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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.

🐶🎧🐷After listening to The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy, Riley decided his squeaky toy isn’t going missing anytime soon...
10/12/2025

🐶🎧🐷After listening to The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy, Riley decided his squeaky toy isn’t going missing anytime soon! 🐾💖Inspired by Linda Harkey’s heartwarming story from the Little Monsters Read-Along series. ✨

Visit www.HarkeyAnimalTales.com and www.StudioStoryMonster.com to join the adventure!

Got a furry listener? 🐾💗
Show us your critter enjoying The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy with their favorite toy nearby — your picture might be featured on our website or in Story Monsters Ink®! 📸💚

Photos of Riley by Linda Foster Radke

🎶 From the Garden to Oslo! 🇳🇴✨We’re thrilled to announce that “Who Are These Bugs?” — a song from the children’s musical...
10/10/2025

🎶 From the Garden to Oslo! 🇳🇴✨
We’re thrilled to announce that “Who Are These Bugs?” — a song from the children’s musical Cate and the Garden Bandits — has been named a SEMI-FINALIST for Best Original Song or Score at the ICEBERG Film Awards in Norway!

📘 Based on the book Cate and the Garden Bandits written by Betsy Coffeen 🪴 Published by Story Monsters Press
🌟 A Studio Story Monster Production (Story Monsters LLC)

🎵 Music & Lyrics by: Zachary R. Simpson
🎙️ Performed by: Erin Rementer
💼 Executive Producer: Zachary R. Simpson
🎬 Directed by: Linda F. Radke

Out of nearly 200 international submissions, this whimsical tune stood out for its creativity, heart, and joyful storytelling — proof that even the smallest bugs can make the biggest buzz! 🐞💚

✨ Congratulations to our Story Monsters family, Betsy Coffeen, and everyone who helped bring this magical project to life!

💙 A special thank-you to the ICEBERG Film Awards () team for celebrating creative storytelling from around the world!

Betsy Coffeen Zachary Simpson. Erin Rementer

💚✨ A huge thank-you to author Raven Howell! ✨💚Her generous contribution to our Story Monsters Greenie Box™ campaign came...
10/09/2025

💚✨ A huge thank-you to author Raven Howell! ✨💚

Her generous contribution to our Story Monsters Greenie Box™ campaign came at exactly the right time! 📦

Our shelves at Story Monsters® have been running low, and we have many Title I schools, children’s hospitals, and organizations caring for kids in need waiting for their next delivery of Greenie Boxes™ and new books!

Thanks to Raven’s kindness, we can now build even more boxes filled with books, hope, and encouragement for children across the country. 📚💖

Each $49 donation helps us build another Greenie Box™ — and for every box donated, Story Monsters Press contributes 25 free books to keep the shelves stocked and the smiles growing!

💚 Want to help?
You can donate funds, send new children’s books, or simply share this post to spread the word!

Together, we’re showing that one story — and one act of kindness — can make a world of difference. 💫

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to learn more!
https://storymonsters.com/story-monster-greenie-box

Raven Howell Balsz School District Kenilworth Elementary SchoolBarnes & Noble

🌎✨ Story Monsters Goes Nationwide! ✨🌎We’re thrilled to share that our latest news release — “Major General and Story Mon...
10/09/2025

🌎✨ Story Monsters Goes Nationwide! ✨🌎

We’re thrilled to share that our latest news release — “Major General and Story Monsters® Team Up to Deliver Books and Hope to Children Nationwide” — has reached hundreds of major media outlets and news platforms across the country!

Thanks to EIN Presswire’s global distribution network, our story is now featured on AP News, Yahoo, Google News, Bing, and over 200 media sites, including education, publishing, lifestyle, and military industry newswires. 📚💫

From Arizona to New York, coast to coast, the Story Monsters Greenie Box™ initiative — in partnership with Major General Alan B. Salisbury (USA, Ret.) — is bringing books, hope, and inspiration to children in Title I schools, children’s hospitals, and military-connected classrooms nationwide. 💚📦

Read the full release here:
🔗 https://www.einpresswire.com/article/854330595/major-general-and-story-monsters-team-up-to-deliver-books-and-hope-to-children-nationwide

Story Monsters Greenie Box™️ expands with support from Major General Alan B. Salisbury, bringing books and encouragement to children

🎬🏆 BEST INDIE BOOK WINNER – New Horizons of Cinema, Beverly HillsHonored to be recognized among The Top 100 Visionary Fi...
10/07/2025

🎬🏆 BEST INDIE BOOK WINNER – New Horizons of Cinema, Beverly Hills

Honored to be recognized among The Top 100 Visionary Filmmakers Shaping This Season’s Indie Scene. 🎬

Get ready for a squeaky adventure you won’t want to miss! 🐾
In The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy, Nini the German Shepherd is devastated when her favorite toy disappears. Determined to find it, she teams up with her trusty brother, Lobo, for a snowy backyard search. Their playful investigation uncovers unexpected clues, giggle-worthy moments, and a surprise encounter with Speedy, a clever pack rat with a secret.

This sweet and funny tale celebrates friendship, honesty, and perseverance—reminding young readers that even the smallest adventures can lead to the biggest lessons and the happiest endings. 💖

www.HarkeyAnimalTales.com 🐷🐾📗

📘 The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy
by Linda Harkey, illustrated by Mike Minick
(Published by Story Monsters Press)

Books by Linda Harkey Beverly Hills, California

Official Selection — 2025 EPIC ACG Fest! 🌟We’re thrilled to announce that S.T.E.A.M. CHRONICLES: NIGHT WATCHERS, written...
10/07/2025

Official Selection — 2025 EPIC ACG Fest! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that S.T.E.A.M. CHRONICLES: NIGHT WATCHERS, written by Conrad J. Storad, illustrated by Jeff Yesh, and published by Story Monsters Press, has been named an Official Selection at the 2025 EPIC ACG Fest! 🎬✨

Celebrating creativity across animation, comics, and gaming, the EPIC ACG Fest recognizes imaginative works that inspire audiences of all ages — and Night Watchers truly embodies that spirit.

In this science-filled adventure, Story Monster teams up with Eddie the Elf Owl to explore the fascinating world of nocturnal creatures throughout North America. 🌙🦉 Through engaging storytelling and dynamic “graphic novel”–style illustrations, Night Watchers sparks curiosity and brings science and literacy to life in exciting new ways.

Designed for young readers, teachers, and parents alike, S.T.E.A.M. CHRONICLES: NIGHT WATCHERS proves that curiosity never sleeps.

📘 S.T.E.A.M. CHRONICLES: NIGHT WATCHERS
✍️ By Conrad J. Storad | Illustrated by Jeff Yesh
🏢 Published by Story Monsters Press
🏆 Official Selection – EPIC ACG Fest 2025

💚 Celebrating 40 Years of Stories — and Giving Back!For four decades, Story Monsters® has believed that every child dese...
10/06/2025

💚 Celebrating 40 Years of Stories — and Giving Back!
For four decades, Story Monsters® has believed that every child deserves access to stories that inspire, comfort, and spark imagination.

Through the Story Monsters Greenie Box™, we deliver that magic — one box at a time — to Title I schools, hospitals, and libraries across the country. Each box is filled with books, plush keychains, and heart. 💚

📦 Learn how to sponsor or contribute: storymonsters.com/story-monster-greenie-box

🌍✨ A Night to Remember in Rome! ✨🌍We are thrilled to share that Studio Story Monster®, a division of Story Monsters LLC,...
10/05/2025

🌍✨ A Night to Remember in Rome! ✨🌍

We are thrilled to share that Studio Story Monster®, a division of Story Monsters LLC, brought home two international wins at the prestigious DIARIO ITALIANO Script Awards on October 1, 2025 — selected from more than 4,000 entries!

🎶 Best Indie International Song
The Magical Garden – from Cate and the Garden Bandits: The Musical
Inspired by the book by Betsy Coffeen | Music & Lyrics: Zachary Simpson

🎧 Best International Audiobook
Little Lucy Ladybug: Where Are My Spots?
Written by Judy Cunningham & Angie Ford-Green | Narrated by Heidi Immler

Betsy Coffeen Zachary Simpson Rome audiobooks

Meet Siona Talekar, the 13-year-old author and illustrator behind I Know What You Do When I Go to School! 🌟Her latest sk...
10/05/2025

Meet Siona Talekar, the 13-year-old author and illustrator behind I Know What You Do When I Go to School! 🌟

Her latest sketch, “Mustache,” captures the same imagination and humor that make her storytelling so special — playful, expressive, and full of heart. 💛🐱

From picture books to whimsical art, Siona reminds us that creativity knows no age limit.

📚 Follow Siona’s artistic journey and stay tuned for more from this rising young storyteller!

www.studiostorymonster.com



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It’s Royal Time! ✨The clock is ticking ⏰ — the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards deadline is TODAY!📚 Open to all genres — chil...
10/03/2025

It’s Royal Time! ✨
The clock is ticking ⏰ — the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards deadline is TODAY!

📚 Open to all genres — children’s, YA, and adult books.
🏆 Winners will be announced January 2026.

Don’t let your story go unnoticed. ✨
👉 Enter now: StoryMonstersBookAwards.com

🇮🇹✨ Una Notte da Ricordare a Roma! ✨🇮🇹(A Night to Remember in Rome!)The Legend of Ranger: The Reindeer Who Couldn’t Fly ...
10/01/2025

🇮🇹✨ Una Notte da Ricordare a Roma! ✨🇮🇹
(A Night to Remember in Rome!)

The Legend of Ranger: The Reindeer Who Couldn’t Fly by Major General Alan B. Salisbury (Ret.) has been awarded BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM 2025 at the prestigious DIARIO ITALIANO Script Awards in Rome! 🏆🎬

Adapted from the beloved holiday book, this animated story continues to inspire young and old with its timeless message of perseverance, courage, and believing in yourself.

We are so proud of Major General Salisbury — a valued Story Monsters LLC client — and honored that he entrusted us with his publicity. Ranger’s holiday journey has now been honored in Italy with the Best Animated Short Film 2025 award, extending its message of hope and perseverance to audiences far beyond its pages.

Alan B. Salisbury is a retired U.S. Army Major General who commanded worldwide information systems programs, completing a 30-year career as Commanding General of the U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command. He later held senior IT leadership roles, guiding Learning Tree International (NASDAQ: LTRE) through its IPO. He co-founded the Code of Support Foundation and founded Opus One Studios to produce creative works supporting worthy causes. A West Point graduate, he holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Stanford University. Salisbury is the author of The Legend of Ranger and Johnny Vet: America’s Original Superhero.

👉 Learn more about Ranger here:

https://opus-one-studios.myshopify.com/?shpxid=344b6cf3-7d4d-4967

Our little piggy is bringing home the bronze! 🐷🏆The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy by Linda Harkey (Story Monsters Press...
10/01/2025

Our little piggy is bringing home the bronze! 🐷🏆
The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy by Linda Harkey (Story Monsters Press) has won the Best Story/Plot Bronze Award at the Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards 2025.

Linda Harkey, your storytelling shines brighter than ever! 🌟📖

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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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