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Jimmy Fallon

"Have fun" is my message. Be silly. You're allowed to be silly. There's nothing wrong with it.

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Author Talk: Geraldine Brooks, author of The Secret Chord

Oct 22, 2015

Geraldine Brooks is the author of five novels, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning MARCH, and two acclaimed works of nonfiction. Her latest book, THE SECRET CHORD, provides context for arguably the most fascinating and romantic man in the Bible: King David. Here she revisits some of the best-known episodes of David’s life, vividly reimagining him through the eyes of those who love him or fear him most. In this interview, Brooks discusses why she’s compelled to write about people whose faith defined their lives. She also opens up about the challenges of defamiliarizing such recognizable biblical characters and what David’s story can teach readers today.

Captain Awesome by Stan Kirby
Ages 5-9

Imaginative second grader Eugene McGillicudy loves comic books and superheroes so much that he invents his very own superhero alter ego named…CAPTAIN AWESOME! MI-TEE! Along with best friend Charlie Thomas Jones (aka Nacho Cheese Man) and sidekick Turbo the hamster, Captain Awesome and his superpowered squad protect the town of Sunnyview --- as well as the universe --- from a comical crowd of “bad guys” like Queen Stinkypants, Dr. Spinach, Mr. Drools and Baron and Baroness von Booger. 

TOON Graphics Mythology illustrated by Yvan Pommaux and translated by Richard Kutner
Ages 8-up

These gorgeous books retell some of the most popular Greek myths in a way newly relatable to young readers. They each include epic illustrations and captivating, carefully researched text,

Philemon by Fred
Ages 8-up
Meet Philemon, one of France's most beloved comic book adventurers!  On an ordinary day in the countryside, Philemon falls into a well on his father's farm and lands... in the Atlantic Ocean?! He begins a wild and whimsical journey through a fantasy world as original as Alice's Wonderland, as richly imagined as Little Nemo's Slumberland and as exciting to explore as Oz.
Astronaut Academy written and illustrated by Dave Roman
Ages 8-up

Hakata Soy is a former space hero who is doing his best to keep his head down at Astronaut Academy. Things aren't going so great, though. The most popular girl in school has it in for him. His best friend won't return his calls. And his new roommate is a complete jock who only cares about Fireball. Follow his adventures in this fun series of science fiction graphic novels.

Adventures in Cartooning by James Sturm and Andrew Arnold
Ages 8-up
In these action-packed cartooning adventures, kids will have as much fun making comics as reading them!
 
Once upon a time . . . a princess tried to make a comic. And with the help of a magical cartooning elf, she learned how --- well enough to draw her way out of an encounter with a dangerous dragon, near-death by drowning and into her very own adventure! Like the princess, young readers will discover that they already have the drawing and writing skills it takes to make a comic --- they just need a little know-how. 
 
Jeter Publishing Middle Grade Books by Derek Jeter
Ages 8-12
Inspired by Derek Jeter’s childhood, THE CONTRACT is the first book in Derek Jeter’s middle grade baseball series, an important part of the Jeter Publishing program, which will encompass adult nonfiction titles, children’s picture books, middle grade fiction, Ready-to-Read children’s books and children’s nonfiction. 
 
G-Man's Super Journal by Chris Giarrusso
Ages 8-up

When Michael G (yes, “G” is his whole last name, and that’s why everyone calls him G-Man) has to keep a journal in Mrs. Rosario’s class at school, naturally he writes about his ambition to have superpowers and join the superheroes of his city (like Captain Thunderman) in the fight for justice. After all, his friend Billy Demon just got an awesome winged flying suit and superpowers of his own, and now he’s the most popular kid in school! Mikey would just love to have superpowers too, but how will he get them?

Be What You Want by Patricia Wooster
Ages 8-12
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is one of the quintessential questions kids are asked (and ask of themselves). Often the answer is “I don’t know,” or the answer changes every time the question is asked. The Be What You Want series helps kids explore a variety of possible pursuits and passions that can be an interesting pastime or even turn into a career. Through the series, kids will discover who the leaders and up-and-comers are in the field, what it takes to be in that field, where to go to find further resources and information and how to get started right now.