Bøger af Jarrett Dapier

When his dad and best friend, Billy, each die within the space of a month, 14-year old Eddie Proffit elects to go mute to manage his pain. Soon, he begins seeing Billy everywhere - in dreams, while he's running - a fact that magnifies his grief and leads him to question his sanity. But, with Billy's help, Eddie emerges from the dark room of his grief to confront powerful town censors who would ban a book from his high school English class in the name of morality. Narrated by Billy from beyond the grave, this electric theatrical adaptation of Chris Crutcher's beloved 2005 meta-fictional novel features a cast of passionate teen characters, imaginative staging, and more than one full-throated debate about the value of intellectual freedom for teens and the rights of youth to read what they choose. "Jarrett Dapier has done a masterful job adapting The Sledding Hill. Translated into its new medium, every salient point is made, and it's just fun." -Chris Crutcher

SEASONAL HOOK: This spooky-light read is perfect for Halloween promotions, with a memorable setting and fresh art style that sets it apart from other holiday titles.REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE: As discussed in an author¿s note, Dapier was a skeleton drummer at the Obamas¿s 2009 Halloween extravaganza (which was also covered in Michelle Obamäs memoir, Becoming).HISTORICAL INSPIRATION: Back matter discusses the long history of ghost sightings at the White House, which scholars often call the most haunted home in America. Famous specters depicted in the story include Abe Lincoln, Abigail Adams, a ¿Demon Cat,¿ and even Teddy Roosevelt¿s pet rooster!RISING-STAR AUTHOR: Of Dapier¿s Jazz for Lunch!, which received blurbs from Rita Williams-Garcia and Cozbi Cabrera, a Kirkus starred review raved "this joyful book is an experience in itself." In another starred review, his forthcoming Mr. Watson¿s Chickens was called ¿riotous¿ and ¿a lively comedy¿; by Publisher¿s Weekly.SCARY-TALENTED ARTIST: Gatlin¿s Monster School was praised for its ¿delightfully macabre characters¿ by Romper and dubbed ¿both creepy and endearing¿ by School Library Journal. Here, Gatlin again combines his cartoonish style with a contemporary gothic feel to deliver strong characters that are simultaneously scary and funny.GREAT READ-ALOUD: Bouncy, rhythmic text matching the skeleton drummers¿ beat makes this a fun romp.

Last Stop on Market Street gets a jazzy twist in this finger-licking good celebration of music, food, and family.Struttin' with Auntie Nina down to a club, We're gonna hear some music and then eat some grub. Wanna get up close, but we're stuck in the back, We can't see the drums and we can't get a snack! But Auntie Nina's got a plan, don't you fret, She's taking us to her place where we can get JAZZ FOR LUNCH! Come on in, sit right down! Cuz Auntie Nina and her nephew are cooking up a symphony of food and sounds. The lip-smacking smells and be-bopping tunes might just get the whole neighborhood shimmying over to join in. From Nat King Cole Slaw to Art Tatum Tots to Billie Hollandaise Sauce, get ready for some foot-stomping, finger-licking, booty-shaking, mouth-watering fun!

INTERRUPTING CHICKEN meets CLICK, CLACK, MOO in this zany classic-in-the-making!