Read about visual art, music, literature, performance and the people who create them. Choose an article below; its reading controls let you move between the available levels.
Olivia Colman is a famous actress. She acts in many movies and shows. She can be funny or serious. She has won many big awards for her work. It is fun to watch her act. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOlivia was a famous movie star. She acted in many films. She worked for a long time. People loved her acting. She even won big awards. She was very good at her job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOlivia Newton-John was a famous singer. She sang many songs on the radio. She was also in a movie called Grease. Many people loved her music. She helped people who were sick. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOlivier was a man who made music. He loved the songs of birds. He even put bird songs into his music. He could see colors when he heard sounds. This made his music very special. Do you like to listen to birds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous song. It is about a big river. The river is called the Mississippi. It tells a story about hard work. Many people love to sing it. Can you hear the river flow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOlympia Dukakis was a great actress. She acted in plays and movies. She won many big prizes for her work. She helped many people learn to act. Her life was full of stories. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOmar Sharif was a famous movie star. He lived in Egypt. He acted in many films. He could speak five ways to talk. People loved his work. He was a great star. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOmar Sy is a famous actor. He acts in many movies. He makes people laugh. He even does voices for cartoons. He is very good at his job. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOmeros is a long poem. It tells many stories. It is about a beautiful island. Some stories are about people at sea. The writer loved his home. Do you like to hear stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOmotola is a famous actress. She lives in Nigeria. She has been in many movies. She also helps many people. She is a very kind star. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous movie. It is set in the Old West. It tells a big story. Many people love this film. It is very special to us. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOne Direction was a singing group. They were five friends. They sang songs on big stages. Many people loved their music. They helped people by giving money. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous movie. It tells a story about a hospital. A man tries to be free. He meets many new friends. People think it is a great film. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play games on the web. You play with other people. You can play on a phone or a computer. It is fun to play together. Many people love these games. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a funny TV show. It is about two brothers. They try to make money. They live in a big city. They love their family very much. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleKomachi was a famous poet. She lived in Japan long ago. She wrote many beautiful poems. People still love her words today. Her name means beauty to many. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous movie. It is in black and white. It tells a story about workers. Many people think it is great. It won many big prizes. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOp art is a fun kind of art. It uses shapes and lines. These shapes can trick your eyes. It might look like things are moving. It is very cool to see! Can you see the shapes move?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome video games have big worlds. You can go anywhere you want. You can walk or fly around. You choose what to do next. It is fun to explore. Do you like to explore?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn opera house is a big building. People go there to hear music. They see shows on a stage. It is a place to be together. We can love the songs. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOperetta is a fun show. It has songs and dances. People talk between the songs. It is a happy kind of show. It makes us smile. Do you like to sing and dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous painting. It shows a woman in a river. She is surrounded by bright flowers. The colors are very pretty. Many people love this art. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleO. P. Nayyar made music for films. He made songs with a happy beat. His music was very sweet to hear. He won a big prize for his work. People still love his songs today. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn oratorio is a big song. Many people sing it together. It uses a large group of singers. It can tell a holy story. It sounds very grand. Do you like to sing in a group?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMusic can have many sounds. People pick which tools play the notes. They might use loud horns or soft strings. This makes the music feel bright or dark. It is a special way to make art. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA band made the first jazz records. They played loud music for dancing. People loved their songs. It was very fun to hear. They even played for a king! Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a long story. A person lives for many years. They change from a man to a woman. The story is very special. It is about a dear friend. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLasso was a man who made music. He wrote many songs for people to sing. He used many different ways to talk. His songs were loved in many lands. It was a joy to hear them. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrlando Gibbons loved music. He played a big keyboard instrument. His whole family played music too. He wrote songs for kings and queens. His songs are still played today. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMusic can have extra notes. These notes are like decorations. They make a song sound pretty. They add a happy beat. A player can add them to show feeling. Do you like extra notes in songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrnette Coleman was a great music maker. He played many instruments. He played the saxophone and the trumpet. He even played the violin. He made new kinds of jazz. His music was very special. Do you like to listen to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a funny show with music. It has singing and dancing. People love the happy songs. It can be a big party. It makes people smile. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrry-Kelly made clothes for movies. He made dresses look very pretty. He won many big prizes for his work. His art helped stars look great on screen. Do you like fancy clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOrson Scott Card is a writer. He writes many books. Some books are about space. He wins prizes for his stories. His books help people learn to write. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOsbert Sitwell was a writer. He wrote many books. He also wrote poems. He loved art and stories. He worked with his family. Do you like to write stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOscar Peterson was a great piano player. He played jazz music all over the world. He won many big awards for his skill. People loved to hear him play. He practiced his music for many hours. Do you like to listen to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMitsune was a poet from long ago. He lived in Japan. He wrote many beautiful poems. People still love his words today. His poems are in a famous book. Do you like to write poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOshin is a famous TV story. It is about a brave woman. She lives in Japan. She works hard to help her family. We see her grow up. Do you like stories about being brave?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOsip was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a place called Russia. He wrote many beautiful words. His poems were very special to him. He loved to share his work. It was hard for him to stay safe. Do you like to read…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a long, grand poem. It tells a big story. It is about a trip to India. It celebrates brave sailors. This book is very special to Portugal. Do you like stories about the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOsman was a great artist. He lived in Sudan. He made art with beautiful letters. He used bright colors too. His work helps us see his home. Do you like to draw letters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOssie Davis was a great actor. He worked in plays and movies. He also helped many people. He worked for what was fair. He loved his wife, Ruby. They worked together often. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOssip Zadkine made art with his hands. He made statues from stone and clay. He also painted many pictures. His art helps us remember things. He was a great teacher too. Do you like to make art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOswald was a man who wrote poems. He lived in a big city in Brazil. He helped many artists make new things. His ideas helped people feel proud. He loved his home very much. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a song about a tree. It is a German song. The tree stays green in the snow. This brings us joy. We love to sing it. Do you like green trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOtello is a big musical show. It is called an opera. A man named Verdi wrote the music. It is based on a famous story. People love to hear the songs. It was a big hit! Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleOtis Redding was a great singer. He sang soul music. He wrote many songs. People loved his voice. He is a star. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe was a great writer. He lived in Japan long ago. He wrote many short poems. His words are still loved today. He helped collect old stories. Do you like to write poems?
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