Story Monsters Ink Magazine

03/27/2026

So Proud of Our March Issue 💚
Grateful for the voices, stories, and heart that came together in this issue. 💚

✨ Inside Our March Issue: Lauren Sánchez Bezos + an Inspiring Lineup ✨ We’re honored to feature Lauren Sánchez Bezos on our March cover—and to share an incredible lineup of voices inside this issue.

Our March issue of Story Monsters Ink® is here!

This month’s lineup includes interviews with Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Adam Wallace, Brittany Petish, Annette Bay Pimentel, Sarah E. Pearsall, and Sandra Neil Wallace.

You’ll also find:
📚 Conrad Storad introducing a herd of new friends
✍️ Judy Newman sharing advice for writers
📖 Nick Spake reviewing The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist

Plus, don’t miss our newest book reviews and spring reading list—it’s all inside!

📖 Read the digital issue for free: www.StoryMonstersInk.com

03/27/2026

✨ Inside Our March Issue: Lauren Sánchez Bezos + an Inspiring Lineup ✨ We’re honored to feature Lauren Sánchez Bezos on our March cover—and to share an incredible lineup of voices inside this issue.

Our March issue of Story Monsters Ink® is here!

This month’s lineup includes interviews with Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Adam Wallace, Brittany Petish, Annette Bay Pimentel, Sarah E. Pearsall, and Sandra Neil Wallace.

You’ll also find:
📚 Conrad Storad introducing a herd of new friends
✍️ Judy Newman sharing advice for writers
📖 Nick Spake reviewing The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist

Plus, don’t miss our newest book reviews and spring reading list—it’s all inside!

📖 Read the digital issue for free: www.StoryMonstersInk.com

03/12/2026

Marky, take a bow! ✨

This book should be in classrooms!
https://www.amazon.com/Marky-MAGNIFICENT-Fairy-Cynthia-OBrien/dp/1589850157/
Bulk orders? Contact Linda Radke at www.Storymonsters.com

03/04/2026

📚 The February issue of Story Monsters Ink® is here!

Our February line-up includes interviews with:

• James Agals
• Selina Alko
• Kate Hosford
• Tony Cointreau
• Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
• DK Ryland

Plus: 🌦 Conrad Storad shares his latest weather predictions in Conrad’s Classroom 📖 Nick Spake reviews Grow, plus much more!

And be sure to check out our newest book reviews and Winter Reading List — it’s all included.

Did you know? Story Monsters Ink® digital subscriptions are free.
No strings attached — just sign up and enjoy every issue.

👉 Subscribe and start reading today!
www.StoryMonstersInk.com 📚

02/22/2026

✨ From the pages of Story Monsters Ink® ✨

In our January issue, we’re honored to feature a heartfelt reflection by Judy Newman, Chief Impact Officer at Scholastic Corporation, a longtime friend of Story Monsters, and a cherished monthly columnist for the magazine.

This month, Judy reflects on the joy of reading, imagination, and the books that shape us—drawing inspiration from lifelong readers like Taylor Swift.

Her words remind us that stories stay with us from childhood into adulthood, offering escape, connection, and the courage to dream.

And if this message reaches Taylor, please know that Story Monsters Ink® sends it with love. 🐲📚💛

02/15/2026

🌵 Happy 114th Birthday, Arizona! 🌵From Story Monster & Friends
On February 14, 1912, Arizona became the 48th state — bold, resilient, and full of unforgettable stories.

During Arizona’s Centennial year in 2012, Arizona Way Out West & Witty was honored as ONEBOOKAZ for Kids (2012) — a statewide recognition celebrating books that reflect the spirit and history of the Grand Canyon State.

Written by Conrad J. Storad and Lynda Exley and illustrated by Michael Hagelberg, this engaging nonfiction title has entertained and educated young readers with humorous history, surprising facts, and wacky true stories that make Arizona unforgettable.

Arizona history is now required reading in third grade (previously taught in fourth), making engaging and memorable resources more important than ever.
🏆 ONEBOOKAZ for Kids (2012, Arizona Centennial Year) • USA Best Book Award • Moonbeam Children’s Book Award — Silver • Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Silver Medal • Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist • Eric Hoffer Award Finalist • New Mexico–Arizona Book Award Finalist
Conrad lived and worked in Arizona for more than 24 years, building a legacy of science and nature writing for young readers. Though he now resides in his home state of Ohio, his loyalty to Story Monsters — and to Arizona storytelling — has never wavered. He continues to inspire young readers nationwide through his monthly science column in Story Monsters Ink®.

Story Monsters is proudly based in Arizona — home of Story Monster & Friends — celebrating the Grand Canyon State where our stories begin.
Because Arizona history shouldn’t just be required. It should be unforgettable.

📚 Teachers and librarians: To request a review copy for classroom or library consideration, please contact Linda F. Radke at [email protected].

➡️ Learn more or order:
https://storymonsters.com/store/azwoww

02/15/2026

What if one book could change the way a classroom sees “different”?
I Just Am invites readers into Bryan’s world — reminding us that dreams, emotions, and hopes are shared by all of us.

A powerful resource for families, teachers, and libraries — and an important step toward empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

Meet the Lambkes:
https://www.ijustambook.com

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02/13/2026

Children experience loss — but they don’t always have the words for it.
An Early Childhood Director calls Finding Joy a comforting story that helps children begin understanding those feelings — and it’s being placed in a learning center library for classroom use.

If you’re building a thoughtful SEL or grief-support collection, this belongs in it.

Order your copy here:
https://storymonsters.com/store/finding-joy

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