When a young schoolteacher decides to teach her Grade 8 class about filmmaking and creates a documentary that ends up being broadcast internationally, she sets in motion a career of storytelling for an age group largely ignored by TV executives … and creates one of the most-loved television franchises of all time. Includes fabulous behind-the-scenes photos and stories for Degrassi fans Linda Schuyler, co-creator and executive producer of the long-running Degrassi series, shares her personal stories about the grit and determination necessary to make it as a woman entrepreneur in the bourgeoning independent Canadian television industry of the early 1980s. After surviving a near-fatal car accident in 1968, Linda found her life continuing to veer in unexpected directions, ultimately leading her to use her innate abilities as an educator to become a successful storyteller and businesswoman. Linda’s deep fondness for teenagers has made her a champion for adolescents. In The Mother of All Degrassi, she shares her strong belief that television is all about story, and good story is all about making the political personal. Through anecdotes and introspection — and some great behind-the-scenes stories for Degrassi fans — Linda examines her philosophy to dream big, think small, meet life head-on, and always keep an open heart.
What do you do when you're caught between parents who're always fighting? Or if you have a dark secret you're afraid to tell anyone? Or if your family has to move to away and your life's turned upside down? Catherine Finds Her Balance and Other Stories shows young people who are faced with challenging dilemmas and who respond with spirit and ingenuity. These stories offer delightful evidence of youthful creativity and resourcefulness in the face of hard questions. Based on the ground breaking Kids of Degrassi Street television program, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of childhood.
Linda Schuyler Horning loves to travel, but always dreamed of keeping her family close. When her son left California to live in Nepal, she visited him with Adam's father, Paul, overcoming a fear of suspension bridges to trek with them on the Annapurna Circuit. Seven years pass, and Adam, still in Nepal, falls in love with Amita, a beautiful, high-spirited Nepali woman whom he plans to marry. Paul cheers his son on, while Mom finds the news difficult to accept. Buhari ¿ A Family Odyssey in Nepal is a story of love ¿ love between people and cultures that exist half a world away. It celebrates a blending of families, and what a mother is willing to do to keep those she loves in her life.
What does it mean to be a friend, and to be loyal? The kids who live on Degrassi Steet stay friends when times are happy and when they're sad--they know how much friends can mean. In Griff Gets a Hand and Other Stories the kids learn the ups and downs of friendship: Connie discovers how to be a real team player; Lisa remembers how important a best friend can be; and Griff has to cope with the death of his good pal Danny. Based on the ground breaking Kids of Degrassi Street television program, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of childhood.
What do you do when your cool new friends pressure you to do things that are dangerous--or illegal? When you've told so many lies that people don't believe you anymore? When your borrowing becomes stealing? Martin Meets the Pirates and Other Stories shows young people who are faced with challenging dilemmas and who respond with spirit and ingenuity. These stories offer delightful evidence of youthful creativity and resourcefulness in the face of hard questions. Based on the ground breaking Kids of Degrassi Street television program, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of childhood.
How do you decide between telling the truth and hurting your own brother? Between someone you consider your enemy and the fear you both share? Between your need to help a friend and to face your own fears? Lisa Makes the Headlines and Other Stories shows young people who are faced with challenging dilemmas and who respond with spirit and ingenuity. These stories offer delightful evidence of youthful creativity and resourcefulness in the face of hard questions. Based on the ground breaking Kids of Degrassi Street television program, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of childhood.
Griff doesn't care much about friends--until he meets Lisa, and then he cares a lot; Rachel is serious about running for the City Hall Youth Committee, but she's in trouble when it looks as though the silly campaign of her opponent will make him the winner;Jeffrey and Connie bet on who will do better on the next math exam.
What do you do when your dad is marrying someone you don't like? When you're accused of stealing, for no good reason? When you have to chose between a friend and a sure-fire chance to make money? Noel Buys a Suit and Other Stories shows young people who are faced with challenging dilemmas and who respond with spirit and ingenuity. These stories offer delightful evidence of youthful creativity and resourcefulness in the face of hard questions. Based on the ground breaking Kids of Degrassi Street television program, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of childhood.
How do you decide between telling the truth and hurting your own brother? Between someone you consider your enemy and the fear you both share? Between your need to help a friend and to face your own fears? Lisa Makes the Headlines and Other Stories shows young people who are faced with challenging dilemmas and who respond with spirit and ingenuity. These stories offer delightful evidence of youthful creativity and resourcefulness in the face of hard questions. Based on the ground breaking Kids of Degrassi Street television program, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of childhood.
What do you do when your pet rabbit hops away? When you ignore a chain letter and get nothing but bad luck? When you're left to take care of a huge, overactive sheepdog? Casey Draws the Line and Other Stories shows kids who are faced with challenging and amusing dilemmas and who respond with spirit and ingenuity. These stories offer delightful evidence of kids' creativity and resourcefulness. Based on the ground breaking Kids of Degrassi Street television program, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of childhood.
What does it mean to be a friend, and to be loyal? The kids who live on Degrassi Steet stay friends when times are happy and when they're sad--they know how much friends can mean. In Griff Gets a Hand and Other Stories the kids learn the ups and downs of friendship: Connie discovers how to be a real team player; Lisa remembers how important a best friend can be; and Griff has to cope with the death of his good pal Danny. Based on the ground breaking Kids of Degrassi Street television program, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of childhood.
How can you make it up when you break a promise to a friend? What do you do when a good friend changes, suddenly and completely? When they seriously hurt your feelings? Karen Keeps Her Word and Other Stories shows young people who are faced with challenging dilemmas and who respond with spirit and ingenuity. These stories offer delightful evidence of youthful creativity and resourcefulness in the face of hard questions. Based on the ground breaking Kids of Degrassi Street television program, this book offers a sensitive and engaging look at the challenges of childhood.
When a young schoolteacher decides to teach her Grade 8 class about filmmaking and creates a documentary that ends up being broadcast internationally, she sets in motion a career of storytelling for an age group largely ignored by TV executives … and creates one of the most-loved television franchises of all time. Includes fabulous behind-the-scenes photos and stories for Degrassi fans Linda Schuyler, co-creator and executive producer of the long-running Degrassi series, shares her personal stories about the grit and determination necessary to make it as a woman entrepreneur in the bourgeoning independent Canadian television industry of the early 1980s. After surviving a near-fatal car accident in 1968, Linda found her life continuing to veer in unexpected directions, ultimately leading her to use her innate abilities as an educator to become a successful storyteller and businesswoman. Linda’s deep fondness for teenagers has made her a champion for adolescents. In The Mother of All Degrassi, she shares her strong belief that television is all about story, and good story is all about making the political personal. Through anecdotes and introspection — and some great behind-the-scenes stories for Degrassi fans — Linda examines her philosophy to dream big, think small, meet life head-on, and always keep an open heart.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.