Performing Arts

Joan Didion opened The White Album (1979) with what would become one of the most iconic lines in American literature: "We tell ourselves stories in order to live." Today, this phrase is deployed inspirationally, printed on T-shirts and posters, used as a battle cry...

From the bestselling author of Bird Box and Incidents Around the House, an impassioned book about a night that changed the author's life and put into perspective the writing life--and how you too can be inspired to face the fears that might hold you...

Discover the amazing illustrated stories of seven women magicians who pulled off spectacular and death-defying illusions and acts, achieved global fame, and then simply...disappeared. During the Golden Age of Magic from 1860 to 1930, seven women magicians in America defied Victorian conventions and created...

William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, the incredible comedy about unrequited love, both hilarious and heartbreaking, now presented by the Folger Shakespeare Library with valuable new tools for educators and dynamic new covers.Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth...

From the Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Tori Amos comes Tori and the Muses, a thoughtful and sprightly tale of young Tori navigating the magical world of inspiration in all its forms. Tori is no ordinary child--her musical inspirations...

The first in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer. This first introduction to classical dance begins with a simple explanation of what defines a classical dancer. Young readers are then...

Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies! If you've ever wondered how a movie gets made, you're not alone. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney didn't know either, but when his bestselling series, Diary...

Bring some magic into your kitchen with this unofficial collection of Japanese recipes inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's most beloved films. Since 1985, Studio Ghibli has enchanted moviegoers with fantastic stories of fantasy, magic, friendship, family, and--most of all--the most mouthwatering Japanese food ever seen...

Recreate the magic of Studio Ghibli in your own kitchen with these 40 delicious recipes and accompanying full color photos inspired by your favorite films! Dive into the dreamlike worlds of these animated film masterpieces and enjoy the recipes created by Thibaud Villanova, a...

Go beyond Taylor Swift's iconic music with The Taylor Book, the deepest and most comprehensive exploration of her stratospheric career to date. From her humble days as a teen country artist to her record-obliterating Eras Tour, Taylor Swift is a supernova that shows no...

Twenty-three years ago, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a demonic supernatural force. Following the tragedy, their father, John, set out to teach his boys everything about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of...

Discover what it would be like to travel through the four seasons in one day in this musical story based on the classical masterpiece The Four Seasons--push the button in each breathtaking scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Vivaldi's...

From the The Story Orchestra series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from the story books. ​While other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in this new Story Orchestra title,...

Discover the magical world of Carnival of the Animals in this musical reimagining of this celebrated suite for children - push the button in each breathtaking scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Camille Saint-Saëns' score. One day, two brothers...

The Pura Belpré Honor Award winning author of Aniana del Mar Jumps In makes her YA debut with a powerful novel-in-verse about a Texas teen who is battling racism in her theatre program and book banning efforts by her town's school board. Yulieta Lopez...

Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who assisted Nolan on the scientific aspects of Interstellar, shows us that the movie's jaw-dropping...

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in this enchanting novel about estranged lovers reconnecting over mysterious tapes found in an attic and the old Hollywood secret hidden within them. After her grandmother's death, thirty-something Margot DuBois prepares to sell...

Color in iconic scenes and characters from one of the most beloved blockbusters of all time!Dive into 90 pages of classic scenes from one of the most popular films of all time! All your favorite characters, moments, background patterns, boats, beach scenes, and more...

For the first time, take an intimate glimpse into the groundbreaking television show The L Word with behind-the-scenes photography taken by series star Jennifer Beals and ephemera from her personal archives. Since its debut in 2004, The L Word has been a milestone of...

"A dazzling tale of wild hope, lingering grief, admirable self-sufficiency, and intergenerational adoration." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Vita tests her own limits, and readers will thrill at her cleverness, tenacity, and close escapes." --Booklist "A satisfying adventure." --Kirkus Reviews From award-winning author Katherine Rundell...