Kimberly Faye Greenberg Will Release Vaudeville Book
The upcoming children's book aims to introduce young readers to the history of vaudeville through an interactive story.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Children’s Theater
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Author Kimberly Faye Greenberg will release her new children's book, LIGHTS! CAMERA! VAUDEVILLE!, on November 3, 2026. The book is designed for children ages 7-12 and features an interactive online component for readers.
Why it matters
The book seeks to educate young audiences about the history of vaudeville theater while fostering creativity and an interest in the performing arts. By blending traditional storytelling with digital elements, the project aims to make historical performance styles accessible to modern students.
The publication is set for a November 3, 2026 release, targeting a demographic of children aged 7-12. Headline Books, the publisher based in Terra Alta, West Virginia, has been operating since 1988.
The players
Kimberly Faye Greenberg
An author and performer with over 25 years of experience across theater, film, and television who previously wrote Business & Marketing Strategy for the Proactive Performer.
Headline Books
A publisher based in Terra Alta, West Virginia, that has been producing books since its establishment in 1988.
The details
The narrative follows two children as they uncover the history of their local theater and learn about the vaudeville tradition. Beyond the printed pages, readers gain access to an interactive online experience designed to extend the learning process.
Timeline
1988: Headline Books began its publishing operations.
November 3, 2026: Official release date for LIGHTS! CAMERA! VAUDEVILLE!.
Industry Dynamics
This project reflects the broader shift in children's publishing toward transmedia storytelling, where physical books serve as portals for digital engagement. By integrating interactive online components, authors are increasingly bridging the gap between legacy literature and modern digital habits.
Parents and educators can currently pre-order the title for children through Amazon to secure copies upon its November release. Once the book is available, readers will gain access to the interactive online content by using the materials provided within the publication.
The takeaway
The book represents a creative effort to preserve historical performance arts by introducing them to the next generation of potential performers. Families can use the included online components to turn a solo reading activity into a more collaborative and interactive learning experience.
Further reading
For more information on how performance arts are reaching younger audiences, visit our Children’s Theater section.
More information
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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