barrager.   Lucy was not a proper little girl. She was sassy. She was bold. She was funny. She was a rule-breaking, chance-taking, comedy pioneer.   Can’t act? Can’t sing? Can’t dance? Lucy proves them all wrong—and then has the last laugh when she finally lets her inner funny girl shine. In 1951, the hit show I Love Lucy took television by storm, and has made millions laugh ever since.  Lucy! is the true story of how Lucille Ball overcame the odds to become the world’s Queen of Comedy.

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Book SynopsisThe provocative fictional memoir of a boy actor in Shakespearian London.In Shakespeare’s time, women were not allowed to appear on stage, and so female parts were played by boy actors. In I Was Cleopatra, readers meet John Rice — perhaps the most beautiful and acclaimed boy actor of them all. It is believed by many that John Rice originated the roles of Lady Macbeth, Cleopatra and Cordelia, and this fictional memoir explores his life both on and off the stage. With graceful prose and an encyclopedic knowledge of the period, Dennis Abrams invites readers to experience gender fluidity and sexuality through the fictional recollections of a fascinating historical figure as he reflects on his life in this “farewell” to his theatrical past.The story follows John from the age of thirteen, when he leaves his family in Reading to join the King’s Men theater troupe in London as an apprentice boy actor. Over the course of the next few years, John eagerly hones the acting skills necessary to portray female roles. He memorizes lines, reads all the plays he can get his hands on, and works on imitating female gestures and mannerisms. He becomes a friend, and eventually a lover, of Alexander, a boy actor who is getting too old to play female roles. And he works closely with Shakespeare himself, who coaches him through the roles of Lady Macbeth and Cleopatra, among others.But around the time he turns sixteen, John starts to worry about inevitably becoming too old to convincingly portray women onstage, which leads to some unsettling choices.Key Text Featuresliterary referencesauthor’s noteCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.Trade Review. . . a poignant coming-of-age tale that explores the complexities of youth and gender performance. . . . A thought-provoking work that will encourage readers to learn more about the world of Elizabethan theater. * Kirkus Reviews *An impeccably researched and precisely told foray into the days of Shakespeare. * Booklist *Abrams’s discussion of gender fluidity and sexuality are among the novel’s most intriguing aspects. * Publisher's Weekly *In this fictional memoir of John Rice, an Elizabethan child actor, readers are given a glimpse into what life was like as he honed his stagecraft. * Literacy Daily *

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Book SynopsisThis is the ultimate activity book for star-struck kids who love singing, dancing and show business! Ideal for the superstars of tomorrow, this book is bursting with fun activities based on a stage school theme. With drawing, colouring and doodling activities, plus games, puzzles and things to make and do, there's something creative and fun to do on every page.

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Book SynopsisProviding a detailed look at one of the world's most famous choreographers. Tharp developed a signature style that is now a cornerstone of modern dance. Ages 12+.

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Book SynopsisFrom the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centred on high-interest historic figures

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Book SynopsisWho was this man who could walk through brick walls and, with a snap of his fingers, vanish elephants? In these pages you will meet the astonishing Houdini—magician, ghost chaser, daredevil, pioneer aviator, and king of escape artists. No jail cell or straitjacket could hold him! He shucked off handcuffs as easily as gloves. In this fresh, witty biography of the most famous bamboozler since Merlin, Sid Fleischman, a former professional magician, enriches his warm homage with insider information and unmaskings. Did Houdini really pick the jailhouse lock to let a fellow circus performer escape? Were his secrets really buried with him? Was he a bum magician, as some rivals claimed? How did he manage to be born in two cities, in two countries, on two continents at the same instant? Here are the stories of how a knockabout kid named Ehrich Weiss, the son of an impoverished rabbi, presto-changoed himself into the legendary Harry Houdini. Here, too, are rare photographs

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Book SynopsisAs a little girl growing up in Nazi-occupied Europe, she learned early on that true kindness is the greatest measure of a person—and it was a lesson she embodied as she became one of the first actresses to use her celebrity to shine a light on the impoverished children of the world through her work with UNICEF.Trade Review"Denos' soft pastel illustrations cut just the right Audrey outline (complete with flapping neck scarf), and fans will especially enjoy picking out the movie roles depicted in a two-page spread of costumes." -- Booklist "Audrey Hepburn proves as irresistible a character in the pages of a children's book as she is in those soigne roles of the silver screen." -- Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisFrom personalities and entertainers Kian Lawley and Jc Caylen comes a completely wild and entirely true account of their rise to internet fame: Kian and Jc: Don’t Try This at Home!

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Book SynopsisCaught in a war between the rebels and the invading colonizers, Jetta must make an impossible choicesave her people or protect her sanity.The second book in Heidi Heilig's acclaimed Shadow Players trilogy blends traditional storytelling with ephemera to weave an enthralling fantasy that fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir will sink into.Jetta is a wanted criminal. The army wants her for treason against the crown, for the sabotage of Hell's Court temple, and for the murder of General Legarde. They also want her for the power in her bloodthe magic that captures wandering spirits to give life to puppets, to rocks, to paper . . . to weapons. They're willing to trade the elixir that treats Jetta's madness for the use of her blood. The rebels want her, too, to help them reclaim their country. Jetta may be the one who can tip the scales in this war.But Jetta fears using her power will make her too much like Le Trépas, the terrifying and tyrannical necromancer who once held all Chakrana under his thumband who is Jetta's biological father. She's already raised her brother from the dead, after all. And scared off Leo, the only person who saw her as she truly is. With Le Trépas at large and a clash between the army and the rebels becoming inevitable, Jetta will have to decide if saving her country is worth sacrificing her soul.Acclaimed author Heidi Heilig creates a rich world inspired by Southeast Asian cultures and French colonialism. Told from Jetta's first-person point-of-view, as well as with chapters written as play scripts and ephemera such as songs, maps, and letters, A Kingdom for a Stage is a vivid, fast-paced journey that weaves magic, simmering romance, and the deep bonds of family with the high stakes of epic adventure. It will thrill fans of Stephanie Garber and Renée Ahdieh.

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Book SynopsisA picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A.Trade Review“A beautifully illustrated story.” — Booklist “Using language which encourages hope, body positivity, and self-worth, Franklin weaves together a story which can be used by parents, librarians, teachers, and reading specialists to discuss overcoming discrimination.” — Booklist “Buoyant digital illustrations in candy colors reflect Tameika’s outgoing personality.” — Booklist “By the end, I was cheering and tearing up with joy for Princess Tameika!” — Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, author of Mommy’s Khimar “Franklin’s sensitive treatment of this young girl’s story, along with Ebony Glenn’s bright but soft illustrations, encourages us to root for a new kind of princess while opening much-needed conversations.” — Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, author of Mommy’s Khimar “A feel-good picture book and a great reminder that classic princess roles can be reimagined to embrace inclusion, diversity, and body positivity.” — Kirkus Reviews “Glenn’s playful, animation-inspired digital art will enchant readers as it immerses them in Tameika’s vivid imagination.” — Kirkus Reviews “For kids who like to imagine themselves being anything they want to be, it is reassuring to be reminded that it’s not exterior looks that matter but the princess within.” — Kirkus Reviews “With earnestness and plenty of heart, the creators adroitly make the girl’s problem feel less overwhelming, smartly emphasizing her passion and empowerment.” — Publishers Weekly “It’s refreshing to see female confidence portrayed without a single 'aw, shucks' moment, and important to be reminded that there’s no one right way to be a princess.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A lovely, uplifting story” — Joann Ferrara, Executive Director/Founder, Dancing Dreams “Ready to Fly is sooo sweet, sooo wonderful and sooo inspirational. This story will no doubt show little ones everywhere that you can find a dream in the library.” — Floyd Cooper, Coretta Scott King Award–winning author-illustrator “Readers are leaders, and Sylvia’s story proves just this....I love it! Not only is Ready to Fly full of adorable illustrations but [I] thoroughly enjoyed reading about the history of bookmobiles and Sylvia Townsend’s connection between books and ballet in the 1950s.” — TaKiyah Wallace, Founder & Executive Director, Brown Girls Do, Inc. “Lyon and LaFaye have co-authored a standout text that centers action in this triumphant story....Gibson’s full-color illustrations use patterns, textures, and expressive facial features to show a loving family, a vibrant community, and a talented girl who becomes an accomplished woman....Engaging and inspiring, this brief introduction is also fun to read.” — Kirkus Reviews "Rhythmic prose, with active verbs like jive, sway, soar, and float, convey movement and draw readers into Townsend’s purposeful but joyful practice sessions....Gibson’s illustrations of Townsend’s early family life and dance practices express hope, wonder, and disappointment. A tale of ambition and perseverance. A satisfying addition to nonfiction collections for younger readers." — School Library Journal "Townsend’s determined spirit shines through the engaging first-person narration, and Gibson’s cartoon illustrations capture endearing scenes..." — Publishers Weekly

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Book Synopsisespecially Tess, the cute, witty editor-in-chief.But as the case gets bigger than Gideon or Lily could have anticipated, Gideon must balance his black-and-white quest for the truth with the full colors of real life—or risk a permanent fade to black.Trade Review"Funny and poignant. This crowd pleaser gives both a satisfying ending for aspiring sleuths and a character arc that will win readers’ hearts." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) "A tongue-in-cheek charmer: Sit back and enjoy the show." — Kirkus Reviews "An entertaining, emotional read. Snippets of the story rendered in noir-style prose add an amusing note to the writing's overall excellence." — Publishers Weekly "Katie Henry has gifted us with a cleverly-crafted mystery absolutely brimming with humor and heart. Gideon Green is the rare kind of character you’ll find impossible to forget." — Kit Frick, author of I Killed Zoe Spanos and Very Bad People “Katie Henry tells a poignant, heartfelt story of a teen detective trying to puzzle out a crime as well as the relationships in his life, and I rooted for Gideon all the way.” — Goldy Moldavsky, New York Times bestselling author of The Mary Shelley Club “Funny, mysterious, and full of noir goodness. I loved every moment of this novel.” — Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of Truly Devious Praise for This Will Be Funny Someday: "Like any good comedy, this novel deals in truth. Like any great comedy, it also nails the difficult job of infusing nuance." — Booklist (starred review) "Henry’s background as a playwright shines. Readers will enjoy watching [Isabel] undergo the process of self-transformation, one punch line at a time." — Publishers Weekly "There are some bracing truths here, and Henry puts into words what her readers perhaps cannot, offering understanding and compassion in a world often too demanding of their growing up." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Isabel is achingly and sympathetically flawed and her growth, realistic; readers will undoubtedly connect with her journey. Honest truths delivered with humor and heart." — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Let's Call It a Doomsday: “Henry writes witty dialogue, creates complicated characters, and treats different religious beliefs with sincerity and respect... This one’s a gem.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A rare YA novel in its approach to religious faith as a life-giving, if complicated, aspect of a young adult’s life... Ellis is a protagonist to root for.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A whip-smart and compelling protagonist who grapples with deep questions about the nature of belief, identity, and control... One of the few YA titles with a Mormon protagonist... Humorous dialogue and richly developed supporting characters add to the appeal.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “As Ellis learns to consider the hopeful alongside the negative scenarios, the story rushes toward its intriguing, suspenseful conclusion... A too-rare, well-rounded portrayal of a religious adolescent, from the author of Heretics Anonymous.” — The Horn Book “Henry treats Ellis’ faith with respect and sensitivity while still realistically depicting her struggles to find love and acceptance of herself in a community that is not always supportive of LGBTQ+ individuals... the final few chapters send the reader on a satisfying rollercoaster.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for Heretics Anonymous: "With a page-ripping plot and realistic character development, Henry’s funny, heartwarming tale of unlikely rebels soars: an auspicious debut.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Most impressive here is Henry’s multifaceted take on religion. Come for the arch first-person narrative and puppy love, stay for the examination into belief.” — ALA Booklist (starred review) “In addition to being a frequently hilarious comedy with its share of complicated romance, the story presents a thought-provoking look at faith, questioning but ultimately respectful of Catholicism and other beliefs.” — Horn Book Magazine “The story adeptly asks readers to question what they believe and why, without being preachy, judgmental, or dismissive. Humor interlaced with more serious ideas make for an interesting and enjoyable read. Highly recommended, especially for teens who are passionate about a cause.” — School Library Journal “In this entertaining coming-of-age story, five free-thinking students launch a clandestine campaign against their school’s rigid policies and practices, with unanticipated consequences. Snappy dialogue sparkles throughout this skillfully crafted debut.” — Publishers Weekly “Genuine and heartfelt doctrinal questions arise in between the pranks and the conversations Michael has with his new friends, allowing both believing and nonbelieving readers to find their way into this exploration of the way feelings about family and faith intersect. A balanced perspective of possibilities of faith and skepticism.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Book SynopsisTony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker captures the magic and community of theater in her debut picture book, about a spirited girl in a wheelchair who stages a show for her hometown.Trade Review“Tony Award winner Stroker, the first actor who uses a wheelchair to appear on a Broadway stage, makes her picture book debut…An energetic portrayal of a theater kid. Reid’s unlined digital illustrations lend [the story] a sweet-natured, heart-on-their-sleeve vibe.” — Publishers Weekly “This whimsical ode to performance and collaboration will entrance and entertain.” — Booklist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of the most powerful YA books of the year." — Popsugar "The story will help readers understand how multifaceted and complicated the transgender experience can be. A well-paced, unique story. — School Library Journal "McSmith’s approach to gender and dysphoria is compassionate, and the musical’s cast dynamics are well sketched; theater fans especially will find the discussion of representation on the stage compelling." — Publishers Weekly "McSmith writes with authority, insight, and empathy. [A] necessary book." — Booklist (starred review)

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Book SynopsisA middle-grade novel for fans of boarding school stories -- with a dash of The Mysterious Benedict Society and a splash of Circus Mirandus!      Sebastian Konstantinov has grown up in a travelling circus, surrounded by talented performers. Seb, however, has no circus skills at all. He can't even turn a somersault. But he does know this: the old-fashioned circus his father founded is out of date and running low on money. If someone doesn't figure out how to save it, the Konstantinovs will be in real trouble. Seb thinks he may have the answer, and it involves attending the highly selective Bonaventure Circus School in Montreal, Canada. Seb secretly writes to the school's Directrice (conveniently leaving out the part about his lack of circus skills), and to his surprise, he gets accepted right away. Now all he has to do is keep his lack of talent a secret. But it turns out that Seb is not the only one with secrets. T

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Book Synopsis.Trade ReviewA near-exhaustive collection of essential film writing. The essays contained in Film Theory and Criticism testify not only to the diversity of topics that make up the study of film, but to their increasing relevance in our globalized, digitized age. At nearly 900 pages, there's not a clunker in it. --John Bruns, College of Charleston It is the best compilation of the widest range of critical approaches that relies on complete reproductions (not truncated extracts) of some of the most influential and provocative theory on film. --Terri A. Hasseler, Bryant UniversityTable of ContentsPreface I. FILM LANGUAGE VSEVOLOD PUDOVKIN From Film Technique [On Editing] SERGEI EISENSTEIN From Film Form Beyond the Shot [The Cinematographic Principle and the Ideogram] The Dramaturgy of Film Form [A Dialectic Approach to Film Form] ANDRÉ BAZIN From What is Cinema? The Evolution of the Language of Cinema CHRISTIAN METZ From Film Language Some Points in the Semiotics of Cinema GILBERT HARMAN Semiotics and the Cinema: Metz and Wollen STEPHEN PRINCE The Discourse of Pictures: Iconicity and Film Studies DANIEL DAYAN The Tutor-Code of Classical Cinema WILLIAM ROTHMAN Against "The System of Suture" II. FILM AND REALITY SIEGFRIED KRACAUER From Theory of Film Basic Concepts ANDRÉ BAZIN From What is Cinema? The Ontology of the Photographic Image The Myth of Total Cinema De Sica: Metteur-en-scene RUDOLF ARNHEIM From Film As Art The Complete Film JEAN-LOUIS BAUDRY The Apparatus: Metapsychological Approaches to the Impression of Reality in Cinema NOEL CARROLL From Mystifying Movies Jean-Louis Baudry and "The Apparatus" III. THE FILM MEDIUM: IMAGE SIEGFRIED KRACAUER From Theory of Film The Establishment of Physical Existence BÉLA BALÁSZ From Theory of the Film The Close-up The Face of Man RUDOLF ARNHEIM From Film as Art Film and Reality The Making of a Film JEAN-LOUIS BAUDRY Ideological Effects of the Basic Cinematic Apparatus NOEL CARROLL Defining the Moving Image D. N. RODOWICK Elegy for Film IV. THE FILM MEDIUM: SOUND SERGEI EISENSTEIN, VSEVELOD PUDOVKIN, and GRIGORI ALEXANDROV Statement on Sound CHRISTIAN METZ Aural Objects MARY ANN DOANE The Voice in the Cinema: The Articulation of Body and Space MICHEL CHION From The Voice in Cinema JOHN BELTON Technology and Aesthetics of Film Sound RICK ALTMAN From Sound Theory / Sound Practice V. FILM NARRATIVE AND THE OTHER ARTS ANDRÉ BAZIN From What is Cinema? Theater and Cinema LEO BRAUDY From The World in a Frame Acting: Stage vs. Screen DUDLEY ANDREW From Concepts in Film Theory Adaptation TOM GUNNING From D.W. Griffith and the Origins of American Narrative Film Narrative Discourse and the Narrator System JERROLD LEVINSON Film Music and Narrative Agency PETER WOLLEN Godard and Counter Cinema: Vent d'est CARL PLANTINGA Notes on Spectator Emotion and Ideological Film Criticism VI. THE FILM ARTIST ANDREW SARRIS Notes on the Auteur Theory in 1962 PETER WOLLEN From Signs and Meaning in the Cinema The Auteur Theory [Howard Hawks and John Ford] ROLAND BARTHES The Face of Garbo MOLLY HASKELL From Reverence to Rape Female Stars of the 1940s GILBERTO PEREZ From The Material Ghost [On Keaton and Chaplin] RICHARD DYER From Stars THOMAS SCHATZ From The Genius of the System The Whole Equation of Pictures JEROME CHRISTENSEN From America's Corporate Art: The Studio Authorship of Hollywood Motion Pictures VII. FILM GENRES LEO BRAUDY From The World in a Frame Genre: The Conventions of Connection RICK ALTMAN From Film/Genre A Semantic/Syntactic/Pragmatic Approach to Genre Conclusion: A Semantic/Syntactic/Pragmatic Approach to Genre PAUL SCHRADER Notes on Film Noir ROBIN WOOD Ideology, Genre, Auteur LINDA WILLIAMS Film Bodies: Gender, Genre, and Excess CAROL CLOVER From Men, Women, and Chainsaws CYNTHIA A. FREELAND Feminist Frameworks for Horror Films DAVID BORDWELL The Art Cinema as a Mode of Film Practice VIII. FILM: SPECTATOR AND AUDIENCE JEAN COMOLLI and JEAN NARBONI Cinema/Ideology/Criticism CHRISTIAN METZ From The Imaginary Signifier Identification, Mirror The Passion for Perceiving Disavowal, Fetishism LAURA MULVEY Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema TANIA MODLESKI From The Women Who Knew Too Much: Hitchcock and Feminist Theory The Master's Dollhouse: Rear Window TOM GUNNING An Aesthetic of Astonishment: Early Film and the (In)Credulous Spectator RICHARD DYER From White Lighting for Whiteness MANTHIA DIAWARA Black Spectatorship: Problems of Identification and Resistance bell hooks The Oppositional Gaze: Black Female Spectators LEILANI NISHIME The Mulatto Cyborg: Imaging a Multiracial Future IX. DIGITIZATION LEV MANOVICH From The Language of New Media Synthetic Realism and Its Discontents The Synthetic Image and Its Subject Digital Cinema and the History of a Moving Image PHILIP ROSEN From Change Mummified JOHN BELTON The World in the Palm of Your Hand: Agnes Varda, Trinh T. Minh-ha, and the Digital Documentary KRISTEN WHISSEL The Digital Multitude KRISTEN DALY Cinema 3.0: The Interactive-Image HENRY JENKINS Quentin Tarantino's Star Wars? Digital Cinema, Media Convergence, and Participatory Culture X. GLOBALIZATION DUDLEY ANDREW Time Zones and Jetlag: The Flows and Phases of World Cinema ELLA SHOHAT and ROBERT STAM From Unthinking Eurocentrism: Multiculturalism and the Media Stereotype, Realism, and the Struggle Over Representation STEPHEN CROFTS Reconceptualizing National Cinema(s) MITSUHIRO YOSHIMOTO The Difficulty of Being Radical: The Discipline of Film Studies and the Postcolonial World Order REY CHOW Film and Cultural Identity YINGJIN ZHANG Chinese Cinema and Transnational Film Studies WIMAL DISSANAYAKE Issues in World Cinema

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Book SynopsisWho doesn't love Lucy? The legendary actress, producer, and comedian steps into the Who Was? spotlight.Much like her hit TV show, I Love Lucy, Americans in the 1950s fell in love with Lucy. Born in New York in 1911, Lucille Ball was always a natural performer. She danced in the chorus of Broadway shows and acted in small parts in Hollywood movies. But Ball's true gift was comedy. She found a way to showcase her gifts in 1951 when CBS gave her the chance to star in a sitcom. She based the show on her life and called it I Love Lucy. Over sixty years later, it is still one of the most loved television shows of all time. Lucille Ball became the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu, and her comedic genius has kept people laughing for generations.

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Book SynopsisIn this sixth entry in the New York Time Bestselling biography series, humor is the heroic trait, and modern icon Lucille Ball is celebrated. (Cover may vary) Lucille Ball could make any situation funny. By making people around the world laugh, she proved that humor can take on anything. She never changed how she behaved to seem proper, even when other people pressured her to. By remaining true to who she was, she made her mark in comedy and television—even becoming the first female CEO of a major Hollywood studio!  This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:    • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history    • Photos that bring the story more fully to life    &

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Book SynopsisWelcome back to Circus Mirandus . . . a place with magic so wondrous, you need to believe it to see it.Micah Tuttle--magician in training--lives and works at Circus Mirandus alongside his guardian, the ancient and powerful Lightbender.The circus is a place filled with dazzling fire shows, stubborn unicorns, and magicians from every corner of the world. And Micah is doing everything he can to prove he belongs there. When a dangerous enemy from the past threatens his new home, Micah will have to untangle the mystery of his own potent magic, and he'll have to do it fast. With trouble this deadly on its way, every magician will need to be ready to fight. Even the youngest.

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Book SynopsisOne lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian.On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her Yu-MEAT because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. Her notebook is filled with mortifying memories that she's reworked into comedy gold. All she needs is a stage and courage.Instead of spending the summer studying her favorite YouTube comedians, Yumi is enrolled in test-prep tutoring to qualify for a private school scholarship, which will help in a time of hardship at the restaurant. One day after class, Yumi stumbles on an opportunity that will change her life: a comedy camp for kids taught by one of her favorite YouTube stars. The only problem is that the instructor and all the students think she's a girl named Kay Nakamura--and Yumi doesn't correct them. As this

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Book SynopsisThe host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, shares his personal story and the injustices he faced while growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this New York Times bestselling young readers'' adaptation of his adult memoir.   “A piercing reminder that every mad life--even yours--could end up a masterpiece. --JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times bestselling author We do horrible things to one another because we don’t see the person it affects. . . . We don’t see them as people. Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child to exist. But he did exist--and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navig

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Book SynopsisAn action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie''s original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke.Pow! Bam! Wow!Jackie Chan has been making movies and amazing audiences with his original and comedic stunts for decades. Pow! Bam! Ow!But before he was an international star, Jackie grew up in relative poverty in China, studied martial arts at the grueling China Drama Academy, and worked for years trying to find his way in film.Pow! Bam! How?Twist, tumble, and train alongside martial arts hero Jackie Chan in this picture book biography from lauded author Kristen Mai Giang and illustrator and Hong Kong native Alina Chau. Discover how Jackie used his goofball acrobatics to make a name and a style all his own.

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