Barbara Bryant

No Guitar Blues

“The No Guitar Blues” follows young Fausto Sanchez on his weekend-long quest to earn enough money to buy a guitar. The manner in which he obtains the money, however, forces Fausto to deal with feelings of guilt. Through this experience, Fausto reaches the conclusion that no goal, no matter how important, is worth sacrificing honesty. Based on a story from “Baseball in April” by Gary Soto.

There's a Nightmare in My Closet

Five-year-old Christopher is adamant that something is hiding in his closet. When no one takes him seriously, he summons up the courage to confront his fears in the dark.

Just an Overnight Guest

A family takes in an abused girl and eventually decide to adopt her.

Mandy's Grandmother

A young tomboy and her prim grandmother quickly forget the disappointment of their first meeting and become friends.

Thank You, M'am

When a nurse leaves her job to walk home, a young boy tries to grab her pocketbook, but she wrestles him to the ground, gets her pocketbook back, and drags him to her apartment in a headlock. There she feeds him and teaches him some valuable lessons before sending him home.