When Afua Yansi is pulled from school and forced to marry, she flees her village in Ghana to pursue her dream: a college education. Guided by the spirit of her grandmother, she confronts life-threatening dangers, and in doing so, discovers her true strength. A joyous tale of modern Africa with driving rhythms and rich vocal harmonies, this big, coming-of-age musical celebrates the promise within us all.
It’s 1935, and pioneering pilot Amelia Earhart makes possibilities feel endless. Jackie Cochran, a brash, beautiful, new flyer looking to soar beyond her tragic past, seeks out Amelia’s guidance and becomes her friend. But when Jackie learns that Amelia’s celebrity and sense of obligation have compelled her to take dangerous shortcuts and big risks, including a treacherous round-the-globe flight, Jackie races against time to intervene—becoming entangled in the tragedy she was trying to prevent.
An epic musical adventure full of magic, rebellion, and exhilarating songs. But in this particular musical kingdom, our heroines are princesses with disabilities: teenage twins who set out in search of freedom only to discover they are destined for something greater than they could ever have imagined.
Louise, a young woman in delicate health, rejoices to be celebrating Christmas with her sister, Josephine. All that is missing from this “perfect” holiday is Louise’s husband Brently, who is due back via train after a business trip. But Josephine learns that Brently’s train has crashed, leaving no survivors, and then must break the news to her younger sister. Louise’s unexpected reaction, and the shocking events that follow, are devastating to all.
Based on a classic novel and still relevant today, Understood Betsy tells the tale of a timid, overprotected nine-year-old city girl who is thrust on a journey that challenges her to think and act for herself.
When Betsy is sent off to live with her elderly aunt and uncle on a farm in Vermont, she faces one predicament after another, which transforms her from a girl who declares "I can’t!" to one who bravely learns to say, "I can."
When we lose our baby teeth, who takes them away? In the U.S., it’s the Tooth Fairy, of course. But in most Spanish-speaking countries, that job is done by a mouse—named El Ratón Pérez. The Tooth Fairy Versus El Raton Pérez tells the story of Miguelito, a little boy with his first loose tooth. He and his family have just moved to the U.S., and as they struggle to cope with the culture clash, Miguelito’s tooth falls out. Tensions ramp up when Miguelito puts his tooth beneath his pillow…and both the Tooth Fairy and El Ratón arrive to claim the prize.
Seven-year-old Pinky Dinky Doo lives in the Great Big City with her parents, younger brother Tyler, and their trusty companion Mr. Guinea Pig. Whenever a problem comes their way, Pinky uses her vivid imagination and trademark positivity to come up with a creative solution. With help from her Story Box and some colorful chalk, Pinky Dinky Doo can tell a tale to save any sticky situation.