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Sherwood Anderson

Sherwood Anderson was a writer. He wrote many books. He loved to read stories. He also worked in business. His stories are famous today. Do you like to read books?

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Shibata Zeshin

Zeshin was a great artist. He made art with shiny paint. He painted birds and flowers. He also made beautiful waves. His work is very special. Do you like bright colors?

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Shigeru Ban

Shigeru Ban builds houses. He uses paper tubes. These tubes help people after big storms. This work helps many people stay safe. He is a kind builder. Can you imagine a house made of paper?

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Shilpa Shetty

Shilpa Shetty is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She also judges dance shows on TV. She loves to keep her body strong. She helps people stay fit with yoga. Do you like to dance or move?

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Shi Nai'an

Shi Nai'an was a writer. He lived a long time ago in China. He wrote a famous book. People still love his stories today. His name is on a prize for writing. Do you like to read books?

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Shinee

Shinee is a music group. They sing and dance. They wear cool clothes. People love their songs. They are very good at dancing. Do you like to dance?

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Shin Joong-hyun

Shin is a man who plays music. He plays a guitar with strings. He was in a rock band. He wrote many songs. His music is very special. People love his songs. Do you like music?

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Shin Kyung-sook

Shin Kyung-sook is a writer. She writes books in South Korea. Her stories are read in many lands. People love her books a lot. She won a big prize for her work. Do you like to read stories?

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Shin Sang-ok

Shin Sang-ok made many movies. He was a famous film maker. He lived in Korea. He made films with his wife. He had a very hard life. He even had to escape a bad place. Do you like movies?

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Shinsui Itō

Shinsui Itō was a great artist. He made beautiful prints. He used colors from plants. He painted pretty women and hills. His work was very special. Do you like art?

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Shirley Bassey

Shirley Bassey is a great singer. She has a very strong voice. She sings many famous songs. People all over the world love her music. She has been singing for a long time. Do you like to sing too?

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Shirley Booth

Shirley Booth was a famous actress. She acted in plays and movies. She won many big awards. People loved watching her work. She even played Mrs. Claus! Do you like to act?

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Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson was a writer. She wrote many books and stories. Some of her tales were spooky. She wrote about ghosts and mysteries. People loved her work. Do you like spooky stories?

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Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones is a famous singer. She acts in movies and on TV. She was in a show called The Partridge Family. It was a fun show about music. She loves to sing and act. Do you like to sing too?

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Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She also writes books. She won many big awards for her work. She has been a star for a long time. Do you like movies?

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Shivaji Satam

Shivaji Satam is an actor. He works on TV and in films. He plays a detective on a show. Many people love to watch him. He has won many awards. He is very good at his job. Do you like to watch TV?

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Shmuel Yosef Agnon

Agnon was a writer. He wrote many stories. His books tell about old ways of life. He won a big prize for his work. He loved to write in his study. Do you like to read stories?

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Shoah (film)

This is a very long film. It tells a sad story. People talk about a hard time in history. They tell what they saw. It helps us remember. Do you like to learn from stories?

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Shōji Hamada

Shoji Hamada was a man who made clay pots. He lived in Japan. He used clay from the ground near him. He even made his own brushes! His art is very special. Do you like to make things with clay?

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Sholem Aleichem

Sholem Aleichem was a writer. He wrote many stories. He used a special way to talk. His stories make people smile. People still love his books today. Do you like stories?

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Shonda Rhimes

Shonda Rhimes tells great stories. She writes shows for TV. Many people love her work. Her stories help people feel joy. She works very hard. Do you like to watch stories?

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Shoot 'em up

You play a fast game. You fly a small ship. You shoot at many enemies. You must move fast to stay safe. It is a lot of fun! Do you like fast games?

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Short film

A short film is a quick movie. It does not last a long time. Some movies are very, very short. They help new makers show their art. It is fun to watch them. Do you like short movies?

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Show Boat

Show Boat is a famous musical. It tells a story on a big boat. The people sing many beautiful songs. It shows how people live and love. This show is very special to many. Do you like to sing songs?

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Show tune

A show tune is a song. It is from a play or a movie. These songs help tell a story. People love to sing them. They can be very famous. Do you like to sing along?

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Shrek

Shrek is a funny movie. It is about a green ogre. He lives in a swamp. He goes on a big trip with a donkey. It is a story about being yourself. Do you like fairy tales?

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Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya Ghoshal is a great singer. She sings songs for movies. She started learning music when she was very small. She has won many big prizes for her songs. Her voice makes people happy. Do you like to sing songs too?

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Shudraka

Shudraka was a man who wrote plays. He lived a long time ago in India. Some say he was a wise king. He told great stories for people to hear. His stories help us learn about the past. Do you like to hear stories?

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Shūsaku Endō

Shusaku Endo was a writer. He lived in Japan. He wrote many books. His stories were about his faith. He was a very good writer. Do you like to read books?

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Sid Caesar

Sid Caesar was a funny man. He worked on TV for a long time. He made people laugh with his face. He used his body to act. He was a very good actor. Do you like to laugh?

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Siddhartha (novel)

This is a book about a man. He goes on a long trip. He wants to find his way. He learns from a big river. The story is very special. Do you like stories about journeys?

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Sid Meier

Sid Meier makes video games. He makes games for computers. He makes them very fun to play. People love his games. He is a great game maker. Do you like to play games?

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Sidney Bechet

Sidney Bechet was a great music man. He played many instruments. He played a loud, bright horn. People loved to hear him play. His music made people happy. Do you like to listen to music?

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Sidney Lumet

Sidney Lumet made movies. He worked in New York. He also made shows for TV. He helped actors do a great job. He loved to tell stories. Do you like to watch movies?

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Sidney Nolan

Sidney Nolan was a great artist. He lived in Australia. He painted many bright pictures. He loved to paint the land. His art shows us beauty. Do you like to paint?

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Siegfried (opera)

This is a big music story. It has loud songs and drums. A brave boy finds a magic sword. He meets a dragon in a cave. He also finds a sleeping woman. It is a grand tale. Can you hear the music?

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Sign o' the Times

Prince made a great music album. It has many kinds of sounds. Some songs use loud drums. Some songs have high voices. People say it is his best work. Do you like to dance to music?

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Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver is a famous actress. She acts in many big movies. She plays brave heroes in stories. People love to watch her work. She has won many awards. Do you like movies?

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Sigrid Undset

Sigrid Undset was a famous writer. She wrote many great books. Her stories were about life long ago. People all over the world loved them. She even won a big prize for her work. Do you like to read stories?

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Sigur Rós

Sigur Rós is a band from Iceland. They make beautiful music. The singer uses a soft voice. He even uses a bow on his guitar. Their songs sound like magic. Do you like to listen to music?

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Sikh architecture

Sikh buildings are very beautiful. They have many curves and lines. Some have round tops like onions. People love how they look. They are special places for many. Do you like pretty buildings?

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Silat Melayu

Silat is a way to defend yourself. People use fast steps and moves. They may use tools to help them. Drums play a happy beat. It is a special art. It helps people stay strong. Do you like to dance and move?

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Silent Hill

Silent Hill is a series of games. It takes place in a foggy town. People play to find lost friends. The games have many stories. Some are even movies! Do you like games about mysteries?

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Silent Night

People sing a song called Silent Night. It is a song for Christmas. It sounds soft and sweet. People love to sing it together. It brings peace to many. Do you like to sing songs?

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Silhouette

A silhouette is a dark shape. It shows the edge of a person. It can be a black shape on white paper. Artists cut them from black card. They are a fun way to see a face. Do you like dark shapes?

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Silvana Armenulić

Silvana was a great singer. She sang songs for many people. She had a very special voice. People loved to hear her sing. She was a famous star. Do you like to sing songs?

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Silvana Mangano

Silvana Mangano was a movie star. She lived in Italy. She was a great dancer too. She won many awards for her work. People still love her films. Do you like movies?

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Silver Horn

Silver Horn was a great artist. He lived with the Kiowa people. He used pens and colors to draw. His art tells many stories. His family still makes art today. Do you like to draw?

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