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Patricia Polacco’s story follows a young girl who overcomes her fear of public speaking after being invited to Mr. Wayne’s drama class. In the class she learns to paint theatrical sets, engages in creative exercises, and gradually memorizes every part of the play the classmates are rehearsing. Through this experience she gains confidence, develops teamwork skills, and discovers the value of performing arts in a school setting.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia Polacco
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