Spider Love Song and Other Stories

Spider Love Song and Other Stories
Author: Nancy Au
Publisher: Acre
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781946724205

These seventeen stories present the challenges facing characters whose inner and outer lives often do not align, whose spirits attempt flight despite dashed hopes and lean circumstances. Marginalized by race, age, and sexuality, they endeavor to create new worlds that honor their identities and their Chinese heritage.

Song of Spider-Man

Song of Spider-Man
Author: Glen Berger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1451684584

“One of the best literary works of this year” (Miami Herald-Tribune): The true story of a theatrical dream—or nightmare—come true…the making of the Spider-Man musical. As you might imagine, writing a Broadway musical has its challenges. But it turns out there are challenges one can’t begin to imagine when collaborating with two rock legends and a superstar director to stage the biggest, most expensive production in theater history. Renowned director Julie Taymor picked playwright Glen Berger to cowrite the book for a $25 million Spider-Man musical. Together—along with U2’s Bono and Edge—they would shape a work that was technically daring and emotionally profound, with a story fueled by the hero’s quest for love…and the villains’ quest for revenge. Or at least, that’s what they’d hoped for. But when charismatic producer Tony Adams died suddenly, the show began to lose its footing. Soon the budget was ballooning, financing was evaporating, and producers were jumping ship or getting demoted. And then came the injuries. And then came word-of-mouth about the show itself. What followed was a pageant of foul-ups, falling-outs, ever-more harrowing mishaps, and a whole lot of malfunctioning spider legs. This “circus-rock-and-roll-drama,” with its $65 million price tag, had become more of a spectacle than its creators ever wished for. During the show’s unprecedented seven months of previews, the company’s struggles to reach opening night inspired breathless tabloid coverage and garnered international notoriety. Through it all, Berger observed the chaos with his signature mix of big ambition and self-deprecating humor.

The Spider Ring

The Spider Ring
Author: Andrew Harwell
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2015-01-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545682916

A powerful ring. A dangerous web. When Maria inherits a strange, spider-shaped ring from her grandmother, she doesn't realize she's also inheriting a strange power -- the power to control spiders and have them do whatever she wants. This is a pretty cool thing when it comes to fetching objects from another room . . . or if Maria wants to use the spiders to get back at some mean kids in her class. But the power comes with a price. Maria has attracted the attention of the Black Widow -- who is trying to collect all the spider magic for herself. The Black Widow is not going to let anything stand in her way -- especially not Maria.The story of the ring is being woven like a web -- and Maria is going to have to do everything she can to not get trapped within it.

Anansi and the Golden Pot

Anansi and the Golden Pot
Author: Taiye Selasi
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780241625910

"Allow me to introduce myself." But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The tales were true!" "Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far." Now in paperback! Award-winning author of Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, reimagines the story of Anansi, the much-loved trickster, for a new generation. Kweku has grown up hearing stories about the mischievous spider Anansi. He is given the nickname Anansi by his father because of his similarly cheeky ways. On a holiday to visit his beloved Grandma in Ghana, Anansi the spider and Anansi the boy meet, and discover a magical pot that can be filled with whatever they want. Anansi fills it again and again with his favourite red-red stew, and eats so much that he feels sick. Will he learn to share this wonderful gift? This charming retelling of a West African story teaches readers about the dangers of greed, and the importance of being kind. Tinuke Fagborun's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. When you've finished sharing the story, you can also find out more about the origins of Anansi folktales. This beautiful storybook is one that children will treasure forever.

Before We Were Strangers

Before We Were Strangers
Author: Renée Carlino
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2015-08-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1501105787

From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Author: Iza Trapani
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1993-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1879085771

The spirited itsy bitsy spider has captured the hearts of generations of children in the much-loved nursery rhyme. Now she's back—on a new magical journey! Over 2.5 million copies in print! This all-new adventure for the itsy bitsy spider has exciting encounters with a fan, a mouse, a rocking chair, a cat, and a big maple tree. Finally, the itsy bitsy spider finds a lovely spot to spin a new silky web. Iza Trapani’s vibrant watercolor illustrations paired with a playful rhythm makes this new take on an old favorite feel like an instant classic. A perfect read-aloud; children will enjoy time and again the delightful antics of the energetic itsy bitsy spider.

Cantoras

Cantoras
Author: Carolina De Robertis
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0525563431

In defiance of the brutal military government that took power in Uruguay in the 1970s, and under which homosexuality is a dangerous transgression, five women miraculously find one another—and, together, an isolated cape that they claim as their own. Over the next thirty-five years, they travel back and forth from this secret sanctuary, sometimes together, sometimes in pairs, with lovers in tow or alone. Throughout it all, they will be tested repeatedly—by their families, lovers, society, and one another—as they fight to live authentic lives. A groundbreaking, genre-defining work, Cantoras is a breathtaking portrait of queer love, community, forgotten history, and the strength of the human spirit.

There was an Old Mummy who Swallowed a Spider

There was an Old Mummy who Swallowed a Spider
Author: Jennifer Ward
Publisher: Two Lions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Folk songs, English
ISBN: 9781477826379

Welcome, Little Monster, to your first day of school. Little Monster is going to school for the very first time. That means he ll be meeting all the other little monsters, including one who has really big teeth and draws scary pictures. Who will ride the ogres and dragons with Little Monster at recess, and listen with him during story time? And what happens when gulp Little Monster realizes he forgot his lunch? It s a good thing Mr. Drool is there to guide Little Monster the whole day through. Helen Ketteman s soothing rhymes and Bonnie Leick s sweet watercolor illustrations combine to create a reassuring first-day-of-school story that s perfect for little monsters everywhere.

How Anansi Got His Stories

How Anansi Got His Stories
Author: Trish Cooke
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2014-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1625215665

"Anansi wants everyone to listen to his stories and admire him, but he will have to complete three challenges before he is worthy."--Page 4 of cover

Spider in the Library

Spider in the Library
Author: Kristen Petr
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2021-11-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1803138483

The children at Riddleham Primary School (Riddleton Elementary School) are very eager to learn and visit their school library. They are looking forward to exchanging their books and seeing Ms. Gresh, the school librarian.