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Story Monsters LLC   Everything Children’s Books and School Express Press, and opportunities to connect with schools and the media through AuthorBookings.com. You have come to the right place.

Story Monsters LLC is dedicated to helping authors of all genres strive for excellence through our marketing and promotion programs, book awards contests, and the award-winning Story Monsters Ink® magazine. Story Monsters LLC is home to the award-winning Story Monsters Ink® magazine, the literary resource for teachers, librarians, and parents—selected by School Library Journal as one of the best m

agazines for kids and teens. We also help authors of all genres strive for excellence through our award-winning marketing and publicity services, Dragonfly Book Awards contests, programs such as Story Monsters Approved! The Literary Resource for Teachers and Librarians. The Marketing Solution for Authors and Publishers.

🎉 Celebrating Young Voices: A Teacher’s Dedication, A Student’s Achievement — Pulse Wins Best Student Poetry Award!Congr...
10/31/2025

🎉 Celebrating Young Voices: A Teacher’s Dedication, A Student’s Achievement — Pulse Wins Best Student Poetry Award!

Congratulations to writing teacher Sheila Rowe and her students on this incredible honor from the Edgar Allan Poe International Screenwriter Awards! 🏆

For ten years, Sheila has led the Young Authors Project, helping students discover their voices and the courage to share them with the world. As a former special education teacher, I’m inspired by her dedication to bringing out the best in every student. 💚

Published by School Express Press, an imprint of Story Monsters LLC.

~ Linda F. Radke, Monster-in-Chief, Publisher, Story Monsters LLC


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🇺🇸✨ A Salute to a True American Hero! I’m deeply honored that Johnny Vet: America’s Original Superhero (USA) has been na...
10/31/2025

🇺🇸✨ A Salute to a True American Hero! I’m deeply honored that Johnny Vet: America’s Original Superhero (USA) has been named Best Comic Book at the 2025 Epic ACG Fest! 🎖️

This year’s festival featured more than 70 projects from over 20 countries, bringing together creators from around the world to celebrate excellence in animation, comics, games, and audiobooks.

My heartfelt gratitude to the Epic ACG Fest Committee for this recognition — and to Major General Alan B. Salisbury, author of Johnny Vet: America’s Original Superhero, for trusting me to place his remarkable book in my hands to represent him through Story Monsters LLC.

It’s a privilege to help share his inspiring message of courage, service, and patriotism with readers of all ages. 💚🇺🇸

Epic ACG Fest

🩷✨ A Celebration of Courage, Kindness, and Acceptance!We’re thrilled to share that Marky the Magnificent Fairy by Cynthi...
10/31/2025

🩷✨ A Celebration of Courage, Kindness, and Acceptance!

We’re thrilled to share that Marky the Magnificent Fairy by Cynthia Kern OBrien, illustrated by Jeff Yesh and published by Story Monsters Press, has received a Certificate of Excellence in the 2025 Ella’s Way Children’s Book Awards, honoring stories that promote acceptance, kindness, and inclusion. 🌈

Marky carries such a strong voice — one that empowers children to embrace who they are and to see the beauty in others. 💫

Congratulations to Cynthia, whose heartfelt storytelling shines through every page, and to Jeff Yesh, whose vibrant illustrations bring Marky to life. 💖

Special thanks as well to the Little Monsters Read-Along team for helping share this story’s uplifting message with young listeners everywhere. 💚

Cindy Kern OBrien

🎶 Award AnnouncementWe’re thrilled to announce that The Magical Garden has been named Best Song – Children at the White ...
10/31/2025

🎶 Award Announcement

We’re thrilled to announce that The Magical Garden has been named Best Song – Children at the White Mountains Film Fest 2025! 🌟

Inspired by the book Cate and the Garden Bandits written by Betsy Coffeen and published by Story Monsters Press, this song is part of Cate and the Garden Bandits: The Musical.

Music and Lyrics: Zachary R. Simpson
Performed by: Erin Rementer, Kalen Kelly, and Zachary R. Simpson ~ Guitar: Jimmy Sweeden | Additional Instruments: Zachary R. Simpson

Our heartfelt thanks to the White Mountains Film Fest for recognizing the creativity, imagination, and storytelling behind this project. This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from right here in Story Monster’s home state of Arizona. 🌵💚

Betsy Coffeen Arizona Talking Book Library

📚💚 Book Angels Still Exist!🪽A heartfelt thank-you to author and speech-language pathologist Connie Hunt for her very gen...
10/28/2025

📚💚 Book Angels Still Exist!🪽
A heartfelt thank-you to author and speech-language pathologist Connie Hunt for her very generous donation of her wonderful board books — Hello Mouth!, Hello Hands!, and Hello Feet! 💫

These delightful titles will soon be included in Story Monsters Greenie Boxes™, bringing smiles, stories, and literacy to children in Title I schools and children’s hospitals across the country.

Your kindness and commitment to helping children learn, grow, and communicate make you a true Book Angel. 👼✨

Would you like to become a Story Monsters Greenie Box™ Ambassador and help share the gift of reading?

🌎 Visit https://storymonsters.com/story-monster-greenie-box to learn more!

10/28/2025

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📚✨ Books that make you want to move!
Do you know any great books that encourage dance? 💃🕺

Whether it’s twirling across the living room, tapping to a tune, or learning new moves from a favorite story, books that celebrate dance help kids express joy, confidence, and creativity!

What books get your readers up and moving? Share your favorites below! 👇

Thrilled to be interviewed by Newsday! 🗞️With a circulation of 1.2 million readers, I’m honored to share insights on the...
10/27/2025

Thrilled to be interviewed by Newsday! 🗞️

With a circulation of 1.2 million readers, I’m honored to share insights on the growing trend of mobile bookstores. As I mentioned in the article, people are “hungry” to hold a real book in hand — and mobile bookstores are helping keep the magic of reading alive everywhere they go.

A special thank-you to Newsday reporter Brianne Ledda for shining a light on this inspiring movement — and for including a link to Story Monsters Ink®, where we continue to champion books, authors, and literacy every day. 💚
~ Linda F. Radke, Monster-in-Chief

🔗 https://www.newsday.com/business/mobile-bookstore-virgo-rising-the-wandering-page-t8ik3vuc

(Subscription may be required — but it’s only $0.25 for a six-month digital subscription!)

🌐 www.StoryMonstersInk.com


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This little piggy went to school! 🐽💗She swapped barnyard adventures for classroom fun, joining author Linda Harkey to in...
10/23/2025

This little piggy went to school! 🐽💗
She swapped barnyard adventures for classroom fun, joining author Linda Harkey to inspire and entertain 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students through the joy of storytelling and imagination!

From giggles to “oinks” of excitement, the students loved meeting this storybook star and hearing how Pink Piggy’s adventures came to life on the page. 💕📚

Would you like Pink Piggy to visit your classroom too?
Contact the Author at: [email protected]
Learn more: www.HarkeyAnimalTales.com

🏀✨ Our October 2025 issue of Story Monsters Ink® is here — and it’s one for the books! This month’s lineup features inte...
10/22/2025

🏀✨ Our October 2025 issue of Story Monsters Ink® is here — and it’s one for the books! This month’s lineup features interviews with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Maisha Oso, Bruce Coville, Alison Bellringer, Andrea Zuill, and Sarah Hwang.

📚 Plus:🐦 Conrad Storad’s classroom has gone to the birds
💃 Judy Newman puts on her dancing shoes
🎬 Nick Spake reviews Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical
🍂 And don’t miss our newest book reviews and fall reading list!

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🏆✨ AWARD-WINNING ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨🏆We are deeply honored to share that the Marky the Magnificent Fairy – Official Theme So...
10/19/2025

🏆✨ AWARD-WINNING ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨🏆

We are deeply honored to share that the Marky the Magnificent Fairy – Official Theme Song has been named Winner: Best Original Song at the Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition 2025! 🎶🌟

This prestigious recognition from the Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition celebrates outstanding achievements in storytelling and music—bridging the worlds of film, stage, and song.

Inspired by Marky the Magnificent Fairy: A Disability Story of Courage, Kindness, and Acceptance 🖊️Written by Cynthia Kern O’Brien · Illustrated by Jeff Yesh 📗Published by Story Monsters Press®, a division of Story Monsters LLC

🎵 Credits:• Music & Lyrics: Zachary Ryan Simpson
• Vocals: Erin Rementer • Director: Linda F. Radke, Monster-in-Chief of Story Monsters® LLC • Produced by: Studio Story Monster®, a division of Story Monsters LLC

💫 This heartwarming theme song captures Marky’s empowering message—celebrating courage, kindness, and the beauty of embracing what makes us unique.

🐾 Even Pickles, the author’s faithful furry friend, stayed close through every note and lyric!

🎧 Listen now:
👉 www.StudioStoryMonster.com

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/marky-the-magnificent-fairy-cynthia-kern-obrian/1146758270?ean=2940194774067

💜 Congratulations to our amazing creative team and heartfelt thanks to the Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition for this incredible honor!

Cindy Kern OBrien

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Story Monsters LLC is home to the award-winning Story Monsters Ink® magazine, the literary resource for teachers, librarians, and parents—selected by School Library Journal as one of the best magazines for kids and teens.

We also help authors of all genres strive for excellence through our award-winning marketing and publicity services, Dragonfly Book Awards contests, programs such as Story Monsters Approved! and School Express Press, and opportunities to connect with schools and the media through AuthorBookings.com.

You have come to the right place. The Literary Resource for Teachers and Librarians. The Marketing Solution for Authors and Publishers.

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