Laura Langston Books

Set against the backdrop of the competitive world of stand-up comedy and vlogging, the story follows two sisters navigating their way through the challenges of performance and personal growth. With one sister facing the unique struggles of having a club foot, they confront bullying and societal expectations while pursuing their passion for the performing arts. Their journey explores themes of resilience, sibling bonds, and the transformative power of humor in overcoming adversity, all while highlighting the vibrant landscape of YouTube and comedy clubs.

FIFTEEN-YEAR OLD LESIA can hardly bear it. She and her family must leave their beloved Baba in their Ukrainian hometown in order to flee to Canada. Dreaming of fields of wheat, wealth and security, Lesia looks forward to a life in Canada, free from poverty and rumours of war. But the 160 acres of hardscrabble prairie look nothing like the wheat fields of her dreams. And even though there is no fighting in her new country, the First World War follows them there.

A coming-of-age story that exposes the struggle we all face to accept ourselves for who we are. After a school video she produced goes viral, sixteen-year-old Sloane is given a chance for a film school scholarship. She has less than two weeks to produce a second video, and she's determined to do it. Unfortunately, she must work with Isaac Alexander, an irresponsible charmer with whom she shares an uneasy history. On the heels of this opportunity comes a horrifying discovery: a bald spot on her head. No bigger than a quarter, the patch shouldn't be there. Neither should the bald spots that follow. Horror gives way to devastation when Sloane is diagnosed with alopecia areata. The autoimmune disease has no cause, no cure, and no definitive outcome. The spots might grow over tomorrow or Sloane might become completely bald. No one knows. Determined to produce her video, hide her condition, and resist Isaac's every charm, Sloane finds herself turning into the kind of person she has always mocked: someone obsessed with their looks. And just when she thinks things can't get any worse, Sloane is forced to make the most difficult decision of her life.

Exploring the intertwining themes of ambition and fame, this narrative delves into the challenges faced by individuals in the acting world. It confronts issues of racism and body image, highlighting the societal pressures and personal struggles that come with the pursuit of stardom. The characters navigate their aspirations while grappling with the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, making for a poignant reflection on identity and the cost of success.

Manchmal ist Omas Gedächtnis nicht so gut und sie weiß die einfachsten Sachen nicht. Aber sie kann sich auch an viele besondere Dinge erinnern – zum Beispiel wie man leckeren Apfelkuchen backt. Oma und ihre Enkelin Greta unternehmen viel zusammen: Sie gehen zusammen spazieren, sie singen, Oma liest Greta Geschichten vor, sie pflücken gemeinsam Äpfel für Omas leckeren Apfelkuchen. – Bis Oma sich eines Tages nicht daran erinnern kann, wer Greta ist. Eine anrührende Familiengeschichte über Fürsorge und Verständnis mit fröhlichen und lebhaften Bildern von Lindsey Gardiner – und mit dem Rezept von Omas Apfelkuchen.