Books by Billy Merrell
Talking In The Dark
PUSH continues to break new ground with this remarkable poetry memoir of growing up, coming out, and exploring love.
This is a memoir that is lived in moments. The moments you know - when you see your parents' marriage dissolving, when you realize you're a boy who likes boys, when you speak the truth and don't know if it will be heard. The moments you don't recognize until later - when you leave things unsaid (even to yourself), when you feel your boyfriend letting go, when you give up on love. And the moment you get love back.
In an amazing narrative of poems, Billy Merrell tells an ordinary story in an extraordinary way.
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The Full Spectrum: A New Generation of Writing About Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Other Identities
by David Levithan, Billy Merrell
Teens are more aware of sexuality and identity than ever, and they’re looking for answers and insights, as well as a community of others. In order to help create that community, YA authors David Levithan and Billy Merrell have collected original poems, essays, and stories by young adults in their teens and early 20s. The Full Spectrum includes a variety of writers—gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, transitioning, and questioning—on a variety of subjects: coming out, family, friendship, religion/faith, first kisses, break-ups, and many others.
This one of a kind collection will, perhaps, help all readers see themselves and the world around them in ways they might never have imagined. We have partnered with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and a portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to them.
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Unicorns, Mermaids, and Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about your favorite fantasy creatures.
Unicorns, Mermaids, and Mad Libs will bring your favorite fantasy creatures to life right before your PART OF THE BODY (PLURAL)! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about magical monsters, including everything from whimsical fairies and fierce centaurs, this book will enchant any reader! Play alone, in a group, or in a mermaid's cove! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.
Unicorns, Mermaids, and Mad Libs includes:
- Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about fantasy creatures!
- Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills.
- Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!
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Tales of the Great Beasts (Spirit Animals: Special Edition)
by Brandon Mull, Billy Merrell, Nick Eliopulos, Gavin Brown, Emily Seife
Dive, run, and soar through this exhilarating special edition in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series, with a story by WILD BORN author, Brandon Mull.
Briggan the Wolf, Uraza the Leopard, Jhi the Panda, and Essix the Falcon -- the Four Fallen. Long before they were spirit animals, they roamed the wilds as Great Beasts, the most powerful beings in Erdas. When a mad king arose, the four banded together with an army of humans and animals to defeat him. But they weren't the only Great Beasts in the war. A deadly scheme was already underway, hatched by two of their own. To save their world, the four had to give up their lives.These are the lost stories of the most selfless acts of bravery that Erdas has ever seen, and the secret betrayal that started it all. These are TALES OF THE GREAT BEASTS.
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Tales of the Fallen Beasts (Spirit Animals: Special Edition): Special Edition
by Brandon Mull, Billy Merrell, Nick Eliopulos, Gavin Brown, Emily Seife
Save the spirit animals in this gripping second special edition in the New York Times bestselling series, tied to the brand-new Fall of the Beasts arc.
All across the world, legends are appearing. Great Beasts -- once the most powerful beings in Erdas -- are being summoned as spirit animals. Bonded to special kids, they unite the human and animal worlds.But a mysterious stranger is hunting these legends, just as they are reborn, and he's crushing anyone who stands in his way. These are the stories of those stolen legends, and of the young heroes who will stop at nothing to get them back. These are the Tales of the Fallen Beasts.
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Who Was Langston Hughes?
by Who HQ, Billy Merrell
Find out how a young boy from the Midwest became one of the most important writers and activists of the Harlem Renaissance in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised by his grandmother, who told him many stories of the Black American experience and taught him to be proud of his race from a young age. With her guidance, Langston went on to become a talented writer in high school, creating dramatic plays, poetry, and articles for the school paper. His career as a writer would continue to blossom. Langston pioneered Jazz Poetry and published nearly twenty poetry books during his lifetime as well as novels, books for children, nonfiction books, and plays. He was an activist and a major figure of the Harlem Renaissance period, alongside Zora Neale Hurston and Countee Cullen. Young readers can learn about Langston's beloved writing, including some of his most famous poems "Dreams" and "The Weary Blues," and his long-lasting legacy in this middle-grade biography.
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Go Ahead, Ask Me.
Would you rather be a stereotypically beautiful class-A moron or a Nobel Prize winner with a gimp arm?
Your best friend's significant other hits on you -- and not in a cute, in-front-of-your-best-friend sort of way. What to do? Blow them off? Flirt back? Play it cool, then fill your friend in?
Would you rather marry the love of your life and have no friends, or never marry and have friends for life?
Whether you're hanging out with your besties or getting closer to your crush, these five hundred questions are sure to spark convos, truths, laughs, and buried secrets. Start from the front, the back, or flip to any page to find out who you -- and your friends -- really are.
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Bob's Burgers Grand Re-Opening Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game
Bob's Burgers is back for a second serving of fun--Mad Libs-style!
Just like a hamburger sandwiched between two lettuce leaves instead of buns, one Bob's Burgers Mad Libs wasn't enough to satisfy fans... so we needed to order another! Our sequel to the original title includes 21 all-new, totally funny stories inspired by the FOX television series. Get ready for a second serving of delicious fun!
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Bob's Burgers Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Bob's Burgers!
Why in the world did Bob put TYPE OF FOOD on the menu today? With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about the Belcher family, random musical numbers, and regular patrons, Bob's Burgers Mad Libs will make you feel like you're part of the family! Play alone, in a group, or at Jimmy Pesto's Pizza! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.
Bob's Burger Mad Libs includes:
- Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about the hit animated show!
- Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills.
- Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!
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Horoscope Mad Libs World's Greatest Word Game
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about horoscopes!
Find out what’s the deal with Mercury in retrograde with 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about the zodiac signs, tarot, and your astrology chart. Play alone, in a group, or among future fortune-tellers. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.
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