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.
Thornton Wilder was a great writer. He wrote many plays and books. He won big prizes for his work. His stories help us love life. We can read his books today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is loud music. It has fast drums. The guitars play very fast too. People like to move to the beat. It is fun to hear. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThree 6 Mafia is a music group. They make hip-hop songs. They come from a place called Memphis. They even won a big prize for a song. People all over the world love their music. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThree friends live in one home. They share a big apartment. They have many funny mishaps. It is a show about being silly. People loved to watch it. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome movies make you feel excited. They have fast chases. They might have a big mystery. These films make your heart beat fast. They are fun to watch. Do you like fast movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA thriller is a fast story. It can be in books or movies. These stories make you feel excited. You might feel a little worried too. It is fun to wonder what happens next. Do you like stories with surprises?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a fun book. A girl named Alice goes through a mirror. She finds a world like a game. It is full of strange things. It is a very silly story. Do you like stories about dreams?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a story about a tiny girl. She is very small. She goes on big adventures. She meets many animals. It is a fun tale to read. Do you like fairy tales?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThunderbirds is a fun show. It uses small puppets. A family uses fast machines to save people. They work from a secret island. It is very exciting to watch. Do you like rescue stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim White was a man who wrote books. He wrote stories about kings and magic. His books were very famous. Many people love his tales. His stories even became a movie! Do you like stories about magic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTicket to Ride is a fun game. You build paths with tiny trains. You can use many bright colors. It is fun to play with friends. It is a great game for everyone. Do you like trains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can play a fun game. It uses Xs and Os. Use paper and a pen. Two people play together. Try to get three in a row! Can you win?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiddlywinks is a fun game. You use small discs. You flick them with a tool. Try to land them in a pot. You can also cover other discs. It is a game of skill. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTiësto is a famous music maker. He plays music for big crowds. He plays at huge parties. He even played at the Olympic Games. People love his songs. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a painting of a tiger. It shows a tiger in a big storm. A bright flash of light hits the tiger. He is ready to jump! The green leaves look very thick. Do you like big cats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people walk on a thin wire. It is a hard skill. They use a long pole to stay up. This helps them not fall. They can even dance on the wire! It looks so cool. Do you want to try?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTig Notaro is a funny lady. She tells jokes on a stage. She also acts in shows. Her work makes many people smile. She is very good at her job. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTigran was a great chess player. He was the best in the world. He was very good at protecting his pieces. This helped him win many games. People loved watching him play. He made many people love chess too. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe made many films. He worked in India. He made movies for people. He also helped children. He was a kind man. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTilahun was a great singer. He sang in Ethiopia. His voice was very special. He helped people in need. Many people loved his songs. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTilda Swinton is an actress. She acts in many movies. She can play many different people. She has won big prizes for her work. It is fun to watch her. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a funny TV show. It was made in the UK. The show tells stories about a family. They often argue about many things. It helps us see how life was long ago. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTimbaland makes great music. He makes beats for many stars. He uses a special sound. He has won many big awards. His music makes people dance. Do you like to dance to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Burton makes movies. He tells stories on a screen. Some stories are a bit spooky. He likes to draw and make art. His work is very special. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Conway was a funny man. He worked on TV shows. He made people laugh with his silly moves. He was very good at acting. He even did a voice for a cartoon. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMusic has a beat. Two numbers tell us the beat. They show how to count. This helps us play together. It makes music sound good. Do you like to tap your feet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Minchin is a funny man. He plays the piano on stage. He also writes songs. His songs make people laugh. He wears dark makeup on his eyes. Do you like funny songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTimothy Dalton is an actor. He acts in many movies. He was a famous secret agent. He played a man named James Bond. He worked very hard on his roles. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTimpani are large drums. They look like big metal bowls. A player hits the top with a stick. This makes a loud sound. It is fun to hear them play. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Rice writes songs. He writes words for many shows. Some songs are in Disney movies. People love his music. He has won many big awards. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Robbins is a famous actor. He works in movies and on TV. He also helps make films. He can be a star or a leader. He loves to act in many ways. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Schafer makes video games. He writes funny stories for them. He also makes the worlds they live in. His games are very special. People love to play them. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTim Winton is a writer. He writes many books. He writes about the sea and land. His stories help people love nature. He also helps protect animals. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTina Fey is a funny person. She writes funny stories. She also acts in shows on TV. Many people love her jokes. She makes people laugh a lot. Do you like to laugh too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTina Modotti took many photos. She lived in many places. She loved to take pictures of people. Her work helped show the world. She was a very brave woman. Do you like to take photos too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTinariwen is a band of musicians. They play music from the desert. They use guitars to make sounds. This music helps people share their stories. It is very special to them. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTina Turner was a great singer. She sang many songs on stage. She had a very strong voice. People loved to watch her perform. She was a star for a long time. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTin Pan Alley was a place for music. It was a street in New York City. Many people wrote songs there. They made sheet music for families to play. It was a busy and happy place. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTintoretto was a great painter. He lived in a city called Venice. He painted very fast. His art has big, strong people. He worked hard day and night. His paintings are full of life. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can change any color. Add white to make it light. We call this a tint. Add black to make it dark. We call this a shade. You can mix gray too. It makes a new tone. What is your favorite color?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTio is an actor from Indonesia. He acts in many movies. He also likes to dance. He has won many big prizes for his work. Tio even has a school to teach acting. Do you like to act in plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTippi Hedren was a famous actress. She was in many movies. She also helped many wild animals. She cares for big lions and tigers. This work is very good. Do you like animals too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book about a brave knight. He goes on many big trips. He helps save a great city. The story is very fun to read. People have loved it for a long time. Do you like stories about knights?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTirso de Molina was a writer. He wrote many plays. He lived in Spain a long time ago. His stories were very smart. People still love his work today. Do you like to read plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTite Kubo draws books. He makes stories with art. He draws many cool characters. His books are very popular. It is fun to look at them. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTitiek Puspa was a singer. She sang many songs. She also acted in movies. People loved her warm voice. Her songs made life better. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTito Gobbi was a great singer. He sang in many plays. He sang on big stages. He even sang in movies. People loved his voice. He loved music very much. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTito Puente was a great musician. He played drums with loud beats. He made people want to dance. People called him the King of the Drums. He loved his music very much. Do you like to dance to music?
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