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Welcome to ECI

This is the place to discover the magic of stories and pictures. The Emerald City Library has many amazing stories and creatures that will help you explore the realm of imagination.

My name is Kansas, and I'll be your host. I'm very excited to be in the Emerald City. I'm getting ready for my screen test at the moment, so check back soon to see the results. And please, send me your good wishes, because it's a little frightening. Not like the flying monkeys or Wicked Witch, but still scary.

In the mean time, check out this month's book selection, Maybe We Are Flamingos. It's a cool story about Flora and Fernando's discovery of why flamingos are pink. You may end up laughing along with these cute little birds when they draw their funny versions of unusual flamingos.

The book is available online at Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Guardianangelpublishing.com, and other sites worldwide.

Ozsomely Yours,

Kansas

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Phoenix, Arizona – September 2008

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of movie sets and television shows? Or what your favorite musician or celebrity is really like? Inside Entertainment has the answers.

Segment one takes you behind the camera of Barry Levinson’s film, Man of the Year, starring Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, and Lewis Black.

We also visit a local film set at Cow Town to hang out with the cast and crew of Redemption, a Robert Conway film starring Dustin James, to learn how they made their independent western.

Next, we talk with Olympic Volleyball Gold Medallist Kerri Walsh, and self-proclaimed world’s tallest fashion model Alexis Skye about their appearances on CSI Miami and My Name is Earl.  

We meet Denis Leary, writer/actor on the show Rescue Me, as he explains his vision of a realistic firehouse.  We invited firefighters to show us how they train for fires.

Superstar musician Frank Black talks candidly from his tour bus before a concert, about starting The Pixies and his experiences with his double disc album, ‘Fast Man Raider Man’.

A Change of Pace explains who they are and where they are going, after the release of their album ‘Prepare the Masses’.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform live to wrap up the first show.

To preview all this and more, you can go to www.youtube.com/luckydawgstudios and click on the playlist for Inside Entertainment Episode One.

Sue Thurman and Todd Hunt have released segments of their newest show, Inside Entertainment, on YouTube, through Lucky Dawg Studios. Thurman is the producer and Hunt is the writer/director. Hosted by Linda Lory with field reporter Danielle Williams, the show is an upbeat, interesting, and fun look at Hollywood stars and up and coming Arizona talent. For more information on how to obtain raw full-length clips, edited versions, or to request a custom made segment for your televised programs, contact Sue Thurman.

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Please take a moment to watch the book trailer here for Maybe We Are Flamingos, produced by blazingtrailers.com.

This story was inspired by Thurman's years of working with exotic animals and children at the Phoenix Zoo.

Here's what reviewers are saying:

“If you are looking for a charming, delightful story for your youngster, then you'll find it in Maybe We Are Flamingos. My daughters, have asked for it to be read over and over again. This book has touched their hearts.” - Cheryl C. Malandrinos, Book Connection, Western, MA.


“Giggles Galore. Not only is this story amusing, it’s informative and has an important, but subtle message. I read Maybe We Are Flamingos to children (ages 4-8) and they loved this story! – Vicki Ray, Educator, Indianapolis, IN.


“What Flora and Fernando learn can help set growing children's minds at ease so they can be content with their own pattern of growth. This is a great book and lots of fun.” - Wayne S. Walker, Stories for Children Magazine.


"Sue Thurman is a gifted storyteller. She weaves facts about flamingos into a truly enjoyable story. Adorably entertaining. - Joy Delgado, Publisher/Reviewer, Laughing Zebra Children Books, Puerto Rico.

 “It’s a keeper. My daughter and I had a great time reading this book together. Their made up drawings are a launching pad for some fun and creativity.” - Kim Chatel, Children’s Author, Pennsylvania.

“I would be a candy flamingo with candy all over my body and Tootsie roll wings! I love Maybe we Are Flamingos!” -  Genna McDougall, (8 years old), USA.


“This is a delightful and deftly written picture book that young children will love to listen to again and again. Thurman chose each word carefully, so the prose flows well. Maybe We Are Flamingos would make a beautiful gift to any young child and is a sweet book I'd highly recommend to add to your child's bookshelf.” - Mayra Calvani, Author/Reviewer, Brussels, Belgium


“Wonderful Children’s Picture Book. This book provides entertainment, humor and education- -three main ingredients in the best children’s picture books and is perfect for reading aloud to children.” – Marilyn Peake, Award Winning Author, USA.


“This is one of those stories your children or grandchildren will beg you to read over and over. This will be a treasured addition to any child’s library. – Zooprise Party/Fiesta Zoorpresa.

You can visit the author at www.safarisue.com