CHANDLER, ARIZ. (April 2020)—It’s a challenging time for parents and educators as the world adapts to teaching and parenting amid a global pandemic—and that’s precisely why Story Monsters has developed “Story Monsters At Home,” a virtual library of free or next to free e-learning materials tailored to an at-home environment. “As we work to understand the ‘new normal’ of parenting and educating our children during this time, we have been astounded by the outpouring of support we have received from authors and publishers,” said Linda F. Radke, President of Story Monsters LLC.

An ardent supporter and promoter of traditional and independent authors and publishers, Story Monsters is connected to a wide network of children’s writers and educators, who have come together to offer educational resources and creative activities that fit an at-home format—a welcome benefit for the thousands of parents and educators who have been forced to shift their approach to education and well-being at a moment’s notice.

“We're so grateful to Story Monsters for inviting authors to read their books and help our early to young readers during this difficult period of social distancing. It is a great way to support parents and educators,” said D.A. Jennings, author of the children’s book, Seize the Cheese.

Some of the materials being featured on the new Story Monsters At Home resource page include digital aquarium tours from Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, complete with penguin and shark live cams; nearly 100 Virtual Storytime readings; children’s author Dan Pegram’s “Top 10 Ways to Keep the Kids from Driving You Insane During Quarantine”; eBooks to download that are free or next to free; and dozens of free fun activity templates, from coloring sheets to three-finger puppet patterns, and even a create-your-own paper tube chinchilla!

Story Monsters At Home is continuously receiving submissions, so be sure to check back regularly for new materials and activities. And don’t miss out on Story Monster Ink, the award-wining magazine and literary resource for teachers, librarians, and parents. In addition to this generous resource, Story Monsters Ink is offering a free 12-month digital subscription to new readers with the discount code: HOME.

Story Monsters LLC is the home of the award-winning Story Monsters Ink® magazine, the literary resource for teachers, librarians and parents. Story Monsters also offers full-service marketing and publicity for book authors. To learn more, please visit us online!

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Check out just a few of the resources listed on Story Monsters At Home:

Storytime for early readers. Author D.A. Jennings reads from her illustrated book, Seize the Cheese. Kip is a mischievous mouse who wears sunglasses, runs ar...