Writing and Producing for Children and Young Audiences
Author : Eva Novrup Redvall
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 43,84 MB
Release :
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ISBN : 3031670736
Give Me a K-I-L-L
Author : R. L. Stine
Publisher : A Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 45,8 MB
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1250116988
Book Description
At Shadyside High, cheerleading can be a scream! For the first time since the original series, R.L. Stine brings back his most beloved characters—the cheerleaders of Shadyside High. The cheerleading squad at Shadyside has always been strong, but now there are rumors that lack of funds may mean the end of cheerleading at Shadyside. That would be a shame for Gretchen Page, who has just transferred from her old school, where she was a star, and is eager to join the squad. There’s only one other girl who stands in her way—rich, spoiled Devra Dalby, who is also trying out for the one open slot. The competition to join the squad is anything but friendly—and it ends in murder. Will Gretchen make the squad—if there's even a squad anymore—or will she end up dead? Packed with screams and guaranteed to send a shiver up your spine, Give Me a K-I-L-L is a terrifying installment in Stine's bestselling Fear Street series.
Writing Great Books for Young Adults
Author : Regina L Brooks
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 26,33 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1402247745
Book Description
From a top young adult literary agent, the only guide on how to write for young adults With an 87 percent increase in the number of titles published in the last two years, the young adult market is one of the healthiest segments in the industry. Despite this, little has been written to help authors hone their craft to truly connect with this audience. Writing Great Books for Young Adults gives writers the advice they need to tap this incredible market. Topics covered include: Listening to the voices of youth Meeting your young protagonist Developing a writing style Constructing plots Trying on points of view Agent Regina Brooks has developed award-winning authors across the YA genre, including a Coretta Scott King winner. She attends more than 20 conferences each year, meeting with authors and teaching.
Theatre for Children
Author : David Wood
Publisher : Ivan R. Dee
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 30,28 MB
Release : 1999-03-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1461664497
Book Description
One of the world's leading children's dramatists provides a practical handbook of the skills involved in entertaining and involving audiences of children. A marvelous contribution to the world of Youth Theater...a must. —Robyn Flatt, Dallas Children's Theater. He has often been called the National Playwright for Children and he deserves it. —Cameron Mackintosh
The Magic Words: Writing Great Books for Children and Young Adults
Author : Cheryl Klein
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 22,47 MB
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0393292258
Book Description
This master class in writing children’s and young adult novels will teach you everything you need to know to write and publish a great book. The best children’s and young adult novels take readers on wonderful outward adventures and stirring inward journeys. In The Magic Words, editor Cheryl B. Klein guides writers on an enjoyable and practical-minded voyage of their own, from developing a saleable premise for a novel to finding a dream agent. She delves deep into the major elements of fiction—intention, character, plot, and voice—while addressing important topics like diversity, world-building, and the differences between middle-grade and YA novels. In addition, the book’s exercises, questions, and straightforward rules of thumb help writers apply these insights to their own creative works. With its generous tone and useful tools for story analysis and revision, The Magic Words is an essential handbook for writers of children’s and young adult fiction.
Born
Author : John Sobol
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 39,78 MB
Release : 2020-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1773064169
Book Description
A lyrical, beautifully illustrated poem about a baby’s birth. In this lyrical poem, author John Sobol brings us his imagined vision of a universal experience, that of being born. As she is born, the baby in this story goes through a time of intense movement and change before she takes her first breath and cries. Warm hands wrap her in a blanket, and she is held in loving arms. She has arrived! Sobol captures the mystery and wonder of the birth experience in this deeply sympathetic tale. Reading this book together will enable children and their parents to celebrate the joy and emotional power of that remarkable moment. Cindy Derby’s soft, gentle illustrations beautifully complement the poem. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7 Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)
Shut Up and Write!
Author : Judy Bridges
Publisher : Redbird Studio
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 12,31 MB
Release : 2011-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0976474204
Book Description
Don't Get Caught
Author : Kurt Dinan
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 22,64 MB
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1492630152
Book Description
Oceans 11 meets The Breakfast Club in this funny book for teens about a boy pulled into an epic prank war who is determined to get revenge. 10:00 tonight at the water tower. Tell no one. —Chaos Club When Max receives a mysterious invite from the untraceable, epic prank-pulling Chaos Club, he has to ask: why him? After all, he's Mr. 2.5 GPA, Mr. No Social Life. He's Just Max. And his favorite heist movies have taught him this situation calls for Rule #4: Be suspicious. But it's also his one shot to leave Just Max in the dust... Yeah, not so much. Max and four fellow students—who also received invites—are standing on the newly defaced water tower when campus security "catches" them. Definitely a setup. And this time, Max has had enough. It's time for Rule #7: Always get payback. Let the prank war begin. Perfect for readers who want: books for teen boys funny stories heist stories and caper comedies Praise for Don't Get Caught: "This caper comedy about an Ocean's 11-style group of high school masterminds will keep readers guessing."—Kirkus Reviews "Genre-savvy, clever, and full of "Heist Rules"...this twisty tale is funny, fast-paced, and full of surprises. Fans of Ocean's 11 or Leverage...will find a great deal to enjoy in Dinan's debut."—Publishers Weekly "Not only is Don't Get Caught the best kind of underdog story—heartfelt and hilarious—but it's filled with genuine surprises up until the very last page, which features one of my favorite endings in recent memory. I'm highly inspired to prank someone right now." –Lance Rubin, author of Denton Little's Deathdate "Witty, charming and always surprising...Call it Ocean's 11th Grade or whatever you like, Don't Get Caught snatched my attention and got away clean." –Joe Schreiber, author of Con Academy and Au Revoir Crazy European Chick
The Young Audience
Author : Matthew Reason
Publisher : Trentham Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,25 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Theater and children
ISBN : 9781858564500
Book Description
`This inspirational book, that cares passionately about the child's gaze, should be welcomed and cherished.' Tony Graham, Artistic Director, Unicorn Theatre --
The Palgrave Handbook of Screenwriting Studies
Author : Rosamund Davies
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 26,77 MB
Release : 2023-07-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 3031207696
Book Description
This book provides an overview of the growing field of screenwriting research and is essential reading for both those new to the field and established screenwriting scholars. It covers topics and concepts central to the study of screenwriting and the screenplay in relation to film, television, web series, animation, games and other interactive media, and includes a range of approaches, from theoretical perspectives to in-depth case studies. 44 scholars from around the globe demonstrate the range and depths of this new and expanding area of study. As the chapters of this Handbook demonstrate, shifting the focus from the finished film to the process of screenwriting and the text of the screenplay facilitates valuable new insights. This Handbook is the first of its kind, an indispensable compendium for both academics and practitioners.
