West Side Story. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1595 book, Romeo and Juliet
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Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare, 1595
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Steven Spielberg, 2021

Teenagers Tony and Maria, despite having affiliations with rival street gangs, fall in love in 1950s New York City. An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.


West Side Story. Poster of the 1961 movie and cover of the book novelization
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West Side Story
Irving Shulman, 1961
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Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise, 1961

In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan a gang of Polish-American teenagers called the Jets compete with a rival gang, the Sharks, to own the neighborhood streets. Tensions are high between the gangs but two kids, one from each rival gang, fall in love leading to tragedy.


West Side Story. Poster of the 1961 movie and cover of the 1595 book, Romeo and Juliet
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Romeo and Juliet
William Shakespeare, 1595
movie vs book
Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise, 1961

In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan a gang of Polish-American teenagers called the Jets compete with a rival gang, the Sharks, to own the neighborhood streets. Tensions are high between the gangs but two kids, one from each rival gang, fall in love leading to tragedy.


The King and I. Poster of the 1956 movie and cover of the 1943 book, Anna and the King of Siam
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Anna and the King of Siam
Margaret Landon, 1943
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Walter Lang, 1956

A widowed schoolteacher, Anna, arrives in Bangkok with her young son Louis after being summoned to tutor the many children of King Mongkut. The two are introduced to the intimidating Kralahome, Siam’s prime minister, who escorts them to the Royal Palace where they will live, although Anna had been promised her own house.


My Father's Dragon. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1948 book
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My Father's Dragon
Ruth Stiles Gannett, 1948
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Nora Twomey, 2022

Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, a boy runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. He meets wild animals, a mystery island, and a lifelong buddy thanks to his experiences.


Marlowe. Poster of the 1969 movie and cover of the 1949 book, The Little Sister
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The Little Sister
Raymond Chandler, 1949
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Paul Bogart, 1969

Philip Marlowe, a private investigator, struggles to earn five hundred dollars. However, if it’s paid for with a bribe, it might as well only be five cents. When Winslow Wong’s offer of money is rejected, Wong immediately turns the detective’s office into a junkyard.


Family Switch. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2010 book, Bedtime for Mommy
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Bedtime for Mommy
Amy Krouse Rosenthal, 2010
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McG, 2023

A random encounter with an astrological reader leads the Walkers to wake up one day in each other’s bodies. Now, they must come together to navigate the challenges of securing a promotion, acing a college interview, landing a record deal, and succeeding in a soccer tryout, all while coping with their newfound identities.