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.
Emily was a great artist. She painted many beautiful things. She painted plants and animals. She used bright colors. Her art shows her home. It is very special. Do you like to paint too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmily Nussbaum writes about shows. She writes for a big magazine. She won a very special prize. She loves to talk about art. It is fun to read her work. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmir Kusturica makes movies. He also plays music in a band. He has won many big prizes for his work. He even built a small town for a movie. His stories are very special. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmma is a famous book. It is about a girl named Emma. She lives in a small town. Emma tries to help her friends find love. Sometimes she makes mistakes. She learns to be kind. Do you like stories about friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmmanuelle Arsan was a writer. She wrote many books. Some books were very famous. She lived in many places. She loved to read and write. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmmanuelle Riva was a great actress. She acted in many movies. She also lived in Paris. She won many big awards for her work. People loved watching her on screen. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmmanuel Lubezki makes movies look real. He uses the sun for light. He moves the camera in long shots. This makes you feel like you are there. He has won many big prizes. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmma Stone is an actress. She acts in movies. She has won many big awards. She started in plays when she was small. Acting helps her feel good. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmma Thompson is an actress. She acts in movies and plays. She also writes stories. She has won many big awards. People love her work. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmma Watson is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She was in the Harry Potter films. She also likes to help people. She works to make things fair for girls. Do you like watching movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmmett was a funny clown. He worked in a big circus. He had a sad clown face. He used a broom to play. He made many people smile. It was his job to help us feel joy. Do you like to see clowns?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Emmys are big awards for TV. They honor people who make shows. They give out a gold statue. The statue is a woman with wings. This award shows great skill. Do you like watching TV?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmmylou Harris is a singer. She sings many songs. She plays the guitar too. Her music is very special. People love to hear her voice. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEmo is a type of rock music. It uses songs about feelings. The music can be loud or soft. Some fans wear black clothes and dark eye makeup. People like it because it is honest. Do you like music about feelings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book about a boy. His name is Ender. He plays hard games to help people. He learns to be a leader. The story is very famous. Do you like books about space?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEndre Ady was a great poet. He wrote many poems. He also wrote for newspapers. His words helped people think. He loved his home. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdith Nesbit was a writer. She wrote many books for children. Her stories can be very magical. People still love her books today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome gardens look like nature. They have big lakes. They have green grass. You can see old stone buildings. They look like art. It is fun to walk there. Do you like big parks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man wrote special music. He used many instruments. Each part was for a friend. It sounds like a person's heart. The music is very famous now. Do you like to hear music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnka is a type of music from Japan. It sounds very emotional. Singers use special voice moves. They often wear beautiful clothes. This music tells many stories. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnnio Morricone was a great man. He wrote much music. He wrote music for movies. This music helps us feel things. He played the trumpet too. Do you like movie music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnnius was a great writer. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many poems and plays. His words helped people learn. People still talk about him today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnrico was a great juggler. He threw many balls in the air. He was very fast. People loved to watch him. He was a star in the circus. Do you like to juggle?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnrique Granados was a man who made music. He played the piano very well. He also wrote many songs. His music helps people feel happy. It is very special to hear. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnrique is a famous singer. He sings songs in many ways. He sings in Spanish and English. He makes many people happy. He is a star. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people write about fun things. They write about movies and music. They also write about games. These stories help us find fun things to do. It is like telling a story. Do you like to hear stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a news book. It tells us about movies and songs. It shows us stars. We can see cool pictures. It is fun to read. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous music album. It has many rappers on it. They make a strong, loud sound. It was made in New York City. People love this music a lot. It is very special. Do you like to hear loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a loud song. It is a fast march. Many people hear it at the circus. It is often played for clowns. The music sounds very grand. Do you like circus music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArtists make art with nature. They use dirt and rocks. Some use the sun and wind. It helps us love our world. It is very pretty. Do you like the trees?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEnya is a famous singer. She makes beautiful music. She lived by the blue sea. The sea helps her write songs. Her songs make people feel calm. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe wrote many fun books. His stories have fast action. People loved to read them. They were easy to read. He wrote over 100 books! Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEpic films are very big movies. They show grand stories. You see many people in them. They have bright clothes and loud music. These films are fun to watch. Do you like big stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn epic is a very long story. It tells about a brave hero. These stories can be in books or movies. They show us what people value. We love big adventures. Do you like long stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Epic of Manas is a long story. It is about a hero. People tell it with a song. It is a very big tale. This story matters to many people. Do you like long stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a grand story. It is about a great king. He was very strong. People tell his tale with songs. It helps us learn about the past. Do you like stories about kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn epilogue is at the end of a story. It tells us what happens next. It can show us if the characters are happy. It helps us say goodbye to the book. Do you like happy endings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAn episode is one part of a show. It is like a chapter in a book. You watch one part at a time. Most shows last a short time. They tell a long story. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a large bronze statue. It shows a man on a horse. The man was a leader. The horse looks strong and ready. This art helps us remember him. Do you like looking at big statues?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a black and white movie. It has many strange sounds. A man cares for a small baby. The baby looks very odd. People like this film a lot. It is a famous story. Do you like strange movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Eraserheads are a rock band. They are from the Philippines. They make loud and fun music. Many people love their songs. They play music on big stages. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEric Bentley loved the stage. He wrote about plays and songs. He also sang for people to hear. His work helped many actors. He was a very smart writer. Do you like to watch plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEric Carle made many books. He used bright colors. He cut paper into shapes. He made art from nature. His books are fun to read. Do you like his books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEric Clapton is a famous music star. He plays a guitar with strings. He plays in many bands. He has won many big prizes. His music makes many people happy. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEric Gill made many things. He carved stone and wood. He also made letters for books. He was a very busy maker. His work is in many places. Can you find his letters?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErich Maria Remarque was a writer. He wrote many books. He wrote about life in a big war. His stories were read by many people. His books help us learn. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErich Mendelsohn built many things. He made tall buildings and shops. He even made a factory for hats. His work looks very special. People still look at his buildings today. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleErich was a man who made movies. He was a director and an actor. He worked in many films. He was very good at his job. People still love his work today. Do you like to watch movies?
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