Articles written by Michael Jung
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Jane Yolen Books for Younger Kids: Award-Winning Author Offers Whimsical Picture Books
Category: Picture Books
Author Jane Yolen teams up with talented artists to offer picture books that present a whimsical look at newborn babies and a funny take on a popular Christmas story. more...
Storytelling Books for Kids with Bears: Fun Books Contain Amusing Stories and Classroom Game
Category: Picture Books
Bears, cowboys, and even ninjas deliver messages of friendship and goodwill in these storytelling books for kids. more...
Top Horror Movies to Rent With Werewolves: Werewolf Pictures Make Great DVDs to Rent
Category: Horror Films (general)
Looking to find a werewolf on DVD? Check out some of these werewolf pictures that run the gamut from classic horror films to offbeat cult classic movies. more...
Category: Classroom Management Tips
Driven by a desire to help educators stop bullying, the Operation Respect program offers free online educational resources for teaching peace building through music. more...
Peter Yarrow Talks About His Books for Kids: Famous Singer/Songwriter Re-Imagines Popular Folk Songs
Category: Picture Books
Peter Yarrow, the folk singer/songwriter of Peter, Paul, & Mary, discusses what the Puff the Magic Dragon picture book and his new books for kids mean to him. more...
Category: Myths
Read about vampire society and "real" haunted houses in these great books for kids about vampires and ghosts. more...
What Writers Should Know About Writing Online: Formatting and SEO Tips for Online Content Publishing
Category: Online Publishing (general)
New to online writing? Use these tips for better online content publishing and using Google AdWords Keyword Tool to help readers find online articles. more...
From Development Executive to Author: How the Film Business Influenced Gitty Daneshvari’s Books
Category: Marketing/Selling Books
Gitty Daneshvari, author of The Makedown and School of Fear, describes how jobs at an entertainment agency and Contrafilm helped her writing. more...
Gitty Daneshvari Talks About Overcoming Fear: Author of School of Fear Shares Her Childhood Phobias
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Gitty Daneshvari's children's book School of Fear was inspired by her own childhood fears. Here, she talks about how she overcame those phobias. more...
Finding Writing Fellowships and Grants Online: How to Search for Writing Grants on the Internet
Category: Resources for Writers (general)
Locating the right grants, scholarships, and fellowships is an important step in finding good funding for writers. Here are some tips on how to start. more...
How to Make Fake Halloween Eyeballs: Fun Craft Project Makes Great Halloween Decorations
Category: Holiday Kids Crafts
Looking for some great Halloween party favors? Make your very own fake Halloween eyeballs! more...
Category: Fairytales
Award winning author Shannon Hale talks about why she enjoys re-imagining fairy tales like the Rapunzel story and other Brothers Grimm tales. more...
Kids Books Explore Unexplained Phenomena: Books Show Readers How to Levitate and Make UFO Footage
Category: Children's Non-Fiction
Hoaxbusters question hoaxes and scams - and show kids how to make fake ghost photos and other optical illusions - in these fun nonfiction books. more...
Great Halloween Movies to Rent for Kids: Scary DVD Rentals Make Fun Halloween Night Movies
Category: Horror Films (general)
Want to find Halloween movies to rent that will thrill your kids without boring you stiff? Check out this list of fun Halloween DVD rentals. more...
Top "Bad" Movies to Rent: Underrated Spoof Movies Still Provide Good Entertainment
Category: Comic Films
Michael Keaton, John Candy, and even George Clooney headline these "bad" spoof movies to rent that can still fill your nights with laughs. more...
Category: Resources for Gifted Children
Although only 10, Ben Mohler has already participated in three fossil digs and is the youngest volunteer at the Arizona Museum of Natural History. more...
Category: Children's Non-Fiction
Nonfiction books for kids help give children (and adults) a better perspective on population demographics and map reading. more...
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
Wedding day jitters and runaway brides get taken to ridiculously funny extremes in this list of romantic comedy DVDs to rent. more...
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
As science fiction genetics begin to look more plausible, take a look at this list of popular sci fi movies to rent that explore the implications of genetic engineering. more...
Category: Romantic Films
They won't help you ace your history final, but these fun movies to rent will definitely make you see Shakespeare, Einstein, and da Vinci in a new light. more...
Reviews of Hero.Com and Villain.Net: Andy Briggs Offers a Good and Bad Start to His New Book Series
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Andy Briggs' pilot books provide both intriguing and disappointing beginnings to his companion book series, Hero.Com and Villain.Net more...
Summer Movies to Rent on DVD: Blockbusters Like Spider-Man and Finding Nemo Make Great DVD Rentals
Category: Classic Films (general)
Choose a summer movie blockbuster from this list of top DVDs to rent and make your next movie night more enjoyable and affordable. more...
From Stage Play to Young Adult Novel: Playwright Laurie Brooks Discusses Creating Selkie Girl
Category: Myths
Laurie Brooks talks about how her fascination with Scottish myths and legends led her to write a play about the selkie seal people -- then adapt the play into a YA novel. more...
Category: Classic Sci-Fi TV
A great addition to any science fiction book club, the Twilight Zone graphic novel collection adds a new dimension to Rod Serling's stories. more...
Fantasy Romantic Comedy Films to Rent: Magic and Love Abound in These Popular DVD Rentals
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
Looking for films to rent with romance and enchantment? Rent a DVD from this list of romantic comedies with magical twists. more...
Sex Education Books for Children: Guides Help Teach Sexual Health and Answer Pregnancy Questions
Category: Parenting Resources (general)
Unsure of how to provide a sex education for your kids - or what kind of puberty and pregnancy information to give? Robie H. Harris' books on sex education may help. more...
Coke Sinks and Diet Coke Floats: Fun Science Experiment for Kids Teaches Liquid Density
Category: Kids Educational Activities
Want to baffle and educate the kids at the next birthday party? Here's an easy party trick you can perform that doubles as a fun science experiment in liquid density! more...
Science Experiment Teaches Kids About Density: Color Water Test Reveals Differences in Water Density
Category: Kids Educational Activities
Use this fun science experiment in classrooms or at parties to teach children the basic principles of liquid density. more...
Category: Picture Books
Picture book author Chris Gall traces the experiences in libraries, advertising agencies, and comedy clubs that led him to become a picture book artist and author. more...
Category: Picture Books
Children's author and illustrator Chris Gall explains how being stuck in traffic led to his dinosaur picture book Dinotrux and a six figure movie deal from DreamWorks. more...
Category: Graphic Novel/Comic Illustrators
Award winning cartoonist Jimmy Gownley talks about his popular graphic novel series Amelia Rules! and his thoughts on kids' comic books. more...
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
Move over Spider-Man! Hang up your cape Superman! There's a new superhero generation coming up - and these heroes are starting out young! more...
Category: Young Adult Fiction
Online gaming fans will love PJ Haarsma's new Softwire book, which finds teenager JT battling alien pirates after a mysterious treasure in a dangerous computer game. more...
Category: Children's Non-Fiction
Arabian horses, wolverines, jackrabbits, and big black bears all show up in these nonfiction animal books written for preschool to elementary school readers. more...
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
In the mood to for children's classic movies that will excite the imagination and take you to worlds you can only dream of? Check out these sci fi kid movies to rent. more...
Category: Online Games
Author and computer game designer PJ Haarsma talks about how he studied the best computer games to create his popular role playing computer game The Rings of Orbis. more...
Category: Young Adult Fiction
Science fiction author PJ Haarsma talks about the real-world influences behind his popular science fiction book series The Softwire. more...
Kids Graphic Novels for Animal Lovers: Popular Kids Comic Books Showcase Animal Heroes
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
From a daydreaming mouse to a telepathic dog, the animal protagonists in these kids comic books will delight children of all ages. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Hear James Earl Jones, Amanda Bynes, Elijah Wood and other SAG actors give online readings of children's books on Screen Actors Guild Foundation's Storyline Online. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Children's book lovers meet their favorite children's authors at Project Book Babe. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
For years, book buyer Faith Hochhalter has promoted children's authors. On April 4, 2009, authors returned the favor by creating a benefit to pay her medical expenses. more...
Interview With YA Author Kimberly K. Jones: Young Adult Writer Reveals Her Inspirations
Category: Young Adult Fiction
Children's author Kimberly K. Jones shares the behind-the-scenes stories that inspired her young adult novels Sand Dollar Summer and The Genie Scheme. more...
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
Learn fun horror movie trivia about the cult classic movies that inspired the heroes of Monsters vs. Aliens! more...
Alien Book Series for Kids: Chapter Books Let Readers Make First Contact With Alien Worlds
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Alien sightings, strange encounters, and bizarre abductions fill the pages of these chapter book series that send kids on adventures beyond imagination. more...
Return to Witch Mountain: More Disney Adventures for the Psychic Kids
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
Return to Witch Mountain again in these movies that reinterpret these classic Disney adventures. more...
Category: Fairytales
Kimberly K. Jones' new fantasy novel shows the problems of greed -- and the power of generosity. more...
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
Want a break from reality? Choose a DVD from this list of romantic comedy movies to rent with fairy tale twists the next time you're in the mood for fantasy and romance. more...
Category: Picture Books
Author and teacher Elisa Linovitz Snader talks about how her picture book The Wheelchair helps teach kids about disabilities. more...
Category: Animated Films (general)
Comic book and television writer Adam Beechen talks about the differences between comic book writing and writing for animated cartoons. more...
How to Launch a Television Writing Career: 3 More Tips for Entering the Entertainment Industry
Category: Film/TV Industry (general)
Television writer Adam Beechen offers more tips writers should know before trying to break into the television writing industry. more...
Category: Marketing/PR (general)
Get Internet marketing help from publicist Penny Sansevieri, who's helped many authors successfully use online marketing promotion. more...
Category: Web Advertising
Interested in marketing your book? Publicist Penny Sansevieri shows how Internet marketing promotion and advertising can help writers succeed. more...
Review of Rapunzel's Revenge: Fairy Tale Story Recast as a Wild Western
Category: Fairytales
She's not a damsel in distress anymore! Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and Nathan Hale give Rapunzel a Western outlaw makeover in their all ages graphic novel. more...
Review of My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison: Romantic Comedy Fantasy Novel Full of Enchantment
Category: Fairytales
Think all fairy godmothers are like the ones in a Cinderella movie? You haven't met Chrissy Everstar. more...
Independent Comic Book Publishing: An Interview With Comic Artist Ben Glendenning
Category: Graphic Novel/Comic Illustrators
Artist Ben Glendenning has been publishing comic books since he was in the sixth grade. Here, he talks about networking with creative groups and how to make a comic book. more...
Category: Picture Books
New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss takes kids on a madcap chase through New York in his first comic book story. more...
Review of Stinky by Eleanor Davis: Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book Spins a Wonderfully Gross Tale
Category: Picture Books
Who would have thought that monsters were scared of kids? Cartoonist Eleanor Davis did -- and it led her to publish a children's book. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Storyteller Tom Birdseye talks about the importance and challenges of publishing children's books to encourage kids literacy. more...
Category: Young Adult Fiction
Popular young adult author Janette Rallison offers a laugh out loud romantic comedy about high school plays and romances that will have readers rolling in the aisles. more...
Inside the Voice Actor's Studio: Voice Actor Yuri Lowenthal Talks About Voice Acting
Category: Animated Films (general)
Curious about voice over acting? Veteran voice over actor Yuri Lowenthal shares his insights into providing voices for animated cartoon characters. more...
Category: Middle/High School (general)
Young adult author Janette Rallison encourages kids literacy with her author visits and writing workshops. more...
Barack Obama Meets Spider-Man: Spidey Attends Obama’s Inauguration in The Amazing Spider-Man" #583
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
Marvel Comics' web slinger lends a hand to the forty-fourth president of the United States in a special bonus feature story. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
The first book in Bruce Coville's Magic Shop Book series, The Monster's Ring has been thrilling Halloween lovers for decades. more...
Review of Selkie Girl by Laurie Brooks: Scottish Myths Inspire Coming of Age Story
Category: Myths
Award-winning playwright Laurie Brooks crafts an all-new legend of the selkie folk - mythical seal people who transform into humans. more...
Category: Kids Educational Activities
Want to help kids value books and encourage kids literacy? Turn books into prizes they can win in educational games! Here's how. more...
Review of Jellaby by Kean Soo: All-Ages Comic Melts Your Heart With its Loveable Monster
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
Kean Soo's debut graphic novel brings to life the best imaginary friend any kid could ask for. more...
The Real Darren Shan: Creator of the Cirque du Freak Books Shares His Writer's Journey
Category: Teen Fiction Series
Author Darren Shan reveals how he made the leap from adult novelist to author of some of the most popular books about vampires and other monster books for young adults. more...
Saving Spider-Girl: How Comic Book Fans Rescued a Cult Favorite… Again and Again
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
What happens when superheroes need saving? Spider-Girl's fans answered this when they rescued her comic book from cancellation multiple times. more...
Category: Fairytales
Lemony Snicket and Brett Helquist team up to tell a Christmas story about miracles, abstract art, and Korean food. more...
How Peter Parker's Daughter Became a Superhero: The History of Spider-Girl
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
The teenage daughter of Spider-Man, Spider-Girl provides comic book fans with an exciting new female superhero. more...
Letters for Santa Claus: Around the World, Post Offices Help Others Have a Merry Christmas
Category: Historical Resources (general)
Every year, children's letters to Santa Claus receive answers - with some help from your friendly neighborhood postal workers. more...
Review of Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum: An American Fairytale Classic Continues
Category: Fairytales
The third book in Baum's beloved Oz series takes readers on a new adventure with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and many new friends. more...
Interview with Reading Specialist Alethea Eason: Educator Shares Thoughts on Teaching Literacy
Category: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship
Reading specialist Alethea Eason offers resources for creating effective literacy lessons. more...
A Talk With Science Fiction Author Alethea Eason: Birth of Popular Middle Grade Chapter Book: Hungry
Category: Teen Science Fiction
Author of science fiction book Hungry explains how fate, a writing exercise, and a math specialist helped her craft a comedy about a charismatic flesh-eating space alien more...
Review of Hungry by Alethea Eason: Middle School Book Serves Out of This World Comedy
Category: Teen Science Fiction
Alethea Eason's first novel introduces you to a flesh-eating space alien and makes you like her! more...
The Real Origin of Superman: How a Megalomaniacal Villain Evolved into the Man of Steel
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
For decades, Superman set the standard for modern superheroes. So it may come as a shock to learn that his superhero creators originally meant for him to be a villain. more...
Category: Teen Science Fiction
Star Wars meets The Matrix in science fiction author PJ Haarsma's second installment to his popular Softwire series. more...
Dinosaur Picture Books for Kids: Authors Jane Yolen and Chris Gall Offer Prehistoric Fun
Category: Picture Books
Silly and wonderfully bizarre dinosaur pictures fill these great dinosaur books for preschool and early elementary kids. more...
Category: Teaching & Technology
Students learn new ways of analyzing literature through "Wiki-Wire," a school project that lets them develop an online lexicon for the sci fi Softwire book series. more...
Category: Children's Non-Fiction
From robotic toys to SETI at home, these science books for kids showcase the ever changing world of robotics and astrobiology. more...
Peter Yarrow Talks about Social Responsibilities: Educational Quotes on Preventing War and Conflict
Category: Social Activism
Social activist and singer Peter Yarrow talks about the U.S.'s need to recognize and make amends for its misdeeds in Vietnam, Iraq, and with Guantanamo Bay prisoners. more...
Category: Fairytales
Check out these fun self published books for kids that give a new take on Halloween magic and monsters. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Since 2001, students around the world have helped donate over 9 million books to kids through Scholastic Book Clubs' ClassroomsCare literacy campaign. more...
Category: Writing Fiction (general)
Author Gitty Daneshvari discusses how her YA novel School of Fear evolved - and will keep evolving - after Warner Brothers optioned its film rights. more...
An Interview With Author Gitty Daneshvari: Author Reveals Inspirations Behind School of Fear
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Author Gitty Daneshvari talks about the influences behind her children's book School of Fear - and what readers can expect from future books in the series. more...
Category: Picture Books
Let kids study Chinese through these fun and informative picture books that help kids learn Chinese characters and appreciate Chinese calligraphy and artwork. more...
Picture Books of Japanese and African Stories: Different Art Mediums Give New Look to Classic Tales
Category: Picture Books
Find amazing eagle and tsunami pictures in these books by Caldecott winner Ed Young and author Kimiko Kajikawa that retell an African fable and true Japanese story more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
A fictional Oregon trail pioneer and Dust Bowl folk hero star in these historical fiction books that take different looks at American history events. more...
Movie Review of The Time Traveler's Wife: Audrey Niffenegger’s Bestseller Now a New Romantic Movie
Category: Romantic Films
Based on the bestseller by Audrey Niffenegger, The Time Traveler's Wife offers a romantic time travel movie about accepting fate and finding joy in life's moments. more...
Category: Children's Non-Fiction
Learn little-known-facts about the War Between the States in these nonfiction books on the American Civil War. more...
Cool Quotes From Books for Kids: Catchy First Lines Pull Readers Into Stories
Category: Children’s Books (general)
See if these first lines from books for kids make you want to keep reading. more...
Category: Children's Non-Fiction
The history of African American slavery and the American Revolution come to life in these chapter books and graphic novel. more...
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
Want to spend a night laughing at your favorite sci fi videos? Then check out these great movies to rent that lampoon Star Wars, Star Trek, and the Frankenstein movie. more...
Astronaut Nonfiction Books for Kids: Discover Unknown Stories of the NASA Space Program
Category: Children's Non-Fiction
From a boy's dream of the moon landing to the true story of 13 women who led the way for the first American female astronaut, these books will amaze fans of space travel. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Nonprofit organization Kids Need to Read raises money through donations and Ebay online auctions to buy books for schools, libraries, and other institutions in need. more...
Top DVDs to Rent for Movie Night: Popular DVD Rentals Make Movies More Affordable
Category: Classic Films (general)
Want to make your next movie night more enjoyable and affordable? Choose a movie from this list of top films to rent. more...
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
Help children discover the joy of kids comic books by introducing them to Owly, Jellaby, and Binky the Space Cat. more...
Category: Children's DVDs
Trying to decide on some good children's films to rent for your kids? Choose from this list of popular DVD rentals that are fun for both parents and children. more...
Category: Playwrights & Stage Actors (general)
Award-winning playwright Laurie Brooks talks about her playwriting background and the evolution of youth theatre. more...
Category: Classic Sci-Fi TV
Fans of classic Twilight Zone episodes will enjoy this new Twilight Zone collection of graphic novels based on Rod Serling's original teleplays. more...
Category: Classic Film Musicals
Looking for films to rent that will leave you dancing and humming catchy tunes? Then check out this list of DVDs to rent for fans of Broadway plays. more...
Faerie and Dragon Books for Kids: Faerie Pop Up Books and Dragon Stories Make Great Gifts
Category: Fairytales
Looking for a dragon gift or faerie pictures to share with the fantasy lover in your family? Check out this mythology pop up book, faerie lore guide, and dragon story. more...
Category: Parenting Resources (general)
Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley's It's Perfectly Normal helps facilitate sex education in schools and aids parents in answering their kids' pregnancy questions. more...
Fun Party Trick Also a Cool Science Experiment: Flavored Snow Cone Syrups Teach Kids About Density
Category: Kids Educational Activities
Here's a simple party trick you can do with everyday party stuff that will teach kids about the density of water and other liquids. more...
Dragon Picture Books for Kids: Storybooks Feature Popular Mythological Animals
Category: Picture Books
Funny and wacky illustrations fill these dragon picture books for kids that are meant to be read aloud. more...
Category: Writing Picture Books
Children's book illustrator and author Chris Gall discusses his creative process. more...
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
Kids Love Comics, a nonprofit organization started by award-winning cartoonists, advocates the use of comic books and graphic novels in schools and libraries. more...
Children's Books with Superhero Kids: Kids Get to Enjoy Superpowers in These Fun Chapter Books
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Superhero kids take center stage in these children's books, which poke fun at the superhero genre while providing some fast fun entertainment for young readers. more...
Category: Young Adult Fiction
Not all summer vacations are about road trips and theme parks. Check out this summer reading list of books about first love, responsibility, and other rites of passage. more...
Category: Children's Non-Fiction
Learn weird and scary facts about good bacteria, Bigfoot sightings, and giant animals in these bizarre but fun nonfiction trivia books for children. more...
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
Take movie vacation adventures with these sci fi videos and fantasy films to rent that take you to the kingdom of Fantasia or a safari adventure in a suburban backyard more...
Category: Action Films/Thrillers (general)
Want to see some real over-the-top movie stunts? Check out these funny parodies that poke fun at Top Gun, Rambo, and a whole bunch of classic kung fu movies. more...
Category: Web Advertising
Science fiction author PJ Haarsma talks about how authors can use online promotion and an interactive multimedia presentation to improve their book marketing. more...
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
You don't need superpowers to be the girl heroes in these kids graphic novels that celebrate the girl power in everyday life. more...
Category: Youth Activities
An adjunct of Screen Actors Guild Foundation's literacy program BookPALS, Pencil PALS helps improve writing skills for children by finding pen pals for kids. more...
BookPALS Brings SAG Actors Into Classrooms: Performing Artists Literacy Program Gets Kids Reading
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Started by Mission Impossible actress Barbara Bain, Screen Actors Guild Foundation BookPALS promotes student literacy with performing artists and classroom games. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Twilight series author Stephenie Meyer raises thousands by auctioning off her manuscripts and books to help pay a friend's medical bills. more...
Category: Writing YA/Chapter Books
Young adult writer Kimberly K. Jones shares her writing strategies in an informative Q & A session. more...
Fantasy Travel Books for Children: Alien Worlds and Magical Adventures Fill These Fun Chapter Books
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Bored with your everyday life? Take a trip to an alien world, undersea realm, or alternate universe in these fun fantasy chapter books with fantasy wizards and ETs. more...
Category: Children’s TV (general)
From Mary Poppins to The Wizard of Oz, children's books have been transformed into children's classic movies for years. But can the children's films match the books? more...
How Universal Studios Created The Munster Family: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Munsters TV Show
Category: Horror Films (general)
Learn The Munsters' suprising connection to Leave it to Beaver and other fun facts about Universal Studios' popular monster family sitcom. more...
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
Think you've seen all the Escape to Witch Mountain Disney movies? Odds are you'll find a few here that will surprise you. more...
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
If you enjoy romantic films with mistaken identities, fateful encounters, and quirky coincidences, then chances are you'll love these popular DVD rentals. more...
Category: Classroom Activities
Use this learning disability simulation activity to gain insights into why some learning disabled students have problems with writing. more...
Time Travel Books For Kids: Fun Chapter Books Send Kids to the Middle Ages and Prehistoric Times
Category: Children’s Books (general)
From battling medieval knights to coming face to face with dinosaurs, time travel books can take kids on the adventure of a lifetime. more...
Category: Film/TV Industry (general)
Television writer Adam Beechen started as a script reader for film production companies. Here, he shares the mistakes screenwriters make - and how to avoid them. more...
Category: Film/TV Industry (general)
Professional television writer Adam Beechen offers insider tips on how to break into the television writing industry. more...
Category: Marketing/PR (general)
Want to increase your Google search engine ranking, gauge your page rank, and improve website traffic? Online marketing expert Penny Sansevieri offers 5 tips to do this. more...
Internet Marketing Book Promotion: Why Authors Should Create an Online Marketing Campaign
Category: Web Advertising
Marketing expert Penny Sansevieri explains why authors can benefit from successful Internet marketing book campaigns in today's book publishing climate. more...
Category: Young Adult Fiction
Can Robin Hood help a little boy with his cancer treatment? Annika Truman is determined to find out. more...
Comic Creator Shares His Upcoming Projects: An Interview With Comic Book Artist Ben Glendenning
Category: Graphic Novel/Comic Illustrators
Independent comic book artist and superhero creator Ben Glendenning gives details about his past, present, and future comic book. more...
Category: Picture Books
Mice siblings Benny and Penny return in an all-new comic book story about getting along with your neighbors. more...
Talking With Chase Masterson: Star Trek Actress Also an Accomplished Movie Producer and Singer
Category: Indie Film Actors/Directors
Voted the #1 Favorite Science Fiction Actress on Television by TV Guide, Chase Masterson reveals she's equally adept as a singer and independent film producer. more...
Talking With Children's Writer Tom Birdseye: How a Reluctant Writer Became an Award-Winning Author
Category: Writing for Children (general)
Popular author Tom Birdseye reveals how great teachers helped awaken his writing talents. more...
Category: Animated Films (general)
Artist Sean Galloway talks about his work as character designer for The Spectacular Spider-Man, his creative choices, and Peter Parker's mole. more...
Category: Animated Films (general)
Hear what the star of Ben 10: Alien Force has to say about Omnitrix aliens, his favorite lines, and following up the original Ben 10 animated series. more...
Category: Picture Books
The daily joys of baby care and play are captured in rhyme and illustrations in the first of Carol Casey and Jason Oransky's baby keepsake books. more...
Category: Writing for Teens
For years, Janette Rallison has made teens laugh with her witty and insightful romantic comedies. Here, she shares her writing strategies with Suite 101. more...
Category: Mortgages/Loans (general)
Designed to provide long-term housing affordability, the Community Land Trust helps homeowners create better neighborhoods. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Ever dream about breaking a world record? Arlo Moore does -- and he's all set to become the next banana-eating champion of the world! more...
Category: Personal Budgeting/Finance (general)
Created to help low income workers build assets, an Individual Development Account can help raise money for a home, create a college savings account, or start a business more...
Category: Animated Films (general)
You wouldn't expect a robot to have much in common with a donkey. But for actor Peter Cullen, playing such roles is all about going to different places in his voice. more...
Category: Animated Films (general)
Ever wish you could be Batman, hang with Kim Possible, or battle aliens as the Blue Beetle? For voice over actor Will Friedle, these adventures are all in a day's work. more...
Category: Myths
Katherine Marsh reinterprets Greek myths and legends in her haunting story of one boy's journey through New York's ghostly underworld. more...
Category: Children's Non-Fiction
Most authors wouldn't expect their most popular science books for kids to come out of writing fun facts for stuffed animals. But that's what happened to Conrad J. Storad. more...
Creating A Charlie Brown Christmas: A Behind the Scenes Look at Charles Schulz's Holiday Classic
Category: Vintage Animated Films
Today, A Charlie Brown Christmas is considered a holiday classic. But when it first screened, very few people - including its creators - thought it would succeed. more...
A Spider-Girl is Born: How Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz Created the Daughter of Spider-Man
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
The brainchild of Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, Spider-Girl has been entertaining comic book fans since 1998. more...
The Real Origin of Iron Man: How Marvel Comics Turned a War Profiteer into a Superhero
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
For years, fans have thrilled to the adventures of Iron Man. Yet when he was first created, readers had many reasons to dislike his alter ego Tony Stark. more...
Category: Children’s Books (general)
Since 1964, children have loved reading about Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. But few know that author Roald Dahl had dreamed of this factory since he was 13 years old. more...
Author Shares Her Creative Writing Process: Alethea Eason Talks About Creative Writing for Children
Category: Writing YA/Chapter Books
Curious about how professional writers develop their stories? Children's author Alethea Eason reveals her creative writing process. more...
The Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan: Timeless Tale Warms the Heart With its Holiday Spirit
Category: Fairytales
Brittney Ryan offers a new Christmas fairy tale full of adventure, love, and hope. more...
Category: Fairytales
In the tradition of The Princess Bride and Shrek, E.D. Baker offers her own hilariously touching fairy tale story. more...
Category: Graphic Novels/Comics (general)
Getting a letter published in a favorite comic book is a dream of many fans. Here are four tips that can help make that dream a reality. more...
The Real Origin of Batman: How Leonardo da Vinci Helped Create the Dark Knight
Category: Graphic Novel/Comic Illustrators
Many believe Batman was born when Bruce Wayne saw his parents murdered. But Batman actually began from a drawing by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. more...
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