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- Sunny days : the children's television revolution that changed America / by Kamp, David,author.; Questlove,writer of foreword.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."In 1970, in soundstage on Manhattan's Upper West Side, a group of men and women of various ages and races met to finish the first season of a children's TV program. They had identified a social problem: poor children were entering kindergarten without the learning skills of their middle-class counterparts. They hoped, too, that they had identified a solution: to use television to better prepare these disadvantaged kids for school. No one knew then, but this children's TV program would go on to start a cultural revolution. It was called Sesame Street. Sesame Street was part of a larger movement that saw media professionals and thought leaders leveraging their influence to help children learn. A year and a half earlier, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood premiered. Fast on its heels came Schoolhouse Rock!, a video series dreamed up by Madison Avenue admen to teach kids times tables, civics, and grammatical rules, and Free to Be ... You and Me, the TV star Marlo Thomas's audacious multi-pronged campaign (it was first a record album, and then a book and a television special) to instill the concept of gender equality in young minds. There was more: programs such as The Electric Company, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, ZOOM, and others followed, and captivated young viewers. In Sunny Days, bestselling author David Kamp takes readers behind the scenes to show how these programs made it on air. He draws on hundreds of hours of interviews from the creators and participants of these programs-among them Joan Ganz Cooney, Lloyd Morrisett, Newton Minow, Sonia Manzano, Loretta Long, Bob McGrath, Marlo Thomas, and Rita Moreno-as well as archival research. Kamp explains how these like-minded individuals found their way into television, not as fame- or money-hungry would-be auteurs and stars, but as people who wanted to use TV to help children. This is both a fun and fascinating story, and a masterful work of cultural history. Sunny Days captures a period in children's television where enlightened progressivism prevailed, and shows how this period changed the lives of millions. Nothing had ever happened like this before, Kamp forcefully and eloquently argues, and nothing has ever happened like it since"--
- Subjects: Children's television programs; Television programs;
- Under my hijab / by Khan, Hena,author.; Jaleel, Aaliya,illustrator.; Delawari, Ariana,1980-narrator.; Container of (expression):Khan, Hena.Under my hijab.Spoken word (Delawari);
- Read by Ariana Delawari.Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams of the rich possibilities of her own future, and how she will express her own personality through her hijab. Written in sprightly rhyme and illustrated by a talented newcomer, Under My Hijab honors the diverse lives of contemporary Muslim women and girls, their love for each other, and their pride in their culture and faith.5-8K-3Accelerated ReaderReading Counts
- Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Stories in rhyme.; Hijab (Islamic clothing); Clothing and dress; Individuality; Muslims; Stories in rhyme.; Hijab (Islamic clothing); Clothing and dress; Individuality; Muslims; JUVENILE FICTION / Clothing & Dress.; JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women.; JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Muslim.; JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play.; VOX books.;
- PAW patrol, dino rescue. [videorecording] / by Nickelodeon (Firm),broadcaster.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
- The PAW Patrol returns to the Dino Wilds for a roaring rescue! Mayor Humdinger is stuck on a runaway Brachiosaurus and a T-Rex is chomping everything in sight! Then, a Turbot family sightseeing expedition turns into a wild ride and more!G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
- Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Animal rescue; Dogs; PAW Patrol (Fictitious characters); Rescues;
- For private home use only.
- My princess boy / by Kilodavis, Cheryl.; DeSimone, Suzanne.;
- A four-year-old boy loves dressing up in princess clothing. Inspired by the author's son."All ages"--P. [2] of cover.LSC
- Subjects: Gender identity; Individuality; Social acceptance; Parental acceptance; Love;
- © 2011, c2009., Simon & Schuster Children's Pub.,
- Queer history A to Z : 100 years of LGBTQ+ activism / by Stevenson, Robin,1968-; Rosas, Vivian.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index.An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America. In this exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North America, middle-grade readers can learn about the key people who led the fight for equality, the events that brought about change and the places where history was made. Presented in an A to Z format, with one topic per letter ("P Is for Pride"), the entries include subjects such as coming out, pride flags, Jazz Jennings and the Stonewall Inn. Young readers will be particularly interested in learning about youth activists such as Gavin Grimm, the history of the first gay-straight alliance and the ongoing issue of banned children's books in America. Author Robin Stevenson has won numerous awards, including a Stonewall Book Award Honor. She has carefully curated the key people, places and events in queer history across North America to offer a pitch-perfect compilation of individual stories that are accessible, interesting and inspiring. Queer History A to Z is a must-have resource for young readers, and a terrific jumping-off point for discussions about history, identity and the progress made by the LGBTQ+ community. With so many fascinating biographies and cultural history lessons throughout, it also makes an excellent general social studies resource. Eye-catching art by Vivian Rosas appears on every spread, capturing many of the iconic images of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Extensive back matter includes short biographies of LGBTQ+ activists, a timeline, a glossary, resources for kids, selected author's sources and an index.
- Subjects: Sexual minority activists; Gay rights;
- The Berenstain Bears. [videorecording] / by Berenstain, Jan,1923-; Berenstain, Stan,1923-2005.; Agogo Entertainment Limited.; KaBOOM! Entertainment.; Nelvana (Firm); Phase 4 Films (Firm); Treehouse TV.;
- The birthday boy -- Count their blessings -- Double dare -- Trouble with money -- Slumber party.Based on the books and teleplays by Stan and Jan Berenstain.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; full screen presentation.
- Subjects: Animated television programs.; Bears; Berenstain Bears (Fictitious characters); Children's television programs.; Video recordings for children.;
- © c2011., KaBoom! Entertainment ; Distributed by Phase 4 Films,
- Bunnicula. [videorecording] / by Warner Bros. Entertainment,production company,publisher.;
- An all-new animated comedy series based on the bestselling children's book of the same name. The series follows the paranormal comedy adventures of Bunnicula the vampire rabbit who, instead of drinking blood, drains the juice of carrots and other vegetables to boost his supernatural abilities. Upon moving to the mysterious Orlock Apartment building in New Orleans, thirteen-year-old Mina discovers Bunnicula locked away in a chamber way down in the basement.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
- Subjects: Television comedies.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Bunnicula (Fictitious character); Vampires; Rabbits; Supernatural;
- For private home use only.
- Live life in crescendo : your most important work is always ahead of you / by Covey, Stephen R.,author.; Haller, Cynthia Covey,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."The inspirational, encouraging final book from the legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey, internationally bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Stephen R. Covey spent his long and storied career inspiring millions of individuals to make their lives more effective, compassionate, and meaningful. Near the end of his life, Covey felt there was a final component to his work: How to live your best life no matter your age? How to best respond to life-challenging experiences? How to approach the challenges and opportunities of middle to later life - like raising children, caring for your parents, leading and inspiring others, staying on top of your career, contributing to your community, and what follows next? Live Life in Crescendo is Covey's answer to these questions, outlining his vision for those in the prime of life, whatever age you may be. Covey urges all to "live life in crescendo," continually growing in contribution, learning, and influence. In the same way that music builds on the previous notes, life too, builds on the past and unfolds in the future. This crescendo mentality urges you to use whatever you have - your time, talents, resources, gifts, passion, money, and influence--to enrich the lives of people around you, including your family, neighborhood, community, and the world. Cowritten with his daughter, Cynthia Covey Haller, and published posthumously, Live Life in Crescendo is a life-changing and life-affirming book that befits the generosity and wisdom of the late Stephen R. Covey."--|cProvided by publisher.
- Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Character.; Success;
- Blaze and the monster machines. [videorecording] / by Nickelodeon (Firm),production company.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
- Originally broadcast as individual episodes of the television program in 2019.When all the treats in Axle City disappear, Officer Blaze and Officer Anna work together to uncover the clues and chase down the Treat Thief. The duo also comes to the rescue when the city faces other problems, like a loose caboose, giant toys, and more! Join Officer Blaze and Officer Anna to save Axle City from mischief!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
- Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Television programs.; Monster trucks; Thieves; Truck racing; Friendship;
- For private home use only.
- Girls and their monsters : the Genain quadruplets and the making of madness in America / by Farley, Audrey Clare,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."In 1954, researchers at the newly formed National Institute of Mental Health set out to study the genetics of schizophrenia. When they got word that four 24-year-old identical quadruplets in Lansing, Michigan, had all been diagnosed with the mental illness, they could hardly believe their ears. Here was incontrovertible proof of hereditary transmission and, thus, a chance to bring international fame to their fledgling institution. The case of the pseudonymous Genain quadruplets, they soon found, was hardly so straightforward. Contrary to fawning media portrayals of a picture-perfect Christian family, the sisters had endured the stuff of nightmares. Behind closed doors, their parents had taken shocking measures to preserve their innocence while sowing fears of sex and the outside world. In public, the quadruplets were treated as communal property, as townsfolk and members of the press had long ago projected their own paranoid fantasies about the rapidly diversifying American landscape onto the fair-skinned, ribbon-wearing quartet who danced and sang about Christopher Columbus. Even as the sisters' erratic behaviors became impossible to ignore and the NIMH whisked the women off for study, their sterling image did not falter. Girls and Their Monsters chronicles the extraordinary lives of the quadruplets and the lead psychologist who studied them, asking questions that speak directly to our times: How do delusions come to take root, both in individuals and in nations? Why does society profess to be "saving the children" when it readily exploits them? What are the authoritarian ends of innocence myths? And how do people, particularly those with serious mental illness, go on after enduring the unspeakable? Can the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood help the deeply wounded heal?"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Mental health; Quadruplets; Schizophrenia;
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