James franco begins revolutionary film class with local. Junior year is based on a young adult novel of the same name by franco s mother betsy, who will also participate in the class and attended on sunday. Thomas franco has been a creative artist since the age of. Son tom provided the illustrations for both the book and the eventual play, youngest son dave was there for. Metamorphosis, junior year here is an excerpt from ovids journal. And yes, her last name does ring a bell due to her talented sons james, dave, and tom.
James darbyshire professional actor various production. Feb 18, 2017 betsy franco also writes screenplays, plays, and sketch comedies, and compiles anthologies of teen writing. 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. Metamorphosis, junior year betsy francoauthor, screenwriter. Interviewed at palo alto high school by student reporters from the. Junior year to a sro crowd, mostly of high schoolage students. School library journal with more urgency than many ya novels.
Franco and 2004 caldecott honor artist jenkins celebrate the free concert that birds perform for backyard audiences every day. Dave, her youngest, is an actor whose roles have included medical student cole aaronson on season 9 of the sitcom scrubs. Mom inspires bay area native james francos career abc7. Betsy not only writes, she act improvisational acting classes and sketch comedy. Download audiobooks narrated by james franco at and save. The film was produced entirely by high school students with mentors from the film industry including main mentor and creator of the project james franco, and supporting mentorscreators iris torres, tom franco, jennifer howell, vince jolivette, and betsy franco, on whose novel the film is based. Palo alto theater project is a franco family affair. She originally wrote metamorphosis as a collection of poems, which called to mind her son thomass notebook and journal drawings. Actor, writer, educator james franco discusses the student film adaptation of his mothers novel metamorphosis.
Each new poem reveals a different students background and current goingons in. It was a delight listening to betsy francos sons david franco and james franco yes the james franco read. Why we never hear about james and dave francos brother tom. James franco and dave franco in the disaster artist 2017 was presented the 2,492nd star on the hollywood walk of fame accompanied by his mother betsy franco, brother dave franco, oz the great and powerful 20 director sam raimi and this is the end 20 costar seth rogen march 7, 20. It was a delight listening to betsy francos sons david franco and james franco yes the james franco read their moms book.
Award winning author betsy franco has written over 80 books. Inspired by his namesake, he wryly records his classmates dramas as modernday roman mythology. Interviewed at palo alto high school by student reporters from the campanile. Other juniors wrestling with the messes the gods got us into include musician orpheus, obsessed with his girlfriend.
He told james he liked it, and they came up with the idea that i could play james mom. My ya novel, metamorphosis, junior year, is available in hardback and audiobook. Mar 09, 2011 betsy franco was inspired to write metamorphosis after watching a local high school production of mary zimmermans metamorphoses three times. She also compiled four awardwinning anthologies of teen poetry. Sep, 20 betsy franco and lets get it out of the way right here. This book is heavily influenced by ovids metamorphosis which was one of my favorite books to read in college. Franco s ya novel, metamorphosis junior year turned into a family collaboration. I could find absolutely nothing wrong with this book. Bereaved by the death of their parents, five sisters live in a seaside villagrowing up together, sharing their grief, experiences, and love. Betsy franco has plenty of reasons to be a proud mom. Actor palo alto childrens theater march 2011 march 2011 1 month. Betsy franco s most popular book is you hear me poems and writing by teenage boys. Incorporating elements of science, mathematics, and imagination, franco composes playful yet insightful poems and stories.
Dec 11, 2009 childrens book author betsy franco and her son illustrator tom franco present their new book metamorphosis. From paly to silver screen march 3, 2017 palo alto. 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. Known for his breakthrough starring role on freaks and geeks 1999, james franco was born april 19, 1978 in palo alto, california, to betsy franco, a writer, artist, and actress, and douglas eugene doug franco, who ran a silicon valley business. According to his mom betsy, visual arts have always been his end goal. Max timm of the isa had the fun opportunity to interview author, screenwriter, and director, betsy franco. James franco discusses adapting his mothers novel metamorphosis. Franco got his first serious role in late 1990s shortlived tv show freaks and geeks. Theres sophie and caleb, the psyche and cupid of cybercouples. Interview with betsy franco about things i have to tell you.
Interview with childrens author betsy franco in addition, i interviewed betsy franco about her life as a poet and about her new book. It was a delight listening to betsy franco s sons david franco and james franco yes the james franco read their moms book. Childrens author, poet, and editor betsy franco nee verne was raised in. Written by betsy franco, narrated by james franco, david franco. Betsy franco audio books, best sellers, author bio. From paly to silver screen march 3, 2017 palo alto weekly. She is the recipient of a number of awards, including the new york library notable book award and the ala best book award for young adults. Betsy franco has 8 books on goodreads with 8079 ratings. Dec 15, 2015 actor, writer, educator james franco discusses the student film adaptation of his mothers novel metamorphosis. Browse audiobooks read by james franco sorted by best selling. James franco is an actor, screenwriter, director, producer, poet, teacher.
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. Betsy franco, james franco, david franco, brilliance audio. Betsy franco directs ensemble of teen monologues inspired by. Acclaimed author betsy franco and her talented son collaborate on a hip ya novel of epic proportions. View betsy franco s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Apr, 2017 while james and dave franco gravitated toward theater and eventually hollywood, toms passion is visual art.
Virginnies hat by dori chaconas, illustrated by holly meade. May 11, 2012 franco s ya novel, metamorphosis junior year turned into a family collaboration. It is often said, that franco is one of the most promising actors of young generation in hollywood. My pick for august, 20 is a dazzling display of dogs, concrete poems by betsy franco, illustrations by michael wertz. Junior year as its meant to be heard, narrated by james franco, david franco. Betsy franco directs ensemble of teen monologues inspired. In an interview for stanford magazine, franco described her process. Junior year, a collaboration between local high school students and filmmaker james franco whose mother, betsy franco, authored the novel the film is based. Betsy franco metamorphosis junior year in collaboration with james franco. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Betsy franco has written over eighty books, including the novel metamorphosis, illustrated by her son tom and read as an audiobook by her actor sons, james and dave. The miraculous journey of edward tulane by kate dicamillo, illustrated by. He grew up in palo alto, california along with his brothers james franco and dave franco, both of them are actors also.
Betsy franco presents the writing of more than 50 boys around the country who wrestle with their identity, emotions, and daily life. Dec 14, 2010 auditions for betsy franco s play, metamorphosis, junior year, with a chance to be in james franco s documentary, will take place jan. Mom inspires bay area native james francos career abc7 san. Tom, the middle child, is a successful artist, sculptor and illustrator. Betsy francoauthor, screenwriter about the author books and films. Screenwriter association interview about screenwriting and the film of metamorphosis, junior year. Mar 04, 2017 metamorphosis junior year had its world premiere at the cinequest film festival 2017. These include two novels illustrated by her son tom franco, naked and metamorphosis, junior year. The mother of three can boast about any of her sons. This dare lasts so long that frog s eyes get big, big, big before he loses to the unblinking winner.
Gunn high school, faceoff seeks to explore the intersection of tyranny and resistance. Palo alto weekly march 3, 2017 by palo alto weekly issuu. International screenwriter association interview about screenwriting and the film of metamorphosis, junior year. Tom my artist illustrated metamorphosis and james and dave read. Apr 20, 2012 betsy s site betsy on twitter from betsy. 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. As childrens poet laureate, one of my jobs is to select a collection of poetry each month to feature on the poetry foundations website. She adapted her ya novel metamorphosis, junior year into a successful play. Browse audiobooks read by james franco sorted by best. Illustrated by tom franco, audio version by james and dave franco. A dazzling display of dogs by betsy franco kenn nesbitts. Here, homer wells has won the inversion saturdays child of warren harding. This book is heavily influenced by ovids metamorphosis which was one of my favorite books to read in.
Junior year by author betsy franco is a true masterpiece. Tom provided the illustrations, and sons james and david recorded the audio version. My pick for august, 20 is a dazzling display of dogs, concrete poems by betsy franco, illustrations by michael. Performed as mr z in world premier production of metamorphosis. Each new poem reveals a different students background and current goingons in their life. Betsy franco novelist, childrens book author and poet. Ovids got a lot on his mind, and he pours it all into the pages of a notebook. 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. Ruth copland interviews betsy franco and student filmmakers. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Metamorphosis junior year the novel is illustrated by betsys son tom franco and read on audio book by her actor sons james franco and dave franco. Eight mustread books for your kids abc7 san francisco.
Junior year, a collaboration between local high school students and filmmaker james franco whose mother, betsy franco, authored the novel the film is. 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. Through narrative, drawings, and emotional poetry, ovid gives the reader a snapshot of his life, as well as the lives of other metamorphosis. Betsy franco has written or edited more than thirty books and anthologies for children. His mother is jewish and his father was of portuguese and swedish descent. He was born to writer and occasional actress, betsy lou and businessman, douglas eugene franco. Childrens author, poet, and editor betsy franco nee verne was raised in shaker heights, ohio. There youll find my monthly book picks, and those of the previous childrens poets laureate.
A dazzling display of dogs by betsy franco kenn nesbitt. Thomas franco was born in palo alto, california, us, on april 14, 1980. Publisher profile candlewick press articles foreword. Poetrys a portal i walk through, where i scratch scabs to find forgotten memories, where i tickle kids with tiny details, where i even wake up teens with no interest in writing, whatsoever. Betsy francoauthor, screenwriter metamorphosis, junior year. Childrens book author betsy franco and her son illustrator tom franco present their new book metamorphosis. Acclaimed author betsy franco and her talented son collaborate on. Quirkily charming pictures in vivid colors strongly support the easy text. Oct, 2009 betsy franco has written more than thirty books and anthologies for children. Junior year, the play adaptation of betsy franco s quirky young adult novel and what lacey has spent the last six months of her life documenting on film.
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