comedy

Jamie Grimm tries to win the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, while also dealing with his stepfamily, friends, and a school bully.

Readers will enjoy learning fun new jokes about monsters to share with their friends.

Tips on writing and performing plays.

Jack Stanton is a virtually unknown Southern governor on a quest for the White House with his strong, savvy and equally ambitious wife, Susan. Running against the odds, the Stantons need all the help they can get from their extremely colorful political team. Together, they take off on a hilarious, heart-wrenching and ultimately history-making roller coaster ride to the top.

Jokes about safaris and the animals that can be seen on them are sure to delight even reluctant readers.

Readers will be excited to share fun jokes about food with their friends.

After reading this engaging and informative book, young readers may well want to write and perform their own creative plays.

While many people love to laugh at their favorite comedians, few people know about the business behind the laughs. A willingness for risk-taking in presenting yourself to an audience and being open to judgment and feedback, along with writing and performance style are required to pursue this art form.

"From the Marx Brothers to Milton Berle, George Carlin to Eddie Murphy, Conan O'Brien to Louis C. K.--comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff presents a century of...rebels, forgotten stars, and characters on the precipice of fame in this...history of American comedy"--Dust jacket.

"A collection of 30 years worth of conversations...that not only span Apatow's career, but his adult life. Featuring interviews with luminaries like Mel Brooks and Chris Rock and modern icons like Louis CK and Amy Schumer, this is a book for fans of comedy, from the nerdiest fan of all"--Provided by publisher.