"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents."--Author Emilie BuchwaldFilled with beautifully illustrated reviews and a wealth of recommendations, A Parent's Guide to the Best Kids' Comics lovingly and thoughtfully reveals a world of graphic novels sure to capture the imagination and curiosity of your child.Children's literature experts and library professionals Scott Robins and Snow Wildsmith select and review 100 age-appropriate books, and recom...

Travel back in time with three unlikely friends who meet for the first time: Hoot, the Great Horned Owl; Teddy, a black bear cub; and Mr. Roosevelt, the elk. Follow their dream as the three fly back in time to meet President Theodore Roosevelt.Teddy, the bear cub, and Roosevelt, the elk, realized they were named after the 26th President of the United States. Along the way, Teddy the cub gets into mischief and frightening mishaps that eventually become a learning experience that wil...

Master the Game with Proven Strategies and TechniquesUnlock the secrets of Pickleball success with "Pickleball Playbook: Tips and Tricks for Beginners." Whether you're stepping onto the court for the first time or looking to elevate your game, this comprehensive guide is your key to mastering the thrilling sport of Pickleball.What You'll Discover Inside:Proven Strategies for Beginners:...

Paris, 1942. When thirteen-year-old Amelie Dreyfus goes into her mother's wardrobe to hide, it's a game. When she comes out, it's a matter of life and death. For Amelie is Jewish, and her parents and brother have been taken by the authorities. With her apartment too dangerous to remain in, Amelie must survive alone on the streets of Paris. Determined to avenge her family and defend her country, she joins the French Resistance. But Amelie will discover that in war, everyone becomes a new pe...

Ira Aldridge, America's earliest important Black actor, became one of the most celebrated Shakespearean actors of nineteenth century Europe. This dramatic montage traces the joyous moment that performance can bring and the hurtful reality of being Black during racial slavery.This "Docudrama" was developed from actual letters, reviews, and photographs detailing the life and times of Ira Frederick Aldridge: aka "The African Tragedian."In a style akin to episodic dream fragmen...

The primary resources examined were publications that advertise the presentation of theater. These sources included "The Drama-logue," the "Back Stage West," and the "Los Angeles Times." There were culturally specific publications available, but these sources replicated the items located in the primary resources. Also, notices were listed in the cultures indigenous language, and the listings focused on companies formed purposefully for one-time events. I concentrated on the Sunday edition ...

Victims of childhood molestation struggle with intimacy in their adult relationships. This collection of 24 poems introduce you to a world of extremes, love and lust co-existing in the life of the injured being. The reader is introduced to the life of a juxtaposed personality. Love, is redefined in a world of constant infidelity. Intimacy is tortured. Trust twisted. Yet, within the miasma this being travels, there is a moral underpinning which resonates deeply throughout the journey of eac...