Young Amaya is auditioning for a role in a professional play. Although she longs to perform, she is about to learn how much team effort and hard work is involved. As the reader follows her progress from a nervous hopeful at an audition through the fittings for costumes, the rehearsals, the memory work, and even stage fright, Dirk McLean introduces the many people and jobs involved in staging a play. A glossary provides descriptions of terms like casting, choreography, and blocking. Written by an author with extensive firsthand theater experience, this is a must-have resource for young children who are performers. And for those who only dream of a career on stage, it is entertaining to share Amaya's journey and to feel the thrill of a peek behind the scenes.

Curtain Up!: A Book for Young Performers

Children's Books

McLean, Dirk

Arts, Music & Photography

Tundra Books

Since Dexter's parents' death, he's been living with his aunt. Even though it's been two years, Dexter is still struggling to control his anger, and so far, the best way for him to do this is through sports. Then one day he snaps and attacks the pitcher during a baseball game, and Dex suddenly finds himself off the team. His aunt gives him two options: find another sports team, or go back to trombone lessons. But no other coach seems willing to give Dexter and his now-legendary temper a chance.   Dexter's best friend, Atul, suggests he try out for the school's cricket squad, but Dexter's not so sure. Despite his Caribbean heritage, he knows almost nothing about cricket—and thinks it's a wimpy sport anyway. But Dex's batting skills make him a shoo-in, and to his surprise, he even starts to enjoy himself—until the squad captain, jealous of Dex's natural skill, makes his life even more difficult than before.

Not Out (Lorimer Sports Stories)

Sports & Outdoors

James Lorimer

Team Fugee (Soccer United: Team Refugee)

Two years after his birth parents disappeared from their home in Nigeria, newly adopted Ozzie moves to Canada. At his new school, Ozzie and the other Nigerian kids compete for time on the soccer field with a team of Syrian refugees―led by Victor. But then they are asked to combine their teams to challenge the division champions. A school soccer program for all the students is on the line. Can Ozzie and Victor unite to make two groups of resilient refugees into one team? Team Fugee is one of four new books that offer readers insight into the experiences of refugee youth as they adjust to life in North America.

Growing Up & Facts of Life

James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers

Tournament Fugee (Soccer United: Team Refugee)

Victor is the captain of a soccer team of recently arrived refugee kids. He struggles to focus on his game during a national tournament because he is haunted by the memory of losing his grandfather back in war-torn Syria and he is worrying about his brother who is at home sick with pneumonia. Can Victor find a way to take care of his family, himself, and his team? Tournament Fugee is one of four books that offer readers insight into the experiences of refugee youth as they adjust to life in North America.

Victor is the captain of a soccer team of recently arrived refugee kids. He struggles to focus on his game during a national tournament because he is haunted by the memory of losing his grandfather back in war-torn Syria and he is worrying about his brother who is at home sick with pneumonia. Can Victor find a way to take care of his family, himself, and his team?Tournament Fugee is one of four books that offer readers insight into the experiences of refugee youth as they adjust to life in North America

Lone Runner (Lorimer Sports Stories)

Review\n"An excellent choice for reluctant readers. Highly Recommended." ― CM: Canadian Review of Materials\n"An excellent read-aloud choice." ― CM: Canadian Review of Materials\n"Middle schoolers at a second grade reading level will root for Michaela as she steps out of her shell." ― School Library Journal\n"Actively celebrates Toronto’s diversity." ― School Library Journal\nSet in a diverse neighbourhood in Scarborough, Ontario, this book follows Michaela as she goes from a solitary runner to an athlete who contributes to the success of her cross-country team. Discouraged by an incident at her mostly-white summer camp, Michaela comes into her own as part of her racially diverse school track team. Focusing on themes of persistence, friendship and overcoming rivalries, this book illuminates traits of connection, empathy and forgiveness.\nBook Description\nMichaela promises herself to make the cross-country team, finish every race and never let her teammates down

Lorimer

Set in a diverse neighborhood, this book follows Michaela as she goes from a solitary runner to an athlete who contributes to the success of her cross-country team. Discouraged by an incident at her mostly-white summer camp, Michaela comes into her own as part of her racially diverse school track team. Focusing on themes of persistence, friendship and overcoming rivalries, this book illuminates traits of connection, empathy and forgiveness.

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Curtain Up!: A Book for Young Performers

Not Out (Lorimer Sports Stories)

Not Out (Lorimer Sports Stories)

Team Fugee (Soccer United: Team Refugee)

Tournament Fugee (Soccer United: Team Refugee)

Team Fugee (Soccer United: Team Refugee)

Tournament Fugee (Soccer United: Team Refugee)

Lone Runner (Lorimer Sports Stories)

Lone Runner (Lorimer Sports Stories)