Best Plays For Young Adults - April 2024

New Plays From A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory Volume III

Craig Slaight, ed. Volume III. For ages 8-18 years.Dramatic literature created with young performers in mind. Slaight's visionary program invited seasoned American playwrights to create theater for the young artists who have trained in A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory. Each play actively engages the minds and passions of young actors. Includes: Bird of Prey by Jim Grimsley, Analiese by Lynne Alvarez, Second Class by Brad Slaight and What They'll Say About Rita by Daisy Foote. Four exciting new plays by professional playwrights written for the Tony Award-winning American Conservatory Theater.

• ASIN: 1575251221
• ASIN: 1575251221
• ISBN: 1575251221
• Brand: Brand: Smith n Kraus
• Manufacturer: Smith & Kraus

The Amber Project (The Variant Saga)

200 years after the world ends, their future begins.In 2157, a mysterious gas known as Variant spreads across the globe, killing or mutating most organic life. The surviving humans take refuge in an underground city, determined to return home. But after generations of failures and botched attempts, hope is beginning to dwindle. That is, until a young scientist makes a unique discovery--and everything changes. Suddenly, there's reason to hope again, and it rests within a group of genetically engineered children that are both human and Variant.Terry is one of these children, modified and trained... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1511757914
• ASIN: 1511757914
• ISBN: 1511757914
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

399 Games, Puzzles & Trivia Challenges Specially Designed to Keep Your Brain Young.

Cross-train your brain. All it takes is ten to fifteen minutes a day of playing the right games. (It’s fun.) Exercising your brain is like exercising your body—with the right program, you can keep your brain young, strong, agile, and adaptable. Organized on an increasing scale of difficulty from “Warm-up” to “Merciless,” here are 399 puzzles, trivia quizzes, brainteasers, and word game that are both fun and engaging to play, and are expertly designed to give your brain the kind of workout that stimulates neurogenesis, the process of rejuvenating the brain by growing new brain cells... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0761168257
• UPC: 884867826573
• ASIN: 0761168257
• ISBN: 0761168257
• Brand: Workman Publishing Company
• Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company

The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults

A New York Times BestsellerRenowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents and teachers.Dr. Frances E. Jensen is chair of the department of neurology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. As a mother, teacher, researcher, clinician, and frequent lecturer to parents and teens, she is in a unique position to explain to readers the workings of the teen brain. In The Teenage Brain, Dr. Jensen brings to readers the astonishing findings that previousl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062067850
• ASIN: 0062067850
• ISBN: 0062067850
• Brand: Harpercollins
• Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks

Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel

** INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER **USA TODAY BESTSELLERWSJ BESTSELLERINDIE BOUND BESTSELLER From the show's creators comes the groundbreaking novel inspired by the hit Broadway show Dear Evan Hansen. Dear Evan Hansen, Today's going to be an amazing day and here's why...When a letter that was never meant to be seen by anyone draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family's grief over the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never meant to tell, that the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend.Suddenly,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316420239
• ASIN: 0316420239
• ISBN: 9780316420235
• Manufacturer: Poppy

Sold on a Monday: A Novel

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERA NATIONAL INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER  An unforgettable novel by Kristina McMorris, inspired by a stunning piece of history.  2 CHILDREN FOR SALE The sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931, but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices. For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family’s dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1492663999
• UPC: 760789270895
• ASIN: 1492663999
• ISBN: 1492663999
• Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Landmark

Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers: Plays for a Variety of Cast Sizes

Many middle school performers are uncomfortable taking the stage by themselves. Who can blame them? Acting solo can be very intimidating! That's why these ten-minute plays are perfect for younger actors... and they're royalty-free! Ranging from duos to groups of up to seven, the 18 plays in each book offer short, age-appropriate material and themes that reflect the interests and issues of teens today. With a wide variety of material to choose from, some will make you laugh, others will make you cry, and some will do both! Don't worry about inappropriate language--these books were written with ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1566081580
• ASIN: 1566081580
• ISBN: 1566081580
• Manufacturer: Meriwether Pub

Audition Monologues for Young Men: Selections from Contemporary Works

This compelling collection of 70 monologues for young men approximately 15 to 30 years old includes a complete chapter that details how to choose a monologue, develop the character, and audition with confidence. With a variety of contemporary sources including both published plays and original works, this book provides selections that will help capture the minds and hearts of directors. Each monologue is prefaced by a description of the character and his emotional context, as well as hints on how to effectively portray the mood of the piece. The characters are diverse in age, background, ethni... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1566082080
• ASIN: 1566082080
• ISBN: 1566082080
• Manufacturer: Meriwether Publishing Ltd

The Duel: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

Learn more about the men who inspired Hamilton: The Musical in this fascinating look at the historical friends turned revolutionary rivals!In curiously parallel lives, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were both orphaned at an early age. Both were brilliant students who attended college--one at Princeton, the other at Columbia--and studied law. Both were young staff officers under General George Washington, and both became war heroes. Politics beckoned them, and each served in the newly formed government of the fledgling nation. Why, then, did these two face each other at dawn in a duel that e... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0425288218
• ASIN: 0425288218
• ISBN: 0425288218
• Brand: Speak
• Manufacturer: Speak

Ready Player One: A Novel

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The cult classic—now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. “Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix.”—USA Today • “As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates.”—Entertainment Weekly A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready? In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behin... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307887448
• ASIN: 0307887448
• ISBN: 0307887448
• Brand: Brand: Broadway Books
• Manufacturer: Broadway Books

CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents: Over 200 Worksheets & Exercises for Trauma, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression & Conduct Disorders

The CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents gives you the resources to help the children in your life handle their daily obstacles with ease. Inside this workbook you'll find hundreds of worksheets, exercises, and activities to help treat: - Trauma - ADHD - Autism - Anxiety - Depression - Conduct Disorders Written by clinicians and teachers with decades of experience working with kids, these practical and easy-to-use therapy tools are vital to teaching children how to cope with and overcome their deepest struggles. Step-by-step, you'll see how the best strategies from cognitive behavioral th... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1683730755
• ASIN: 1683730755
• ISBN: 1683730755
• Manufacturer: PESI Publishing & Media

The Hate U Give

Hate U GiveA powerful and brave YA novel about what prejudice looks like in the 21st century."A stunning, brilliant, gut-wrenching novel that will be remembered as a classic of our time." John Green No. 1 New York Times bestseller. Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her kill... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1406372153
• UPC: 642688061562
• ASIN: 1406372153
• ISBN: 1406372153
• Brand: WALKER BOOKS
• Manufacturer: WALKER BOOKS

The Best Women's Stage Monologues 2017

Here you will find a rich and varied selection of monologues for men from plays which were produced and/or published in the 2016-2017 theatrical season. Most are for younger performers (teens through 30s)but there are also some excellent pieces for older actors as well. Some are comic, some are dramatic. Some are short, some are long. All represent the best in contemporary playwriting. monologues from Kenny Finkle, Jacqueline Goldfinger, Sheila Callaghan, Nicole Pandolfo, Barbara Blumenthal-Ehrlich, Alexandra Gersten-Vassiliaros, June Guralnik, Beau Willimon, Philip Dawkins, Evan Linder, Chris... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1575259133
• ASIN: 1575259133
• ISBN: 1575259133
• Manufacturer: Smith & Kraus

Theatre for Young Audiences: 20 Great Plays for Children

Presented with the right plays, children are the most honest and appreciative of audiences. This anthology, compiled by an authority on children's theatre, collects new and overlooked scripts that represent the best of modern playwriting for children. From works adapted from classic children's stories to original contemporary scripts, each play inspires the imagination as it entertains.With complete scripts for twenty plays plus a biographical sketch of each playwright, Theatre for Young Audiences is invaluable for anyone involved in children's theatre, from community theatre groups to teacher... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0312337140
• ASIN: 0312337140
• ISBN: 0312337140
• Brand: Jennings, Coleman A. (EDT)/ Sendak, Maurice (FRW)
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time: A Mind-Blowing Challenge of Math, Logic, and Wordplay

Solve history’s greatest puzzles with this classic collection of brain teasers from The Best Brain Teasers of All Time.The best brain teasers are those that have challenged and captivated the attention of puzzle lovers throughout time. Collected here to keep your wits sharp, The Best Brain Teasers of All Time features the cleverest brain teasers from around the world and throughout history.The Best Brain Teasers of All Time gives you hours of fun-filled entertainment with brain teasers that develop your problem-solving skills in math, logic, and wordplay. Organized as an integrated challenge... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1641520086
• ASIN: 1641520086
• ISBN: 1641520086
• Manufacturer: Zephyros Press

The Best Young Adult Books Contest : A Simulation for the Language Arts Classroom

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• UPC: 29511577
• Rating: 3.571

Best-Loved Saints : Inspiring Biographies of Popular Saints for Young Catholics and Adults

Best Loved Saints by Catholic Book Publishing offers more than 50 biographical sketches of the most popular Saints, including Sts. Jerome, Agnes, Thomas Aquinas, Francis Assisi, Ignatius Loyola, John of God, John of the Cross,

• UPC: 26884970

The Best of Oscar Wilde : Selected Plays and Writings

Oscar Wilde's brilliance and timeless wit are showcased in this collection that includes "The Importance of Being Earnest, An Ideal Husband, A Woman of No Importance, Lady Windermere's Fan," and "Salome." Also included are two

• UPC: 19895095

Sand and Water Play : Simple, Creative Activities for Young Children

Learn creative new ways to help children think and discover on their own. With over 70 sand and water table ideas, children develop problem-solving skills by applying knowledge, facts, and techniques in their world. Designed

• UPC: 1534698
• Model: GR-16281
• Color: Multicolor

100 Best Books for Children : A Parent's Guide to Making the Right Choices for Your Young Reader, Toddler to Preteen

From classics to new favorites, 100 Best Books for Children “points parents in the right direction [to] 100 titles no child should miss” (Booklist). With thirty-five years of experience at the heart of children’s publishing,

• UPC: 3952349
• Rating: 4.667

Year’s Best Young Adult Speculative Fiction 2014 - eBook

Fans of Kaleidoscope will find more tales of wonder, adventure, diversity, and variety in this collection devoted to stories with teen protagonists. Table of ContentsLeft Foot, Right - Nalo HopkinsonSelfies - Lavie TidharThe Vitruvian Farmer - Marcelina VizcarraThe Lady and the

• UPC: 642771736

Best Books for Young Adults: The Secret At Chichen Itza - eBook

~~SOON TO BE A PILOT FOR TELEVISION SERIES!~~The SECRET AT CHiCHEN iTZA~~will be Landis and Maya's first television experience!Temperatures start rising as the small plane Casey Grace is landing in Ek Balam narrowly misses a

• UPC: 734618178

Clothes, Colors and Accessories that look BEST on YOU: A Guide for Young Adults - eBook

This fun and fact-filled book shows the teen and young adults how to select clothes, colors and accessories that look best on her; why a certain color makes her feel and look better than do

• UPC: 431846503

Natural Hair for Young Women : A Step-By-Step Guide to Natural Hair for Black Women, the Best Hair Products, Hair Growth, Hair Treatments, Natural Hair Stylist, Natural Hair Salons, Natural Hair Styles, Coloring Natural Hair, and All Things Pertaining to B

iHairNatural.com presents the book for young women with natural hair entitled "Natural Hair for Young Women," as the first in its series of books which provides a holistic approach to natural black hair for young

• UPC: 53339935

Year's Best Young Adult Speculative Fiction 2015

Our goal is to uncover the best young adult short fiction of the year published in the anthologies dedicated to the form, the occasional special edition of a magazine, and individual pieces appearing in otherwise

• UPC: 900598910

Best of Knitter's Magazine: Jackets for Work and Play (2006, Paperback)

• UPC: 193414604461
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 1 USD

Inside Baseball for Little Leaguers: Hints on How to Play Better Baseball by Mi

• UPC: 383464718295
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 9 USD