history and criticism

Contains 101 brief biographies of authors.

"Get to know the Get Lit Players--a group of teens who use poetry to take on the world--with this common-core aligned book that sheds light on teen issues through their own poetry and slam poetry performances. The Get Lit Players include teens who are homeless, autistic, have parents in jail, battle with weight and body issues, depression, and more. But they use the power of poetry to pursue lives of promise and to reach out to friends, families, and communities ... Each chapter offers questions, writing prompts, and how-tos for readers to set their own inner poet free. Ending with a section for parents and educators featuring the curriculum that ... shows how to get teens excited about poetry and how to create poetry groups and slams in their own communities"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a collection of critical essays on J.R.R. Tolkien's The hobbit.

Provides an introduction to Mary Shelley and the critical discussions surrounding her work.

Provides thoughtful examination of the authors, works, genres, themes and film adaptations that have contributed to the popularity and success of the young adult genre.

Provides an introduction to Joseph Conrad and the critical discussions surrounding his work.

Explores the story behind the writing of "The star-spangled banner" by asking and then answering twelve questions.

"Explains what constitutes a work of fiction as well as why it's written in the first place, and highlights important terminology, such as conflict. Key examples feature famous fiction authors and their work, comparing and contrasting their styles, and highlighting some of the prominent features in fiction that literature has to offer. Aspiring writers can start penning their own stories with simple, easy-to-follow, step-by-step writing tips"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how movies get made and discusses the messages they send.

Examines the traditional music and culture of Cambodia, discussing how it is thriving in communities around the world and offering a collection of Khmer music, including children's etiquette songs, game songs, beginning drum dances, xylophone and flute pieces, boxing music, and musical stories.