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.
Georgette Heyer was a writer. She wrote many books. Some stories were about love. Other stories were about mystery. She loved to learn real facts. This helped her stories feel true. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorge Dixon was a singer. He sang on big stages. He also wrote for papers. People liked his songs. He worked very hard. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorgia Douglas Johnson was a writer. She wrote poems and plays. She also loved music. She used her words to help people. Her home was a place for friends to meet. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome old houses look very neat. They use straight lines. The windows match each other. This makes them look balanced. People still love these buildings. Do you like neat houses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorgiy made movies for people to watch. He was a film director. He made many funny stories. His movies made people smile. He loved making art. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorg Telemann was a man who loved music. He wrote many songs. He played many instruments. He even wrote music for a play when he was young. His music was loved by many people. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeorg Solti was a great music leader. He led big groups of players. He made many music records. He won many big prizes for his work. He loved to make music with others. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeraldine Farrar was a great singer. She sang on big stages. She also acted in old films. People loved to hear her voice. She worked very hard. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGeraldine Page was a great actress. She acted in movies and plays. She could change her look very well. People loved to watch her work. She won many big awards. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerard Damiano made films. He lived in New York. He worked in a hair shop. He also worked in the Navy. His films were very popular. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGérard is a famous actor from France. He acts in many movies. He has been in over 200 films! He plays many different people on screen. His work helps make movies special. Do you like to watch movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Gérard wrote many books. He wrote about spies. His stories were very popular. Many people liked to read them. He wrote a lot of books. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerard was a man who wrote poems. He loved the trees and the sky. He also liked to draw pictures. He was a kind priest. His words help us see the world. Do you like to write poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerardo de Leon made movies. He was a great director. He won many big awards. He loved making films very much. His work is very special. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGérard Philipe was a famous actor. He acted in many films. He also acted on a stage. People in France loved him. He was a big star. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerard Reve was a writer. He wrote many books. He lived in a place called the Netherlands. His stories were very special. People still read them today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerard Sekoto was an artist. He made many paintings. He also played music. He loved to draw with colors. His art shows people and life. It is very special. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerrit was a man who painted. He liked to paint in the dark. He used one small candle for light. His art shows people by soft light. This helped him become very famous. Do you like to paint by candlelight?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerhart Hauptmann was a writer. He wrote many plays. He also wrote books. He won a big prize for his work. People love his stories. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGermaine was a great writer. She lived in France a long time ago. She wrote many books. Her ideas helped many people. She loved to share her thoughts. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGermán is a funny man. He makes videos online. He makes people laugh. He also sings songs. He even wrote a book. Do you like to watch videos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTin-Tan was a funny man from Mexico. He acted in many movies. He also sang songs. He made many people laugh. He was very good at his job. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerrit Rietveld made things for homes. He made chairs and houses. He liked bright colors. Some chairs are red and blue. His work is very special. Do you like his art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGerry Mulligan was a jazz player. He played a big wood instrument. He also played the piano. He wrote many songs for bands. His music was very special. Do you like jazz music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGertrude Stein was a writer. She lived in a big city called Paris. She loved art and books. She met many famous artists. Her home was full of bright paintings. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGertrude was a great artist. She made art out of stone and metal. She also helped other artists. She built a special place to show art. This helped many people see new things. Do you like to make art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man wrote a big book. It tells tales of old kings. It has stories of brave heroes. These stories help us know the past. It is a special gift. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGet Smart is a funny TV show. It is about secret agents. They use silly tools. One tool is a phone in a shoe. It makes people laugh. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Getty Center is a big museum. It sits high on a hill. You can see the ocean from there. You can ride a small train up the hill. It has pretty art and gardens. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGéza Gárdonyi was a writer. He wrote many books. He lived in a place called Hungary. He wrote stories about the past. People still love his books today. His old house is now a museum. Do you like stories about long ago?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMusic can come from a special house. These houses are called gharanas. People learn songs from a teacher. They sing in a special way. This helps keep the music alive. It is a way to share joy. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGhassan Kanafani was a writer. He wrote many stories. His books help people understand life. He was a teacher too. He loved his people very much. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very big painting. It has many parts. It shows bright colors and pretty jewels. People love to look at it. It was made a long time ago. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGheorghe Hagi was a great soccer player. He played for many teams. He was very good at kicking the ball. People called him "The King." He is a hero to many fans. Do you like to play soccer?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGheorghe Zamfir plays a special flute. It is made of many pipes. He plays it very well. People call him a master. His music sounds lovely. Do you like to hear music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGia was a famous model. She was on many magazine covers. People loved her look. She worked with big fashion brands. Her life was hard later on. She died when she was young. Do you like fashion?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleVignola was a man who built things. He made big houses and churches. He also wrote books about how to build. His work helps us see how to make tall columns. His art is still around today. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiacomo was a man who built things. He made big buildings and pretty stone statues. He even helped finish work for other artists. He made grand domes and tall walls. His work helps make cities look beautiful. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiacomo was a great writer. He lived in a big house. He read many books. He wrote beautiful poems. His words help us think. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiacomo Meyerbeer wrote music for the stage. He wrote big shows called operas. People loved to hear his songs. He was a very famous music maker. His music made people happy. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe made art from stone and metal. He made statues that look like they move. Some were big and some were small. His work is very pretty. People still love his art today. Do you like statues?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGian Carlo Menotti wrote music. He wrote many operas. An opera is a story with singing. He wrote a famous story for Christmas. People love to hear his songs. It is very beautiful. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGian Maria Volonté was a great actor. He acted in many movies. He played many different people. People loved his work. He won many prizes for his skill. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGianni Morandi is a singer. He sings many songs. He also acts in movies. He has sold many records. People love his music. He makes people happy. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGianni Rodari was a writer. He wrote books for kids. He wrote about a little onion. These stories help us feel joy. His books are read in many places. Do you like stories about vegetables?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGiant Baba was a famous star. He was a very tall man. He played baseball and did wrestling. He helped start a big wrestling group. People in Japan loved him a lot. He was a hero to many. Do you like sports?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleG.I. Joe is a famous toy. It is a small man you can move. You can make him pose. He has many tools. He is a fun toy to play with. Do you like action toys?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGilberto Gil is a singer from Brazil. He plays the guitar and sings songs. He also helped lead his country. His music has many happy sounds. He loves to share his art with the world. Do you like to sing songs too?
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