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20/06/2025

🌟 We Made It to Round 3! 🌟
Siona’s book cover is holding strong in the AllAuthor Cover of the Month contest—and we’re so close to the final round!

📣 This contest has four rounds, and you can vote once per round—so even if you’ve voted before, we need your support again today to help push Siona’s cover into the top 24!

🗳️ Voting resets each week, so every new round gives you a fresh chance to vote.

💜 If Siona’s story and artwork have inspired you, we hope we’ve earned your vote.

🚨 Just one day left in Round 3—and then we’ll need you one last time for the final round!

👉 Vote here: https://allauthor.com/cover-of-the-month/

Thank you for cheering on this incredible young author and illustrator! 💫

19/06/2025

Story Monsters Press is thrilled to announce…
The Great Animal Escape by Linda Harkey, illustrated by Jeff Yesh, has won the Molière Cinema Prize in Paris for:
Best International Book – 2025!

Congratulations to Linda Harkey and Jeff Yesh!

Books by Linda Harkey Linda Foster Radke Paris Wild Filmmaker FilmFreeway

15/06/2025

When someone takes the time to lift up a young author, it doesn’t just support one voice—it inspires many. 💚 Thank you, Dr. Dawn Menge, for being a champion of children’s literature and for making Siona’s day (and ours)!

https://storymonsters.com/i-know-what-you-do-when-i-go-to-school?rq=Siona

Dr. Dawn Menge Lions Reading Action Program MD21 Reading Rainbow

15/06/2025

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10/06/2025

🎉 Story Monsters LLC is proud to unveil the brand-new website for award-winning children’s author Linda Harkey—a site dreamed up, designed, and published by Team Story Monster to celebrate her work!
🌐 Visit Now: www.HarkeyAnimalTales.com

This site is more than just a digital home—it’s a celebration of Harkey’s stories, characters, and her passion for sharing animal adventures with young readers everywhere.

We’re incredibly proud of how beautifully everything came together. ✨ The site was stunningly designed by Jeff Yesh, whose creativity shines through every page, and masterfully managed by Paula Hurd, who brought the project to life with care, collaboration, and a sharp eye for detail.

Explore Harkey’s full collection of heartwarming titles, including The Great Animal Escape, Desert Friends, and her soon-to-be-released book, The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy! 🐷📚

🐾 Get Ready for a Squeaky Adventure You Won’t Want to Miss!

Story Monsters Press is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy, a heartwarming and hilarious new children’s book that celebrates friendship, fun, and just a little bit of mischief.

When Nini the German Shepherd realizes her beloved pink Piggy toy has vanished, she and her trusty brother, Lobo, set out on a snowy search filled with clues, surprises, and a mischievous friend named Speedy the pack rat.

“We’re thrilled to bring this charming and meaningful story to young readers,” says Linda F. Radke, publisher at Story Monsters Press. “The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy reminds us all that friendship, honesty, and a little perseverance can make all the difference.”

Filled with lovable characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of heart, this delightful new story reminds us that even small adventures can lead to big lessons—and the happiest endings.

📚 The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy will be available soon at bookstores, online retailers, and through Story Monsters Press.

📩 Want to be the first to know when it’s released?
📖 Interested in reviewing an advance copy?

Contact:
Linda Radke
📧 [email protected]
📞 (480) 940-8182

For more information, visit www.storymonsters.com

Paula Hurd Linda Foster Radke Cristy Bertini Conrad J. Storad Judy Newman Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) Animals Australia Best Friends Animal Society Animals Today Animal Human Society National Humane Education Society

THE GREAT ANIMAL ESCAPE - Join Gracie the B***o, Bernie, Lova-Bull, and Mud Pie—an unlikely team of courageous animal friends—as they overcome the challenges of the great outdoors through grit, heart, and teamwork. Can they survive their great escape?Click here to learn more about this book. DES...

08/06/2025

“Cate and the Garden Bandits: The Musical” has been selected as BEST MUSICAL SCRIPT in the Cannes Script Festival – Spring Season 2025! 🎉

A huge thank you to Zachary R. Simpson and the team at Cannes Script Festival for this incredible honor—and congratulations to Zachary R. Simpson and the entire creative team!

Project Title:
“Cate and the Garden Bandits: The Musical”
Script by: Zachary Simpson
Based on the book by Betsy Coffeen
Published by Story Monsters Press / Studio Story Monster

Out of more than 126 submissions, this project was chosen as BEST MUSICAL SCRIPT!

ABOUT ZACHARY SIMPSON

Zachary (Z.R.) Simpson wears many creative hats at Studio Story Monster. Bringing with him a wealth of knowledge from his career as a performer for Disney, Universal Studios, and international cruise lines, as well as expertise from his degree in Music Composition, his talents cover an array of specialties that elevate the Studio Story Monster brand. He began by producing the official "Story Monster Theme Song," with lyrics written by children's book author Conrad J. Storad, and music composed by Simpson. The song, performed by Erin Rementer with Leanora Legg and Miles Rementer, went on to win multiple awards for Best Children's Song.

Simpson also produced "Who Are These Bugs?", a song from the children's musical "Cate and the Garden Bandits: The Musical", which is currently in production. The musical, based on the children's book Cate and the Garden Bandits written by Betsy Coffeen, features music and lyrics by Simpson and is performed by Erin Rementer. This musical adaptation, along with other plays he has created based on books published by Story Monsters LLC, has garnered critical acclaim and awards, showcasing his versatility and creativity in the world of children's theater.

Most recently, Simpson spearheaded the creative direction and production for Story Monsters Presents: Little Monsters Read-Along Books, a brand-new project featuring youth voice actors narrating some of our most popular books published by Story Monsters Press and other publishers. His contributions continue to enrich the Story Monsters brand and bring imaginative, high-quality content to young audiences.

Betsy Coffeen Linda Foster Radke Zachary Ryan Simpson

06/06/2025

A Box Full of Book Hugs Is On Its Way! 💚📦📚
We’re honored to share that a special Story Monsters Greenie Box™️ is headed to Project Angel Hugs, thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who contributed to Siona Talekar’s fundraising campaign!

This care-filled box includes signed copies of I Know What You Do When I Go to School by 13-year-old author Siona Talekar and other wonderful children’s books—donated with love to bring hope, comfort, and joy to young readers who need it most.

💛 Project Angel Hugs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ministering to the emotional needs of children with cancer and their families across the U.S. Through personalized care packages, cards, and heartfelt “hugs,” they remind every child that they are never alone in their fight. Age-appropriate books are a meaningful way to offer comfort and distraction during treatment and hospital stays.

The Story Monsters Greenie Box™️ will be housed at their headquarters, where their team of real-life angels will ensure these special books make it into the hands of the children who need them most.

📚 We recently learned that Project Angel Hugs needs 1,200 books every year to meet the needs of the children they serve. This is just the beginning—and with your continued support, we’re committed to helping reach that goal.

💬 “I hope my book helps kids feel braver when they have to be away from the people they love. Books always make me feel less alone and they take me to another world full of infinite possibilities.” – Siona Talekar, age 13

There’s still time to give! Every donation helps bring more book hugs to children who need them most.

👉 www.givebutter.com/siona

Sharing this message is another great way to support Siona’s fundraising campaign! 💚 Together, we make a difference.

Project Angel Hugs

06/06/2025

We are beyond thrilled to share this news!
“Cate and the Garden Bandits: The Musical” has been selected as a FINALIST in the Cannes Script Festival – Spring Season 2025! 🎉

A huge thank you to Zachary R. Simpson and the team at Cannes Script Festival for this incredible honor—and congratulations to Zachary R. Simpson and the entire creative team!

Project Title:
Cate and the Garden Bandits: The Musical
Based on the book by Betsy Coffeen
Published by Story Monsters Press

Out of more than 126 submissions, this project was chosen as one of the finalists.

Stay tuned—and we’re keeping our fingers crossed! 🎶🤞🎶

Betsy Coffeen Linda Foster Radke