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Story Monsters Ink®, The Literary Magazine for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents, is a digital monthly publication that features profiles on renowned and newly published authors, book reviews, movie reviews, columns by Scholastic Book Clubs president Judy Newman and Reading Specialist Larissa Juliano, and more! It’s a monster of a magazine, filled with great reads for growing minds! Through our pa
07/02/2026
Story Monsters Press Signs International Publishing Partnership to Bring Children’s Books to Readers Across Mainland China
Official Agreement Opens New Opportunities for Children’s Authors Seeking Chinese-Language Publication
CHICAGO, Ill. — Story Monsters Press proudly announced the official signing of an international publishing partnership with Shaanxi Science and Technology Press during the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Chicago.
The agreement creates new opportunities for select children’s books to be translated, published, and distributed throughout Mainland China, helping connect young readers across cultures through stories that inspire literacy, imagination, kindness, perseverance, and positive character development.
The official signing ceremony brought together representatives from Story Monsters Press, Shaanxi Science and Technology Press, and the Maeya Culture Exchange Group to celebrate the beginning of a long-term publishing relationship dedicated to expanding access to quality children’s literature.
Story Monsters Press is honored to partner with Shaanxi Science and Technology Press (陕西科学技术出版社), a respected educational publisher headquartered in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China. Founded in 1979, the publishing house is recognized for its educational, scientific, and children’s publications, as well as its commitment to international publishing.
Story Monsters Press also extends its sincere appreciation to Lynn Tang, Chairwoman of the Maeya Culture Exchange Group, whose vision and leadership helped make this partnership possible. Special thanks are also extended to Mr. Zhou Weijun and Mr. Li Long of Shaanxi Science and Technology Press for their confidence in Story Monsters Press and their shared commitment to expanding opportunities for children’s literature.
“This is one of the most meaningful milestones of my 40-year publishing career,” said Linda F. Radke, President, Publisher, and Monster-in-Chief of Story Monsters Press. “For more than four decades, Story Monsters Press has been committed to helping children discover the joy of reading through books that inspire curiosity, creativity, kindness, and character. This partnership opens an exciting new chapter by allowing those stories to reach young readers across cultures and around the world.”
Story Monsters Press is now seeking outstanding children’s books for readers through sixth grade for consideration for Chinese-language publication and distribution. Titles from Story Monsters Press, other publishers, and independently published authors are welcome, provided the Chinese-language rights are available. Authors and publishers retain ownership of all other rights.
To learn more about the Chinese Edition Publishing Program or submit a title for consideration, visit:
https://storymonsters.com/store/chinese-edition-publishing-program
About Story Monsters Press
Story Monsters Press is an award-winning independent publisher dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire literacy, imagination, and positive character development. Named 2024 & 2025 Publisher of the Year by the Outstanding Creator Awards and recognized among the nation’s Top 5 U.S. Book Marketing Companies ( #2 Rephonic and #4 KEV’S BEST), Story Monsters Press connects authors, educators, librarians, parents, and young readers through award-winning books, an award-winning magazine, book and media awards, young narrator audiobooks, music, media, and international publishing initiatives.
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06/14/2026
🏆🎧 What an incredible honor!
We are proud to share that five of the six audiobooks selected in the Audiobook category at the 2026 Universe Multicultural Film Festival were produced by Studio Story Monsters®.
Congratulations to the authors, illustrators, narrators, producers, and everyone involved in bringing these stories to life:
📚 Jamie’s Journey: Cancer From the Voice of a Sibling
📚 Little Lucy Ladybug: Where Are My Spots?
📚 Luna: The Mare with the Sky Blue Eyes
📚 Marky the Magnificent Fairy
📚 The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy
We are especially honored to announce that Luna: The Mare with the Sky Blue Eyes was named Best Audiobook at the 2026 Universe Multicultural Film Festival.
Thank you to the festival judges and organizers for recognizing the power of storytelling and the talented young voices who help bring these books to life.
Congratulations to author Dora Dillistone, artist Jonathan Warm Day Coming, narrator Immy Dymott, producer Zachary R. Simpson, and everyone who contributed to this award-winning production.
🌎🎬🎧 Another international award for Studio Story Monsters®!
Books by Linda Harkey Cindy Kern OBrien @ Zachary Simpson
05/30/2026
📚 This month’s exciting issue features the one and only James Patterson!
Along with James Patterson, you’ll enjoy interviews, articles, and features from:
⭐ Alyssa Satin Capucilli
⭐ David Harrell
⭐ Brenda Beckelman
⭐ Katie Yamasaki
⭐ Danna Smith
⭐ Judy Newman
⭐ Conrad’s Classroom
You’ll also discover:
📖 Children’s book reviews
🎤 Author interviews
📚 Classroom discussion questions
🧩 Printable activities and Kids Corner puzzles
🍎 Literacy resources for teachers, librarians, parents, and homeschool families
✨ And so much more—all designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading!
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05/03/2026
I’m so grateful for Immy—and for all of our incredible young narrators around the world. 💛
Each voice brings heart, talent, and life to these stories, and that’s what makes this work so meaningful. I truly appreciate every one of you and feel incredibly blessed to have you as part of our Story Monsters family.
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04/27/2026
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04/27/2026
It’s just a magazine…
Until it changes a child’s relationship with reading.
Until a story helps a child feel seen, understood, and inspired.
At Story Monsters Ink®, it’s never just a magazine.
It’s about reaching hearts, sparking imagination, and helping shape the next generation of readers.
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04/24/2026
Our April line-up is here—and it’s one you won’t want to miss!
This issue features interviews with Scott Evan Davis, Kristen Mei Chase, Steve Schirripa, Maddy Mara, Raffi, and Donna Marx. Conrad Storad introduces us to some tiny garden friends, Judy Newman shares a heartfelt thank-you note, and Nick Spake reviews The Muppet Show.
Be sure to explore our newest book reviews and spring reading list—it’s all inside!
We also have some exciting news to share…
Story Monsters Ink® is moving to a brand-new digital platform! As with any big move, there’s a lot happening behind the scenes—but we promise it will be worth it.
For now, you can enjoy this month’s issue directly on the Story Monsters Ink website—no login required. Just click “VIEW THE ISSUE” and dive in.
Starting next month, all issues will live on our new Monster Membership site. The best part? It’s still completely FREE to join. Just subscribe, and you’re in!
We’ll also be adding fun and exclusive content, so you won’t want to miss what’s coming next.
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As always, thank you for your continued support—it means the world to us.
With kindness and gratitude,
~Linda
Monster-in-Chief, Story Monsters LLC
Scott Evan Davis Cristy Bertini Judy Newman Conrad J. Storad Nick Spake Raven Howell James Patterson JIMMY Patterson
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!
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