Article on metamorphosis and how family collaborated on it in sf chronicle. Inspired by his namesake, he wryly records his classmates dramas as modernday roman mythology. Nov 20, 2009 6 of 8 7 of 8 the new young adult book titled metamorphosis, written by, betsy franco and illustrated by her son, tom franco, in palo alto, ca tuesday, november 10, 2009. There youll find my monthly book picks, and those of the previous childrens poets laureate. Betsy is an actor on tv and in film, and is a member of a sketchcomedy troupe called suburban squirrel. Betsy franco has over eighty published titles to her credit, including her ya novel, metamorphosis, junior year candlewick which was the basis for a soldout play. Betsy francoauthor, screenwriter about the author books and films. Betsy franco has written 100 works search for other authors with the same name. My pick for august, 20 is a dazzling display of dogs, concrete poems by betsy franco, illustrations by michael. Betsy is also the author of parenting magazine book pick birdsongs. Apr 27, 2010 betsy franco, metamorphosis, junior year, candlewick press, 2009. Learn from italian mythology experts like betsy franco and murat ukray.
Acclaimed author betsy franco and her talented son collaborate on. It was a delight listening to betsy francos sons david franco and james franco yes the james franco read their moms book. Acclaimed author betsy franco and her talented son collaborate on a hip ya novel of epic. Junior year audiobook by betsy franco with a 30 day free trial. Thomas franco has been a creative artist since the age of thirteen. She originally wrote metamorphosis as a collection of poems, which called to mind her son thomass notebook and journal drawings. A dazzling display of dogs by betsy franco kenn nesbitt.
Browse audiobooks read by james franco sorted by best selling. Tom provided the illustrations, and sons james and david recorded the audio. James franco teaches first film workshop the paly voice. Browse audiobooks read by james franco sorted by best.
Betsy franco has written more than thirty books and anthologies for nscb. Max timm of the isa had the fun opportunity to interview author, screenwriter, and director, betsy franco. Ovids got a lot on his mind, and he pours it all into the pages of a notebook. Since his brilliant, methaddict sister, thena, ran away from home, ovid just wants his nowoverprotective parents off. She is often seen attending film events with her son. Tom, the middle child, is a successful artist, sculptor and illustrator. Five fun facts about betsy franco she lives in california she has written over eighty books for children and young adults, including picture books, poetry collections, and nonfiction. Illustrated by tom franco, audio version by james and dave franco. I can always rely on my son dave franco to help me with my screenplays, and he and james read the audiobook for metamorphosis, junior year. Betsy francoauthor, screenwriter metamorphosis, junior year.
Browse audiobooks read by james franco sorted by best selling this month page 1 sign up login. She also compiled four awardwinning anthologies of teen poetry. These include two novels illustrated by her son tom franco, naked and metamorphosis, junior year. Feb 18, 2017 metamorphosis junior year the novel is illustrated by betsy s son tom franco and read on audio book by her actor sons james franco and dave franco.
A dazzling display of dogs by betsy franco kenn nesbitts. The novel about teenage life by their mom, prolific childrens author betsy franco, was published last. Junior year betsy lou was born betsy lou levine verne in 1947 in cleveland, ohio. Thomas franco has been a creative artist since the age of. School library journal with more urgency than many ya novels. Since his brilliant, methaddict sister, thena, ran away from home, ovid just wants his nowoverprotective parents off his back, to express his art freely, to understand why he wants to hurt himself secretly and to make sense of high school. Browse audiobooks narrated by james franco, listen to samples and when youre ready head over to audiobooks. Junior year by author betsy franco is a true masterpiece.
Mar 09, 2011 betsy franco was inspired to write metamorphosis after watching a local high school production of mary zimmermans metamorphoses three times. The drawings in metamorphosis were created during his high school years and reworked as a series. Read italian mythology books like metamorphosis and the aeneid with a free trial. Oct, 2009 betsy franco has written more than thirty books and anthologies for children. Her creativity, she says, works best when shes darting among projects. Childrens author, poet, and editor betsy franco nee verne was raised in. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Perfect pitch the minute me, my friend jack, and his girlfriend walked into the abyss, this underage club, i knew i was in one of my envious moods. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and. Award winning author betsy franco has written over 80 books. Metamorphosis junior year the novel is illustrated by betsys son tom franco and read on audio book by her actor sons james franco and.
James franco discusses adapting his mothers novel metamorphosis. Currently, both her novels are being made into films. The film allows high school students to relate and sends a strong message about how they can get through these difficult four years and how they can help others, according to cohenschisler. Sep, 20 betsy franco and lets get it out of the way right here. Betsy franco books, book price comparison at bookstores. Junior year, a new theatrical adaptation of palo alto author betsy franco s novel, strikes close to home for some of the young palo alto performers cast in the worldpremiere play.
Dave, her youngest, is an actor whose roles have included medical student cole aaronson on season 9 of the sitcom scrubs. The mother of three can boast about any of her sons. Tom franco has been a creative artist since the age of thirteen. Betsy franco, james franco, david franco, brilliance audio.
Palo alto theater project is a franco family affair. Betsy franco acknowledges a debt to mary zimmermans play based on ovids metamorphosesand you can definitely sense more of zimmermans tone than ovids in this novel. James franco ended the workshop with a live commentary of the myth of an american teenager, a comingofage movie with a similar theme to metamorphosis. Its rare to bring on a novelist to the curious about screenwriting podcast, but because of betsy s connection to the industry as a screenwriter and director, it was a perfect fit.
Metamorphosis, junior year here is an excerpt from ovids journal. Acclaimed author betsy franco and her talented son collaborate on a hip ya novel of epic proportions. Interview with childrens author betsy franco in addition, i interviewed betsy franco about her life as a poet and about her new book. He told james he liked it, and they came up with the idea that i could play james mom. Junior year as its meant to be heard, narrated by james franco, david franco. Others include a curious collection of cats, a dazzling display of dogs, messing around on the monkey bars and other school poems in two voices, counting our way to the 100th day. Though readers could tackle the poems alone, differences in typeface cue the possibility for two readers to share the poems aloud in joyful noise fashion, alternating lines and sharing others in a clever script that. Sep 18, 20 betsy franco is the author of over 80 books, including a number of poetry collections. Childrens author, poet, and editor betsy franco nee verne was raised in shaker heights, ohio. May 11, 2012 franco s ya novel, metamorphosis junior year turned into a family collaboration.
Download audiobooks narrated by james franco at and save. Betsy franco novelist, childrens book author and poet. Dec 14, 2010 james and his brother dave recorded the audio book version of metamorphosis, junior year. She originally wrote metamorphosis as a collection of poems, which called to mind her son toms notebook and journal drawings. Son tom provided the illustrations for both the book and the eventual play, youngest son dave was there for. I could find absolutely nothing wrong with this book. Junior year is about interconnected high schoolers and their struggles through their junior year. Betsy franco has written more than thirty books and anthologies for children. This book is heavily influenced by ovids metamorphosis which was one of my favorite books to read in college. My pick for august, 20 is a dazzling display of dogs, concrete poems by betsy franco, illustrations by michael wertz. She earned a ba in studio art at stanford university, but once she became a mother to three young boys, she turned her creative focus from painting to writing for children. Betsy franco audio books, best sellers, author bio.
View betsy franco s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Dec 11, 2009 childrens book author betsy franco and her son illustrator tom franco present their new book metamorphosis. Other juniors wrestling with the messes the gods got us into include musician orpheus, obsessed with his girlfriend. She is an awardwinning author of over eighty published titles. Bestsellers new releases recommended award winners coming soon free audiobooks free premium 50% off 50 specials browse all. Incorporating elements of science, mathematics, and imagination, franco composes playful yet insightful poems and stories. And yes, her last name does ring a bell due to her talented sons james, dave, and tom. My ya novel, metamorphosis, junior year, is available in hardback and audiobook.
It was a delight listening to betsy francos sons david franco and james franco yes the james franco read. Betsy franco presents the writing of more than 50 boys around the country who wrestle with their identity, emotions, and daily life. Betsy wrote the screenplay for her novel naked, which has. Douglas eugene franco james franco s father is a businessman in sillicon valley. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
Betsy franco, amid the happy jumble of papers and mementos in her palo alto home, is a little reminiscent of the hummingbird that flits around a feeder outside of her office window. James francos mom betsy gets ready for oscar night. It started with my novel metamorphosis, junior year, which my son tom illustrated. Zimmermans tongueincheek, oversimplified ovid rubs me the wrong way, and so i was a bit put off by franco s revisioning of ovid, too, for the same reason.
Junior year to a sro crowd, mostly of high schoolage students. Discover book depositorys huge selection of betsy franco books online. Betsy franco is a screenwriter, actor, and producer, known for the broken tower 2011, joans day out 20 and metamorphosis. Betsy franco has written or edited more than thirty books and anthologies for children. Junior year by betsy franco james franco and david franco reader audio cd candlewick on brilliance audio pub. Betsy wrote the screenplay for her novel naked, which has been optioned by todd trainared rover films. Esther wojcicki right greets james franco left in front of the media arts center as students arrive in the morning. Written by betsy franco, narrated by james franco, david franco. As childrens poet laureate, one of my jobs is to select a collection of poetry each month to feature on the poetry foundations website. Metamorphosis, junior year betsy francoauthor, screenwriter. Discover the best italian mythology books and audiobooks. Betsy franco has plenty of reasons to be a proud mom. A recording introducing and pronouncing betsy franco.
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