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Lawrence Schimel

    October 16, 1971

    This author is a celebrated storyteller whose works span a diverse range of genres. Writing in both Spanish and English, their narratives often delve into themes of identity and the human experience. Their prose is marked by a distinctive voice that fluidly navigates between languages, offering unique perspectives. The breadth of their literary output, encompassing poetry, short stories, and graphic novels, highlights their remarkable versatility.

    Lawrence Schimel
    Deleted Names
    Lucky Me
    Read a Book with Me
    Little Pirate: Is a Shark a Fish?
    Little Pirate. What's in the Egg?
    Is that a bat?
    • Is that a bat?

      • 22 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Science Made Simple! Whenever kids learn something about the world that they didn?t know before, that?s a discovery! With Little Pirate, kids learn how to make discoveries. When they join Little Pirate on an adventure, they?ll wonder, observe, experiment, draw conclusions, and build on what they?ve discovered. And the more kids discover, the bigger their world gets! Little Pirate sees something fly by in the night sky and wonders what it could be. As he asks questions and makes observations, Little Pirate - along with the reader learns all about nocturnal animals. Eleven-spread case bound book with a gatefold back cover and an inset paper wheel that turns to transport Little Pirate into a world of wonder.

      Is that a bat?
      4.5
    • Little Pirate. What's in the Egg?

      • 22 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Explains the varieties, functions, and characteristics of the eggs of a multitude of creatures, including insects, birds, and reptiles

      Little Pirate. What's in the Egg?
      4.0
    • Little Pirate: Is a Shark a Fish?

      • 22 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Science Made Simple! Whenever kids learn something about the world that they didn?t know before, that?s a discovery! With Little Pirate, kids learn how to make discoveries. When they join Little Pirate on an adventure, they?ll wonder, observe, experiment, draw conclusions, and build on what they?ve discovered. And the more kids discover, the bigger their world gets! Go on an underwater adventure with Little Pirate, Parrot and Mystic. Discover the fascinating world alive under the ocean's surface. Kids will meet turtles, sharks, dolphins and crabs and learn along with Little Pirate what is a fish and what isn't. (It's not as obvious as you may think!) Eleven-spread case bound book with a gatefold back cover and an inset paper wheel that turns to transport Little Pirate into a world of wonder.

      Little Pirate: Is a Shark a Fish?
      4.0
    • Read a Book with Me

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Antonio seeks companionship to share his favorite book, but finds that the adults around him are preoccupied. His quest leads him to form an unlikely friendship with a new companion, who offers the connection he craves. This touching story explores themes of friendship and the joy of sharing literature, highlighting the importance of finding connection in unexpected places.

      Read a Book with Me
      4.1
    • Lucky Me

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The story highlights the bond between Bruno and his brother Mateo, who is visually impaired and has a supportive dog named Rocco. Mateo's storytelling ability captivates Bruno, who admires his brother despite not having a pet or a private room. Bruno's friendship with Sanjay, who enjoys the perks of having his own space and a pet iguana, adds depth to the narrative. Ultimately, Bruno's perspective reveals the value of family and friendship, illustrating that happiness comes from love and connection rather than material possessions.

      Lucky Me
      4.1
    • Deleted Names

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Poetry. LGBT Studies. Mournful, playful, witty and wise, the poems in DELETED NAMES showcase Lawrence Schimel's poetry at its best: reflecting on contemporary gay life. Widely published in periodicals and frequently reprinted in anthologies, at long last these poems are available in a single volume.Deftly mixing free and formal verse (especially villanelles and sestinas, often in variant forms), Schimel's work distills crystalline moments from everyday experiences. Whether filled with longing and loss or celebrating sex or romance, the poems of DELETED NAMES will resonate with readers of all orientations.

      Deleted Names
      3.7
    • Bedtime, Not Playtime!

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      A playful puppy leads a young child on an adventurous chase just before bedtime, highlighting the struggle between playfulness and the need for sleep. The story captures the joyful bond between the child and her pet, emphasizing themes of imagination and the delightful chaos of bedtime routines.

      Bedtime, Not Playtime!
      3.9
    • Dissection

      • 52 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Poetry. Translated from the Spanish by Lawrence Schimel. While best-known for her prose, award-winning novelist Care Santos has also published one collection of poems, DISSECTION, which won the Carmen Conde Prize in 2007 and appears here in English translation for the first time. In poems filled with astute and acerbic observations, Santos mercilessly dissects her own life to cut to the quick of what it means to be a woman—and in love—in the modern world. Often turning to humor and self- deprecation to expose the flaws in her relationships—or perhaps in all relationships—these poems are sure to resonate for all readers who have ever (nervously, joyously, selflessly) given their heart to another.

      Dissection
      3.6
    • Early One Morning

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      A young child embarks on a charming morning adventure, rising early to prepare breakfast for himself and his feline companion. This delightful story captures the innocence of childhood and the special bond between a child and their pet, showcasing themes of independence and creativity in daily routines.

      Early One Morning
      3.8
    • Blood Lines

      Vampire Stories from New England

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      With a blend of terror and suspense, this gripping tale immerses readers in a world filled with unexpected twists and chilling moments. The narrative explores the depths of fear, pushing characters to their limits as they confront harrowing situations. Themes of survival and the human psyche are intricately woven throughout, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you breathless and questioning what lies beneath the surface of everyday life.

      Blood Lines
      3.6
    • The Fortune Teller

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      For thousands of years, the fortune teller has been at the center of mystical prediction, a figurehead of divination unraveling the mysteries of the future. Now some of today's most imaginative authors gaze into their own crystal balls to foretell fates in these fantastic tales. With stories ranging from the humorous to the spine-tingling, this clairvoyant collection is sure to be a reading you'll never forget.

      The Fortune Teller
      3.2
    • Vampire Stories from the American South

      • 228 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Few parts of America are as historied as the South, so its no surprise that many southern horror stories feature the long-lived vampire. Vampire Stories from the American South is a feast of fear for lovers of vampire fiction, offering a dozen tales in which insatiable vampires prowl plantations and scour the bayous in search of mortal blood.

      Vampire Stories from the American South
      3.0
    • Das Dorf der Steine

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Sonja vermisst Onkel Fred und erinnert sich an ihre gemeinsamen Zeiten. Sie besucht ihn am Friedhof und freundet sich mit Martin, dem Gärtner, an. Als Onkel Fred einen Grabstein erhält, entdeckt Sonja, dass sie mit ihren Fingerspitzen die Namen auf den Steinen lesen kann, die Geschichten von Onkel Freds Nachbarn erzählen.

      Das Dorf der Steine
      4.0
    • Gut bestückt

      • 159 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Knisternde Erotik! \"Gut bestückt\" sind diese zehn Erotik-Stories in jeglicher Beziehung: Lawrence Schimel vereinigt die hohe Kunst der amerikanischen Short-Story mit den prallsten Männerphantasien. Abseits der üblichen Stereotypen entwickeln seine Helden eine sexuelle Virilität, die die Jagd nach Männern zum puren Vergnügen macht. Laurence Schimel ist Autor unzähliger Kurzgeschichten und Herausgeber zahlreicher Anthologien. Abwechselnd lebt er in New York City und Madrid.

      Gut bestückt
      3.0
    • Hundemüde & hellwach

      • 22 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Schlafenszeit für ein kleines Mädchen und ihre beiden Papas. Aber Bobby, der verspielte Hund, ist noch lange nicht müde… Ein kleiner Junge wird vor seiner Schwester und seinen beiden Mamas wach. Die Katze Rosa hat schon Hunger. Also gibt es erst einmal Frühstück… Zwei lustige, gereimte Geschichten aus dem Leben von zwei Familien. Ein Buch zum Schlafengehen und zum Aufstehen, zum Vorlesen und Anschauen für Kinder ab 2 Jahren.

      Hundemüde & hellwach
    • ¿Es el tiburón un pez?

      Investiga sobre animales marinos

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Little Pirate and his friends explore the many animals that live underwater, encountering sea lions, penguins, sharks, and others.

      ¿Es el tiburón un pez?
    • Niekto z nás nemôže zaspať, ktosi sa zase budí priskoro. V detskej rýmovanej knižke si musia deti po svojom poradiť s každodennými výzvami. Ako zaspať, keď vám nedá pokoj príliš hravý psík a oteckovia sú už príliš unavení? Čo s tým, keď vstanete ráno skôr a mamičky so sestričkou ešte spia, ale vy s mačkou ste príšerne hladní? Vo veršovaných príbehoch nájdete rodiny, ktoré síce majú dvoch oteckov a dve mamičky, ale trápia ich rovnaké problémy ako všetkých ostatných. Hlavné je predsa to, že sa majú navzájom radi.

      Oteckovia, mamičky, deti, psy a mačičky
      4.7