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Marilyn Sadler
Marilyn Sadler is a List of children's literature writers, children's writer with a deadpan sense of humor. She was born November 17, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One of her best known works was made into a television Disney movie, under the title ''Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century''. That book is about a outer space, space girl who is sent to Earth and the cultural clashes she finds in her new planet. Subsequently, two additional Zenon films were made, ''Zenon: The Zequel'' and ''Zenon: Z3''. She is also the author of the Alistair books, including ''Alistair in Outer Space'' and ''Alistair Underwater'', ''Alistair's Elephant'', and ''Alistair's Time Machine''. This series concerns a boy genius whose activities include building a Time travel, time machine, exploring outer space, and ironing his shoelaces. Other books written by Marilyn Sadler include ''It's Not Easy Being a Bunny'' and the rest of the P. J. Funnybunny series, which was followed by the Honey Bunny series star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Children's Literature Writers
These writers are notable authors of children's literature with some of their most famous works. __NOTOC__ A *Verna Aardema (1911–2001) – '' Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears'' * Rafael Ábalos (born 1956) – ''Grimpow'' *Jacob Abbott (1803–1879) – ''Rollo'' series, ''Cousin Lucy's Conversations'', ''Bruno'' *Tony Abbott (born 1952) – '' The Secrets of Droon'', '' Danger Guys'' * Deborah Abela (born 1966) – ''Max Remy Superspy'', ''Grimsdon'' * Joan Abelove (born 1945) – ''Go and Come Back'' * Chris van Abkoude (1880–1960) – ''Pietje Bell'' series, ''Little Crumb'' * Socorro Acioli (born 1975) – ''The Ghost Dancer'' * Richard Adams (1920–2016) – '' Watership Down'' *Jean Adamson (born 1928) – '' Topsy and Tim'' * C. S. Adler (born 1932) – ''Magic of the Glits'', ''Ghost Brother'' * David A. Adler (born 1947) – ''Cam Jansen'' series, ''The Babe and I'' *Aesop (6th century BCE) – ''Fables'' *Joan Aiken (1924–2004) – '' The Wolves of Willough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Plain Dealer
''The Plain Dealer'' is the major newspaper of Cleveland, Ohio, United States. In fall 2019, it ranked 23rd in U.S. newspaper circulation, a significant drop since March 2013, when its circulation ranked 17th daily and 15th on Sunday. As of May 2019, ''The Plain Dealer'' had 94,838 daily readers and 171,404 readers on Sunday. ''The Plain Dealers media market, the Cleveland-Akron Designated Market Area, has a population of 3.8 million people, making it the 19th-largest market in the United States. In August 2013, ''The Plain Dealer'' reduced home delivery to four days a week, including Sunday. A daily version of ''The Plain Dealer'' is available electronically as well as in print at stores, newspaper vending machine, newsracks and newsstands. History Founding The newspaper was established in January 1842 when two brothers, Joseph William Gray and Admiral Nelson Gray, took over ''The Cleveland Advertiser'' and changed its name to ''The Plain Dealer''. ''The Cleveland Advertise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1950 Births
Year 195 ( CXCV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Scrapula and Clemens (or, less frequently, year 948 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 195 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus has the Roman Senate deify the previous emperor Commodus, in an attempt to gain favor with the family of Marcus Aurelius. * King Vologases V and other eastern princes support the claims of Pescennius Niger. The Roman province of Mesopotamia rises in revolt with Parthian support. Severus marches to Mesopotamia to battle the Parthians. * The Roman province of Syria is divided and the role of Antioch is diminished. The Romans annexed the Syrian cities of Edessa and Nisibis. Severus re-establ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Bollen
__NOTOC__ Roger (Rog) Bollen (July 27, 1941 – October 3, 2015) was an American writer and illustrator of comic strips and children's books, and a producer of television shows for children. Born in East Cleveland, he graduated from Shaw High School (Ohio), Shaw High School and Kent State University. During his final years, he lived in Chagrin Falls, OH. After suffering from a stroke and heart failure, he died in Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, OH, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, on October 3, 2015. He was survived by his third wife Audrey Curran and his daughter Melissa Ellsworth. Syndicated comic strips From 1966 to 1980, Bollen drew a two-panel cartoon strip titled Funny Business (in 1975, it was changed into a one-panel cartoon). From 1967 to 1994, Bollen wrote and drew the comic strip Animal Crackers (comic strip), Animal Crackers, his most successful feature which was translated into several languages. Bollen additionally drew the strip Catfish from 1973 to 1986. Children's b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shelley Duvall
Shelley Alexis Duvall (born July 7, 1949) is an American actress and producer who is known for her portrayals of distinct, often eccentric characters. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Cannes Film Festival Award and a Peabody Award, and nominations for a British Academy Film Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Born in Texas, Duvall began acting after being discovered by director Robert Altman, who was impressed with her upbeat presence, and cast her in the black comedy film ''Brewster McCloud'' (1970). Despite her hesitance towards becoming an actress, she continued to work with Altman, appearing in '' McCabe & Mrs. Miller'' (1971) and '' Thieves Like Us'' (1974). Her breakthrough came with Altman's cult film ''Nashville'' (1975), and she earned widespread acclaim with the drama '' 3 Women'' (1977), also directed by Altman, for which she won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress and earned a nomination for the British Academy Film Award for Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Showtime (TV Network)
Showtime is an American pay television, premium television television network, network owned by Paramount Media Networks, and is the flagship property of the namesake parent company, Showtime Networks, a part of Paramount Media Networks. Showtime's programming primarily includes Art release#Film, theatrically released Feature film, motion pictures and Original series, original television program, television series, along with boxing and mixed martial arts matches, occasional stand-up comedy television special, specials, and Television film, made-for-TV movies. Headquartered at Paramount Plaza on the northern end of New York City's Broadway (Manhattan), Broadway district, Showtime operates eight 24-hour, linear Multiplex (television)#Pay television multiplexes, multiplex channels; a traditional subscription video on demand service; and two proprietary streaming media, streaming platforms, the TV Everywhere offering Showtime Anytime (which is included as part of a subscription to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Broadcasting Corporation
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Reading Rainbow
''Reading Rainbow'' is an American educational children's television series that originally aired on PBS and afterwards PBS Kids and PBS Kids Go! from July 11, 1983 to November 10, 2006, with reruns continuing to air until August 28, 2009. 155 30-minute episodes were produced over 21 seasons. Before its official premiere, the show aired for test audiences in the Nebraska and Buffalo, New York markets (their PBS member stations, the Nebraska ETV ow Nebraska Public Mediaand WNED-TV, respectively, were co-producers of the show). The show was designed to encourage a love of books and reading among children. In 2012, an iPad and Kindle Fire educational interactive book reading and video field trip application was launched bearing the name of the program. The public television series garnered over 200 broadcast awards, including a Peabody Award and 26 Emmy Awards, 10 of which were in the "Outstanding Children's Series" category. The concept of a reading series for children originat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wired (magazine)
''Wired'' (stylized as ''WIRED'') is a monthly American magazine, published in print and online editions, that focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics. Owned by Condé Nast, it is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has been in publication since March/April 1993. Several spin-offs have been launched, including '' Wired UK'', ''Wired Italia'', ''Wired Japan'', and ''Wired Germany''. From its beginning, the strongest influence on the magazine's editorial outlook came from founding editor and publisher Louis Rossetto. With founding creative director John Plunkett, Rossetto in 1991 assembled a 12-page prototype, nearly all of whose ideas were realized in the magazine's first several issues. In its earliest colophons, ''Wired'' credited Canadian media theorist Marshall McLuhan as its "patron saint". ''Wired'' went on to chronicle the evolution of digital technology and its impact on society. ''Wired'' quickly became recognized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Not Easy Being A Bunny
''It's Not Easy Being a Bunny'' is a children's book written by Marilyn Sadler and illustrated by Roger Bollen __NOTOC__ Roger (Rog) Bollen (July 27, 1941 – October 3, 2015) was an American writer and illustrator of comic strips and children's books, and a producer of television shows for children. Born in East Cleveland, he graduated from Shaw High Sch .... It is about a young bunny named P.J. Funnybunny and his adventures as he goes to live with various different animals because he does not like being a bunny. The story ends with him being a bunny again when he comes back to the other bunnies and he likes them all again. 1983 children's books American picture books Children's fiction books Children's books about rabbits and hares {{child-picture-book-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Times
The ''Los Angeles Times'' (abbreviated as ''LA Times'') is a daily newspaper that started publishing in Los Angeles in 1881. Based in the LA-adjacent suburb of El Segundo since 2018, it is the sixth-largest newspaper by circulation in the United States. The publication has won more than 40 Pulitzer Prizes. It is owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong and published by the Times Mirror Company. The newspaper’s coverage emphasizes California and especially Southern California stories. In the 19th century, the paper developed a reputation for civic boosterism and opposition to labor unions, the latter of which led to the bombing of its headquarters in 1910. The paper's profile grew substantially in the 1960s under publisher Otis Chandler, who adopted a more national focus. In recent decades the paper's readership has declined, and it has been beset by a series of ownership changes, staff reductions, and other controversies. In January 2018, the paper's staff voted to unionize and final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
