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Nov 15
“Elf in Concert” to Bring Iconic Holiday Adventure to Two Chicago Area Locations   

Audiences Will Experience Award-Winning Composer John Debney’s Entire Score Performed Live-To-Picture By A Live Symphony Orchestra At Auditorium Theatre On Saturday, Nov. 25, And Rosemont Theatre On Sunday, Nov. 26

Oct 31
“The Day The Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt  (Author), Oliver Jeffers  (Illustrator)

The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today. Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue crayon needs a break from coloring all […]

Oct 26
Carolyn Sloan’s “Welcome to Music” Interactive Book Series has a New Installment: “Welcome to the Opera”

The latest installment in beloved music educator Carolyn Sloan’s Welcome to Music interactive book series has been released: Welcome to the Opera

Oct 24
“My Life Beyond Depression: A Mayo Clinic Patient Story” by Hey Gee

Studies show that, at any point in time, 10% to 15% of children and adolescents have some symptoms of depression. They may have a hard time seeing how their life will look after they harness the tools to manage symptoms of depression.