A Song of Peace

A Song of Peace

“Diann has once again used her imagination to create a wonderful story about a little boy who sings about peace …This is such a powerful story for children as they are hearing about war in other countries! The ending fills your heart with hope for other children and the world. Judy's artwork is precious and brings the story to life with her sensitive interpretations of Diann's story.” — Cindi Flow, Ed.D., Amazon Reviewer

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Join Our 2022 Payson Book Festival Co-op Book Display

Join Our 2022 Payson Book Festival Co-op Book Display

Brought to you by Arizona Professional Writers, the 2022 Payson Book Festival is a free community-wide celebration of books and literacy. Along with our lovable Story Monster mascot, we will host three tables at the festival. As a participant in our book co-op, we will display your book at our booth, include purchase info in our event flyer, and share any requests we receive to review your book with you. We will also promote your participation on social media.

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Realism Merges with the Cosmic World in this Award-Winning Thriller

Realism Merges with the Cosmic World in this Award-Winning Thriller

Krissa, a woman in her sixties, has struggled for half her life against inexplicable political and psychological forces. This leads to an identity crisis until she is barely hanging by a thread. Only then does she learn that the thread she is grasping leads to a shocking truth and an amazing journey home.

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Coping with the “Pandemonium” of the Pandemic

Coping with the “Pandemonium” of the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic appeared one day and turned the world upside down for so many people. A young boy named Carson takes readers on a tumultuous journey as he struggles to navigate the pandemic through distance learning. Carson suffers from ADD and it was difficult for him to sit for long periods of time to focus and learn through a computer.

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Celebrate Faith, Diversity, and Friendship

Celebrate Faith, Diversity, and Friendship

In Planting Friendships: Peace, Salaam, Shalom, Stoller encourages young readers to celebrate the beliefs and traditions of others as well. In a poignant tale of interfaith friendship, Hannah (who is Jewish), Molly (who is Christian), and Savera (who is Muslim) discover that with mutual love and respect, friendships can blossom just about anywhere!

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Book Spotlight: Maybe...

Book Spotlight: Maybe...

Three little monkeys and their big monkey are sitting high on a branch in the forest canopy. “OK, monkeys! I’m off," says the big monkey. “Remember . . . Whatever you do, do NOT go down to the mango tree. There are tigers down there.” Mmm . . . mangoes! think the little monkeys.

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Book Spotlight: Kara Koala and Her Kaleidoscope of Feelings

Book Spotlight: Kara Koala and Her Kaleidoscope of Feelings

Kara is a sensitive koala trying to process her feelings. Will she be able to sort out her emotions before she gets ready for the first day of school? See how Mama Koala guides her daughter through the range of emotions we all encounter.

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Book Spotlight: American Stonehenge

Book Spotlight: American Stonehenge

Discover the first book in a thrilling new series about a brave young boy and his astounding canine companion! Jimmy could never have imagined that his adopted dog, Andrew, would be able to talk to him telepathically! Join Jimmy & Andrew in their first epic adventure!

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Story Monster & Friends Hosts Children’s Author Signing Day at Barnes & Noble

Story Monster & Friends Hosts Children’s Author Signing Day at Barnes & Noble

“We are excited to have Story Monsters LLC hold an event in our store. As booksellers, one of the most important things we do is connect readers and writers. This event gives us the chance to do this in person!” says store manager, James Kamb. “Having a wide mix of writers, ideas and books opens doors for our community.”

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