This picture book shares a much-needed message of hope
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Told in rhyme, this book is easy to read to young children and easy for them to remember—and even sing.
Read MoreAnnouncing Official Winners' Merchandise
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Have you won a Purple Dragonfly or Royal Dragonfly Book Award? Has your book earned a Story Monsters Approved designation? Celebrate your achievement with our official winners' merchandise!
Read MorePreview the August Issue of Story Monsters Ink
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From the farm to the movies to the typewriter ... Deborah Smith Ford is the one the watch in the August issue!
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winners
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The winners of the 2022 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards have been announced by Story Monsters LLC. Celebrating excellence in children’s literature, this year’s Grand Prize Winner is The Power of Kindness Through the Eyes of Children by Ruth Maille.
Read MoreStory Monster & Friends at the Payson Book Festival
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Book lovers of all ages are invited to attend the annual Payson Book Festival for a day filled with books, authors, prizes and surprises. The festival will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino in Payson, Ariz.
Read MorePreview the July Issue of Story Monsters Ink
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Our July Issue Featuring Miguel Lopez de Leon Sizzles!
Read MoreThe Bird That Couldn’t Fly
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Quincy Quill is an adorable baby bird eager to chirp and ready to fly. But things aren't happening as quickly as he would like. Will he learn to chirp?
Read MoreA Song of Peace
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“Diann has once again used her imagination to create a wonderful story about a little boy who sings about peace …This is such a powerful story for children as they are hearing about war in other countries! The ending fills your heart with hope for other children and the world. Judy's artwork is precious and brings the story to life with her sensitive interpretations of Diann's story.” — Cindi Flow, Ed.D., Amazon Reviewer
Read MoreA Boat Cruise to Mellow
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Where My Boat Takes Me is a delightful children’s story about a little girl’s love of boat cruising and how it makes her feel.
Read MoreAn animal team’s quest perfectly displays the power of teamwork
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From the outset of their adventure, Master Mouse is hampered by his hilarious and calamitous teammates who don’t even recognize him as their leader. A mouse, a giraffe, a slug and … a pig?!? All perfectly imperfect, how can they possibly compete against the mighty lions?
Read MoreStory Monsters® Press continues to serve as a trusted resource for quality children’s books
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“We focus on edu-taining children’s books and have built a team that has become a trusted resource for our clients,” said Linda F. Radke, president of Story Monsters LLC and publisher of Story Monsters Press. “We want young readers and their caregivers to be inspired when they read a book published by Story Monsters Press.”
Read MorePreview the May Issue of Story Monsters Ink
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Our May line-up includes interviews with Chris Grabenstein, Shannon Hale, Camila Alves McConaughey and Adam Mansbach, Charlotte Offsay, Lindsey Leavitt, Jazmyn Simon, Sue Ganz-Schmitt, Monique Kamaria Chheda, and Liz Garton Scanlon!
Read MoreFinding Friendship in the Sky
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Like many children of military parents, young Solita does not understand where her mother has gone or when she will return. Sitting by her bedroom window, she seeks solace in the starry night sky. One night, a glowing purple moon greets her.
Read More2021 Story Monsters Approved Winners Announced
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Book of the Year Winner:
Now I'm a Bird by Sue Ganz-Schmitt, illustrated by Renia Metallinou
Read MoreJoin Our 2022 Payson Book Festival Co-op Book Display
/Brought to you by Arizona Professional Writers, the 2022 Payson Book Festival is a free community-wide celebration of books and literacy. Along with our lovable Story Monster mascot, we will host three tables at the festival. As a participant in our book co-op, we will display your book at our booth, include purchase info in our event flyer, and share any requests we receive to review your book with you. We will also promote your participation on social media.
Read MoreRealism Merges with the Cosmic World in this Award-Winning Thriller
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Krissa, a woman in her sixties, has struggled for half her life against inexplicable political and psychological forces. This leads to an identity crisis until she is barely hanging by a thread. Only then does she learn that the thread she is grasping leads to a shocking truth and an amazing journey home.
Read MoreCoping with the “Pandemonium” of the Pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic appeared one day and turned the world upside down for so many people. A young boy named Carson takes readers on a tumultuous journey as he struggles to navigate the pandemic through distance learning. Carson suffers from ADD and it was difficult for him to sit for long periods of time to focus and learn through a computer.
Read MoreHelping Children Find Joy Again After Loss
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Loss is a powerful experience for any child, especially when that loss involves a member of their family. In her latest children’s book, Finding Joy (Story Monsters Press), author Raven Howell helps children navigate the painful—and often confusing—feelings that arise from the death of a loved one.
Read MoreNew Siblings and Magical Dancing Dragons
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When Dayana returns home from school one day and discovers her baby brother has finally arrived, she’s thrilled to meet her new dance partner! Dayana quickly realizes, however, that it’s going to be awhile before baby Dax can plié alongside her. Apparently new babies don’t even know how to stand!
Read MoreCelebrate Faith, Diversity, and Friendship
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In Planting Friendships: Peace, Salaam, Shalom, Stoller encourages young readers to celebrate the beliefs and traditions of others as well. In a poignant tale of interfaith friendship, Hannah (who is Jewish), Molly (who is Christian), and Savera (who is Muslim) discover that with mutual love and respect, friendships can blossom just about anywhere!
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