Story Monsters Ink Magazine

10/30/2025

They say the best is saved for last — and this time, I think they’re right. 😉Honored to be featured as #25 in CMO Times’ “25 Examples of Using Humor and Storytelling in Marketing.”

At Story Monsters LLC, we believe storytelling should be an experience — one kids can hear, hold, and feel. Our feature highlights showed how The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy by Linda Harkey came to life through our Little Monsters Read-Along program and a playful pink piggy plush keychain that children could enjoy while listening.

📚💜 It’s a wonderful reminder that storytelling isn’t just about books — it’s about creating connection through sound, touch, and imagination.

Read the full article here:
👉 https://cmotimes.com/qa/25-examples-of-using-humor-and-storytelling-in-marketing

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



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They say the best is saved for last — and this time, I think they’re right. 😉Honored to be featured as #25 in CMO Times’ “25 Examples of Using Humor and Storytelling in Marketing.” At Story Monsters LLC, we believe storytelling should be an experience — one kids can hear, hold, and fe...

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

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10/27/2025

’s October Hot Off the Press features “Jamie’s Journey: Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling” by Sharon Wozny,and illustrated by Melissa Bailey

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Jamie’s Journey: Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling�(Story Monsters Press)

13-year-old Jamie struggles with the complex emotions she feels after her 10-year-old sister, Jordan, is diagnosed with cancer. Jamie ultimately finds solace expressing her feelings in a journal. Drawing on her experience volunteering with the Children’s Cancer Network, author Sharon Wozny has written this book especially for siblings of pediatric cancer patients who may feel forgotten and unimportant. Part-book, part-journal, Jamie’s Journey: Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling, gives these siblings a safe place to record their own experiences. Wozny encourages readers to write and draw in their journal, telling them, “There are no rules” and “This is all about you!”

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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10/22/2025

Take flight with a classic from our Story Monsters Ink®️ archives! 🐦✨

Let’s turn back the pages to December 2024, when Conrad’s Classroom took us on a finch-tastic flight in “One Finch, Two Finch, Red Finch… Goldfinch!” 🐦💛

With a spirit of exploration and a touch of Dr. Seuss-style fun, Conrad J. Storad reminded us how much we can learn just by observing the world around us.

A favorite from our archives that still sparks curiosity in readers of all ages!

Can you imagine missing even one of Conrad Storad’s Classroom columns? Why chance it?

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10/06/2025

🎃 You never know where your Story Monsters Ink® ad might appear!

This ad for 364 Days Until Halloween (featured in our September issue) just made a surprise appearance on our social media channels! 👻

It’s our way of saying thank you to our amazing advertisers and supporters* — because when you advertise in Story Monsters Ink®, you’re never just buying space… you’re joining our monster-sized family of storytellers, educators, and dreamers. 💚

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10/05/2025

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


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09/29/2025

We’re beyond proud to see Conrad J. Storad featured in the 2025 Buckeye Book Fair Catalog! 📚✨ Congratulations, Conrad — your work continues to inspire readers and authors alike.

Check out the catalog here ➝https://buckeyebookfair.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Final-2025-Buckeye-Book-Fair-Catalog-1.pdf

🌟 Did you know? Conrad is available for school visits, library events, conferences, and trade shows.

👉 Visit www.ConradStorad.com for more information.


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