Moving Stories TV: Film, Video and Trailers inspired by the written word

EREBOS video book trailer

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Erebos is a thrilling new novel for young adult readers, about an intelligent computer game with a disturbing agenda. Players of the game must obey strict rules: always play alone, never talk about the game, and never tell anyone your secret character. Somehow, Erebos knows a lot about each player, and begins to manipulate their lives in a complex series of deadly tasks that blur the border between real and virtual worlds. Find out just how far the players are seduced to go, and the high stakes demanded to get there.

“This captivating book for young people about the danger of virtual worlds is impossible to put down.”
—Brigitte Magazine

Written by Ursula Poznanski, translated from German by Judith Pattison, and now available from Annick Press – find out more at www.annickpress.com and find in now in your favorite bookstore or online retailer!

Human Happiness

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:08:46 +0000

From Author Brian Fawcett … “We’re all going over the cliff, sooner or later. But isn’t it ironic, since we’re living in an era where everyone can know everything, that most of us don’t actually know a damn thing about the two people who put us here in the first place. Do you know your mom’s favourite vegetable? Do you know your dad’s lucky number? Have you ever asked them if they believe God exists or, ulp, what they think about sex? What they failed at that they should have achieved? Do they think life is worth the toil and trouble? Well, I did, and I was totally surprised by the answers. It was worth it, in all kinds of ways I wouldn’t have imagined. Human Happiness was the result.”

More about the book here … facebook.com/humanhappiness

More about the writings of Brian Fawcett here …. dooneyscafe.com

MovingStories.TV Ep 4 – Writing Hockey: Dave Bidini, Randall Maggs, Paul Quarrington

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:24:42 +0000

I’m a female, an out-of-date female. That’s because I hold this gender-biased legacy attitude about our national sport. That’s right, hockey. I haven’t come close to a rink, or pair of skates or even a large screen tv blaring Cherry’s chatter since my cute little brother got all gangly in grade 6 and quit the house team (btw, he just turned 40). This trio of writers has brought me back. RANDALL MAGGS is the author of NIGHT WORK: THE SAWCHUK POEMS freshly launched at Hockey Hall of Fame; DAVE BIDINI has just released AROUND THE WORLD IN 57 1/2 GIGS which continues his spiritual riff of finding the familiar in the most unlikely places; its his latest tome in his portfolio of books on music and hockey. PAUL QUARRINGTON has too many awards to mention, and is, this very week, being honoured by the inclusion of KING LEARY in Canada Reads, defended by none other than his buddy in hockey-writing-dedication, Dave Bidini. The BookShort film by Justin Simms – released simultaneously with Randall’s work – is now available with the indomitable help of Kitty Lewis at Brick Books — more at http://www.bookshorts.com/watch_nightwork

MovingStories.TV Ep 3 – IN AND DOWN TUNNELS and HOLLOW MOUNTAIN

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:16:25 +0000

Everybody will be going with the lush pink romantic theme this week, so we decided a little antidote was in order! This week’s compilation is all about spooky. While it is also true that romance can be scary, BRETT ALEXANDER SAVOURY’S IN AND DOWN (Brindle & Glass) is a wonderfully surreal take on what constitutes a love affair. MICHELLE GAGNON is a Harlequin Mira author whose TUNNELS will definitely take you places that’ll make your skin crawl – watch for her second thriller coming in April. And SEAN CULLEN does fun-spooky for the kid set – HAMISH X AND THE HOLLOW MOUNTAIN is the third in his most excellent series featuring Hamish the orphan that always escapes.

Watch more BookShort films and your favourite authors at http://www.movingstories.tv© BookShorts Literacy Program in association with Canadian Booksellers Association.

MovingStoriesTV – Ep 2 – Fly through the world

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:13:18 +0000

THE UPSIDE OF DOWN is now available in Canada and the U.S., in the U.K. and in Australia,. Professor THOMAS HOMER-DIXON brings his particular message of hope to the English-speaking world, how each of us can be a hero to the planet. “Just like the spiders and the flies,” says children’s author DOREEN CRONIN, whose bug journal called DIARY OF A FLY illustrated by Harry Bliss underscores Homer-Dixon in a rather humorous manner – “but for them, this planet would not exist!” Which leads to the actors behind the scenes in the BookShort adaption of DOUGLAS COUPLAND’S JPOD (the short film mind, not the series!). This supremely skilled troupe that will have you believing in the super-hero power of, well, doing nothing.

Watch more BookShort films and your favorite authors at http://www.movingstories.tv © BookShorts Literacy Program in association with Canadian Booksellers Association.

MovingStories.TV – Ep. 1 – Through the eyes of youth

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In this episode: Punky teen novel, epic historical fiction, and poignant memoir that share the world through the eyes of youth, real and imagined.Live on stage with David Gilmour about THE FILM CLUB , a real life story of his adolescent son living through crisis, only to find out it’s not one at all; author James McCreath who has penned the epic saga of a wealthy Argentine family in his novel RENALDO , told with faith, hope and passion through the eyes of the so-named young soccer star of the title given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the fate of a nation; and Delia Ephron shares her passion in writing for teens with FRANNIE IN PIECES, featuring a precocious girl working through the vicissitudes of fate, a gal who makes us realize how clever Ephron can be in slipping poignant pearls of wisdom amongst the belly laughs.

A Duck in New York City – Video Book Trailer

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:58:33 +0000

An original work by well-known singer-songwriter Connie Kaldor that tells the story of a little prairie duck with a big idea – making it on Broadway. It’s a long shot, and New York’s very far away. Luckily, a truck-driver named Big Betty comes along, offers him a ride, and gives him that extra little boost he needs to fulfill his dream!

Performer: Connie Kaldor; Illustrations: Fil & Julie; Animation by Rob Keenan for (c)BookShorts Literacy Program and The Secret Mountain publishers with the assistance of Canadian Heritage.

For more excellent story songbooks from The Secret Mountain, visit www.thesecretmountain.com

Beyond Bullets: A Photo Journal of Afghanistan

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:42:09 +0000

Award-winning photographer Rafal Gerszak spent a year embedded with the American military in Afghanistan, where he used his camera to document everyday life in the war-torn country. While there, he developed a deep affection for the land and its people, and he later returned on his own. Despite the dangers around him, he continued taking photos, exposing the plight of that besieged country. BEYOND BULLETS: A PHOTO JOURNAL OF AFGHANISTAN (Annick Press) addresses the volatile situation in Afghanistan with sensitivity and profound insight. Rafal’s stunning photos reveal an Afghanistan we rarely see.

Framed by journal entries that relate his experiences, BEYOND BULLETS addresses the volatile situation in Afghanistan with sensitivity and profound insight. Through Gerszak’s lens, readers can see the shattered aftermath of military attacks and dismal hospitals and refugee camps, but they can also experience the vibrant activity of life in the markets, at home and on the Muslim day of rest.

Reviews:

“Gerszak’s images and words are haunting …”
—Quill & Quire, 07/11

“Gerszak’s frank and descriptive observations effectively convey the ugliness, monotony and tragedy of war.”
—Kirkus Reviews, 10/11

“This is a beautiful book, simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting.”
—wordupnerdup.com, 10/21/11

For more young adult books on subjects a to z, visit annickpress.com . Produced by BookShorts Literacy Program and Annick Press, with assistance from OMDC.

A Stranger at Home Video Book Trailer

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:32:57 +0000

A STRANGER AT HOME, by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton with artwork by Liz Amini-Holmes, is the sequel to the unforgettable memoir FATTY LEGS. 10-year-old Margaret Pokiak (aka Olemaun) is traveling to be reunited with her family in the arctic. It’s been two years since her parents delivered her to the school run by the dark-cloaked nuns and brothers. Coming ashore, Margaret spots her family, but her mother barely recognizes her. Margaret realizes she is now marked as an outsider. she discovers how important it is to remain true to the ways of her people — and to herself. Highlighted by archival photos and striking artwork, this first-person account of a young girl’s struggle to find her place will inspire young readers to ask what it means to belong. Published by Annick Press. Video Book Trailer produced by BookShorts Literacy Program. Assistance from OMDC.

“Olemaun’s spirit and determination shine through this moving memoir.”
—Kirkus Reviews

For more excellent books for young people, visit www.annickpress.com . More video book trailers at www.movingstories.tv

The Hangman in the Mirror Video Book Trailer

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:39:59 +0000

Kate Cayley’s new young adult novel, The Hangman in the Mirror (Annick Press), revolves around a dire decree “Françoise Laurent, you are hereby sentenced to death by hanging, which sentence to be carried out in the month of December, in the city of Montreal, in the year of our Lord 1751. May God have mercy upon your soul.”

But all Françoise wanted when she stole her lady’s gloves was to have something of her own, to relieve her desparate poverty. But now there is only one thing that can save her: a woman may be spared the gallows if she marries the hangman. Is she cunning enough to escape certain death? Find out more about this fascinating tale based on a true event in the colony of New France.

For more information about this book, visit AnnickPress.com