Experience the power of performance with a new children’s book from DK.
Written by Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper, former President of the Shakespeare Association of America, All the World’s Your Stage: Shakespeare for Today is already being praised by scholars and critics alike for its accessible, diverse, and visually stunning approach to Shakespeare’s most iconic plays.
In this gorgeous treasury, Dr. Karim-Cooper expertly reimagines 8 plays and their themes, while also telling the story of Shakespeare’s life and the history of Tudor London.
It’s the perfect vehicle to make literature, history, and theater exciting for kids ages 9–12. Historical context provides students with the lens to evaluate and understand the reality of life in Shakespeare’s England, while insightful and engaging storytelling, combined with key themes for each play, will help readers discover how Shakespeare gives us tools to think about the world today.
A great fit for theatre enthusiasts, kids who love to perform, and teachers who are looking for a gentle introduction to Shakespeare, All the World’s Your Stage is here to breathe new life into these well-loved works and show that Shakespeare’s plays really are for everyone, across every age group and time period.
This engaging classroom resource presents kid-friendly summaries of the following plays:
- As You Like It
- Macbeth
- The Merchant of Venice
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice
- Romeo and Juliet
- The Tempest
- The Tragedy of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark
Each retelling is accompanied by captivating illustrations from Manjit Thapp.
About The Author
Dr. Farah Karim-Cooper is the eighth director of the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, home to the monumental collection of Shakespeare’s works and materials from the early modern world. As the Folger approaches its second century, Dr. Karim-Cooper is positioning the organization as an international leader for practical applications of Shakespeare and the humanities in civic life.
Prior to joining the Folger, Dr. Karim-Cooper was Professor of Shakespeare Studies, King’s College London, and Director of Education (Higher Education & Research) at Shakespeare’s Globe, where she worked for 20 years. She also served as President of the Shakespeare Association of America 2021–2022 after serving 5 years on the Board of Trustees. She is the recipient of the British Shakespeare Association Fellowship Award 2023 for her contribution to Shakespeare Studies and Inclusivity.
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