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From two–time GRAMMY Award–winning musician Laufey comes a bewitching audiobook about overcoming mistakes and believing in oneself. Mei Mei is a little bunny with a big dream. She wants to make the world happy with her music! Her first recital at the H'Opera House is approaching, and she's...

Ira Aldridge dreamed of being on stage one day and performing the great works of William Shakespeare. He spent every chance he had at the local theaters, memorizing each actor's lines. He knew he could be a great Shakespearean actor if only given the chance. But in the early 1800s, only white actors were allowed to perform Shakespeare. Ira's only option was to perform musical numbers at the all-black theater in New York City. Despite being discouraged by his teacher and father, Ira determinedly pursued his dream and set off to England, the land of Shakespeare.

Celebrate seven world-famous superstars with this Little Golden Book Biographies collection! Follow Taylor Swift from her childhood living on a Christmas tree farm, where she discovered her passion for songwriting, to her early days on Nashville’s Music Row and her rise as one of the biggest...

How did a friendship bracelet turn into a love story? Find out in this two-audiobook set dedicated to the romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce! In July 2023, Taylor Swift played a sold-out show in Kansas City, Missouri, on a stop for her record-breaking Eras Tour. Before the show, NFL Super...

Before he was the world’s most famous mime, Marcel Marceau used the power of silence and his artistic talent to resist tyranny and save hundreds of Jewish children from the Nazis. Marcel was born in 1923 in the French city of Strasbourg. He was drawn to the flickering images of Charlie Chaplin in the movies, and he had a gift for imitating the birds around him, the people, and even the wind! But his childhood was shattered by the advent of World War II and the anti-Jewish laws that demonized his Jewish family. Before long, his family was forced to flee in the wake of the advancing German army.

In Hayley Mysteries: The Haunted Studio, when Hayley is cast as the lead in a Nancy Drew like kids television show, strange things start happening around the studio and she becomes a real-life sleuth. Hayley needs YOU to help her solve a terrifying ghost mystery in this fun-filled, action-packed story. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be an actress IRL!

How did a girl growing up near the rainforests of Puerto Rico become a Hollywood star and the first Puerto Rican woman to win an Academy Award? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! Before she was Rita Moreno, Rosita Dolores Alverío emigrated to New York City from Puerto Rico with...

Learn all about the life of Gen Z actress Jenna Ortega and discover how she went from starring roles on Disney Channel to Wednesday, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and more in this biography for young readers! Jenna Ortega’s role as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s series Wednesday made her an...

Read all about how a young boy from California who listened to polka music and played the accordion became a comedian, parody songwriter, and Grammy winner in this biography for young readers about “Weird Al” Yankovic! When Alfred Yankovic was seven years old, a salesman knocked on the door...

Mama says her little boy is a songbird with a voice bigger than his whole body. But at school, his classmates make fun of the way he walks and the way he talks―which makes him feel like a songbird too shy to sing. With the encouragement of his choir teacher, he embraces his talent, realizing that his voice is unique and distinct. When it’s time for the school showcase, he’s finally ready to embrace his joyful talent and share it with the world.

Brought to you by Puffin. Sarah Jane doesn't know who she is any more. She's applied for a job as a secretary at a run-of-the-mill office, with just one other co-worker. He’s nice enough. A little strange, a little charming, clearly an innovator. For a snappy dresser, though (Sarah loves the...

A novel based on the heartwarming and adventure-packed family movie, Whale Shark Jack now streaming on STAN. Dive into the story of Whale Shark Jack and follow the journey of Sarah, a determined 12-year-old girl, and her scientist parents as they strive to protect the majestic whale sharks...

Inspired by Corinne Bailey Rae's award-winning hit song, this audiobook celebrates music's unique power to soothe or energize us when we need it most. "Today I'd like to do something I've never done before," Bea tells her great aunt Portia during one of their Sunday visits. And before she knows...

Eleven-year-old Tulsi comes from a long line of women magicians, and loves doing Big Magic. Every night in her family's circus show, she turns twigs into trees, flies like a bird and even disappears into thin air. But one night, in the middle of a show, she loses her powers – with frightening results. Tulsi's powers soon come back, but she can't risk losing them again – and her search for what went wrong soon takes her all the way into a parallel universe, where she discovers that magic everywhere is in danger.

An alternative school newspaper published by Zander and his crew is alive and well. And now there's plenty to report on when LaShonda steps into the spotlight with her costume designs for an upcoming play. LaShonda's designs get rave reviews, but she soon learns that show business is filled with challenges and choices. LaShonda is forced to consider what's more important—fame, or loyalty to her autistic brother. Whether she gets a standing ovation or the curtain pulled down on her is up to LaShonda.

A spirited audiobook biography about composer Aaron Copland and the birth of modern America This is a story about music. But it's also a story about America. Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn in 1900 at the dawn of a new generation. In a community of immigrants, he had a front-row seat to the...

When a lively village is beset by a mysterious fog, the town turns dull and silent; melancholy neighbors stop visiting each other and even going outside. Until one day, when a boy’s simple melody strikes a chord, reminding everyone of what matters most—even in the darkest of times.

Petunia Prima Ballerina is the story of a young girl whose dreams of becoming a Prima Ballerina will take her on a whirlwind journey filled with unforeseen obstacles. Petunia is a girl with big dreams, and the courage to face any challenge that comes her way. She is determined to become the best Prima Ballerina she can be, no matter the cost. With every step of her journey, she learns more about herself and the power of determination. As she faces the obstacles in her path, will Petunia reach her dream of becoming a Prima Ballerina?

A new audiobook from #1 New York Times bestselling author and musician Robbie Arnett about finding the music of your heart It will make you dance! It will make you sing! It's called . . . Thwistle Ping! Lennie Fling has always been good at everything. But when it comes to music, he only falls...

Lil’ Okorie lives in a noisy city where sirens blare, people rush, and feelings often get lost in the chaos. But Okorie doesn’t mind—because he has music. And not just any music… his cello is magic. When Okorie plays, clouds disappear, hearts feel lighter, and even the grumpiest people crack a smile. From playgrounds to hospitals to neighborhood corners, his music carries hope where it’s needed most. Along the way, Okorie learns that what makes him different is exactly what makes him powerful.