Nick bringing shorts program to Comic-Con
After announcing the 2014 finalists for its Animated Shorts Program, Nickelodeon is once more on the hunt for original projects. The network is bringing…
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RIF and Macy’s Reveal Reading Survey Results, Debut 2014 ‘Be Book Smart’
Reading Is Fundamental and Macy’s released the results of a new survey on Wednesday that disclosed that only 17 percent of parents view reading…
Clinton Events Put Spotlight on Indie Booksellers
Hillary Rodham Clinton is touring the country this month to promote her new book, Hard Choices (Simon & Schuster), which details her time as…
How to Use Google Plus to Generate Massive Exposure
From business communication to personal interaction, time spent connecting onlinecontinues to grow at a lightning pace. As an entrepreneur or business owner, the key to success…
T is for Transmedia: Learning through Transmedia Play
In recent years, transmedia has come into the spotlight among those creating and using media and technology for children. We believe that transmedia has…
How to Embrace Your Fears to Create Your Best Work
Are you ready to answer the question? It’s a simple one. It’s the question that will reveal once and for all whether you’re an artist or not. Are you…
James Patterson Donates Books to NYC Middle Graders
Reaffirming his advocacy of children’s literacy, James Patterson announced on Monday that he is offering every sixth grader in the New York City public…
IN CELEBRATION OF SUMMER MAGIC
People often ask me why I write the strange books I write. And my answer should be, “Summer magic.” Because growing up in suburban…
The Power of Doodling
When Tracey asked me to create a blog post for the Summer Sparks Challenge, I knew that I had to share the power of…
CAUSE AND EFFECT
WHAT IS CAUSE AND EFFECT? Cause and effect is the thread that holds a story together. If that thread is weaved straight through the…