The Funny Kid - Waxman, Mark S.
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An overweight, self-deprecating, aspiring stand-up comedian, twelve-year-old Toby Baxter, amazingly fulfills his life's dream to perform on national television. Toby Baxter is the funniest kid in school. He's also the biggest. But Toby manages to keep most of his bullies at bay by telling hilarious fat jokes. Yet, just moments before fulfilling his dream to perform on The Tonight Show, Toby realizes how hurtful it is to make fun of himself and others struggling with weight issues. Thanks to the new girl in town, a near death experience, and his "support team," Toby learns the importance of nutrition, exercise, and self-acceptance.…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
An overweight, self-deprecating, aspiring stand-up comedian, twelve-year-old Toby Baxter, amazingly fulfills his life's dream to perform on national television. Toby Baxter is the funniest kid in school. He's also the biggest. But Toby manages to keep most of his bullies at bay by telling hilarious fat jokes. Yet, just moments before fulfilling his dream to perform on The Tonight Show, Toby realizes how hurtful it is to make fun of himself and others struggling with weight issues. Thanks to the new girl in town, a near death experience, and his "support team," Toby learns the importance of nutrition, exercise, and self-acceptance.
Autorenporträt
Mark S. Waxman is a multiple Emmy Award winning writer and producer with hundreds of television credits. He began his career as a CBS executive developing comedy and drama series, during which time he also wrote scripts for The Young and the Restless. After serving as CBS Vice President of Children's Programming, Mark became Program Director of Los Angeles public TV station KCET, where he also developed, wrote, produced, and directed over 400 hours of programming. He created, wrote, and produced the internationally acclaimed kid's science series, Beakman's World. Since 2007, Mark has been the sole writer of NBC's most watch special, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. His debut novel, The McVentures of Me, Morgan McFactoid, was endorsed by President Obama's choice for National Teacher of the Year. His current comedy-with-a-message novel, The Funny Kid, is the first book targeted to young adults that addresses the issues of childhood obesity. Mark has also authored fifteen, one-act produced plays for the Virginia Avenue Project. Mark is married, has two great sons, and one grateful rescue dog. For further information, please visit: https://markswaxman.wordpress.com