“Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.”
Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and dozens of other books, brought a unique voice to children’s literature, seizing on classic folk tales and giving them a decidedly American spin. Baum’s goal, he often said, was simply to “please children,” but to this day a legion of fans continues to find playful hidden meanings scattered along the Yellow Brick Road. Baum himself might well have offered an amused reply: “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!”
From the landmark 1939 film through this year’s release of Wicked: For Good, the conclusion of the two-part adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical, Baum’s fantastical creations continue to shape our cultural landscape. Click your heels three times and transport yourself to a celebration of the wonderful world of Baum. Author Daniel Stashower explores his life and legacy and actor Scott Sedar reads from Baum’s most beloved works.
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