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.
Ludovico Ariosto was a poet. He lived in Italy long ago. He wrote big books with many stories. His stories were very fun to read. People still love his poems today. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLudovico Einaudi makes music. He plays the piano. He also writes songs for movies. His music can be very calm. It helps people feel good. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLudwig Bemelmans made books. He drew pictures for kids. He wrote about a girl named Madeline. His books are very fun to read. We can look at his art. Do you like Madeline?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuigi was a great music maker. He played a big string instrument. It is called a cello. He wrote many songs for it. His music sounds very happy. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuigi was a great music maker. He wrote songs for the stage. He also wrote music for church. Other famous people loved his work. He lived a long life. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuigi was a man who made films. He lived in a place called Italy. He made many funny stories for people. His films helped us see life. We can watch his work today. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuigi Illica was a writer. He wrote stories for songs. These stories are called operas. People still love his work today. He was from Italy. Do you like stories with music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuis Spinetta was a great singer. He played the guitar very well. He made many rock bands. His music was special to people. Many people love his songs. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuis Barragán built beautiful homes. He lived in Mexico. He used wood and stone. He liked to use light. His buildings feel very calm. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuise Rainer was a famous actress. She acted in many movies. She won two big awards for her work. She was a very good star. People loved to watch her. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuis was a man who made movies. He lived in Spain. He made people laugh with his stories. His films won many big prizes. We can watch his work today. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuis Miguel is a famous singer. He sings many kinds of music. He sings in Spanish and Italian. People call him the Sun of Mexico. He loves to sing on big stages. Do you like to sing songs too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuiz Gonzaga was a great singer. He played a musical box with keys. He shared music from his home. People loved to hear his songs. His music brings people together. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuke Perry was a famous actor. He acted in many TV shows. He was in a show called Beverly Hills, 90210. Many people liked watching him. He worked very hard at his job. Do you like to watch shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuna Park is a fun place. It has many rides. There are big wheels and fast tracks. It can have bright lights. People love to go there for fun. Do you like rides?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEleven men sit on a steel beam. They are very high up. They are eating lunch together. This is a famous old photo. It shows how they worked. It is a piece of history. Would you be brave enough to sit there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big painting. It shows friends eating lunch. They sit on a balcony. The sun makes it look bright. It feels like a happy day. Can you see the small dog?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuo Guanzhong was a writer. He lived in China long ago. He wrote many great stories. People still love his books today. His stories are very special. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a song for the Philippines. It has a strong beat. People sing it to show love for their land. It is a very special song. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLupita Nyong'o is a famous actress. She acts in many movies. She also acts in plays on stage. She won a big prize for her work. Her stories help many people. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuther Vandross was a great singer. He sang many songs. People loved his smooth voice. He even sang on TV. He made many people happy with music. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLu You was a famous writer. He lived in China a long time ago. He wrote many poems about his home. His poems show he loved his land. He was a very good writer. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLu Zhishen is a hero in a book. He is a very strong monk. He has flowers on his skin. He helps people who are in trouble. He is a brave man. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLydia Davis is a writer. She writes very short stories. Some stories are only one sentence! She also helps change books into new ways to talk. Her work is very special. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLygia Clark was an artist. She lived in Brazil. Her art was for you to touch. You can move her art with your hands. It makes art feel alive. Do you like to touch things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLygia was a great writer. She lived in Brazil. She wrote many books. People loved her stories. She won many big prizes. She was very smart. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLynn Fontanne was an actress. She acted in many plays. She worked with her husband, Alfred. They loved to act together. They traveled to show plays to many people. It was her job. Do you like to act?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLynyrd Skynyrd is a famous band. They play loud rock music. They have many guitars. People love their songs. They are very special. Do you like rock music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLyrics are song words. They make a song. You can sing the words. Some people speak them fast. We love to sing along. Do you have a favorite song?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLysippos was a great artist. He made many statues. He used bronze to make them. His statues looked tall and slim. He was very good at small details. He even made art for a king. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLytton Strachey was a writer. He wrote books about people. He used funny words to tell stories. This made his books very special. People liked to read them. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLyubov Orlova was a star. She could sing and dance. She also acted in movies. People loved to watch her. She was very famous. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLyudmila is a writer. She writes many stories. She also writes plays. She can sing songs too. Her books are in many languages. We can learn from her stories. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLyudmila Ulitskaya writes books. She tells many stories. Some stories are about people. She writes in many ways. Her books are read all over the world. People love her words. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous old movie. It is a mystery film. It takes place in a big city. Many people think it is great. It is a very special story. Do you like mysteries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaaya Sakamoto is a star. She uses her voice for art. She acts in cartoons. She also sings many songs. Her music makes people happy. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are old stories from Wales. They are about magic and kings. Some stories have King Arthur in them. People love to tell them. They are very special to us. Do you like old tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMacarena is a fun song. People dance to it. It has a happy beat. You can move your arms to it. It makes people feel joy. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMachito was a great music maker. He played with a big band. He used maracas to make sounds. His music helped start new styles. He even won a big prize! Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMack Sennett made funny movies. He made people laugh a lot. He used pies and fast cars. People called him the King of Comedy. He helped many stars grow. It is fun to watch him. Do you like funny movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMack the Knife is a famous song. It tells a story about a man. Many singers love to sing it. It has a fun beat. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can make art with knots. It uses long strings. People make pretty things like belts. They also make small bracelets for friends. It is a fun way to play. Do you like to tie knots?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMacross is a fun show about space. It has big ships and fast planes. The planes can change shape. Music is a big part of the story. Singing helps people get along. Do you like space stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleShe wrote many fairy tales. These stories were from France. She wrote about animal kings and queens. Her books helped her family. It is fun to read her tales. Do you like fairy tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMadame de La Fayette was a writer. She lived in France long ago. She wrote many books. Her books were very popular. People loved her stories. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play football on a screen. It is a fun video game. It has many real teams. You can be the coach. It feels like a real game. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMadhuri Dixit is a famous star. She acts in many movies. She is also a great dancer. People love to watch her move. She helps children around the world. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMad is a funny book. It has jokes and art. It makes people laugh at things. It has a boy on the cover. Do you like to laugh?
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