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The Children’s Media Conference 2012: Never Ending story panel – Kanoti

By admin | Published: August 15, 2012

The Children’s Media Conference 2012. by John Davison Team Kanoti is back in the office this week still recovering from this year’s Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield. This year we produced a panel called never ending story. I spoke on the panel along with Author: Laura Dockrill, Interactive screen writer: Will Jewell, A.R. Game Designer: [...]

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Telling Children’s Stories Using Story Sacks

By admin | Published: July 14, 2012

In this article about story sacks (also known as “storysacks” without a space), we’ll look at what they are, why they help us tell stories, what is in one and how you can make your own! I don’t think anyone viewing this website will disagree that one of the most important gifts children receive is [...]

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Lindsey Elementary students awarded for storytelling

By admin | Published: July 14, 2012

Congratulations to the West Geauga students from Lindsey Elementary for their accomplishments in the local PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest. Their picture books were judged on originality, creative expression, storytelling and integration of text and illustrations. Third-grader Athena Hocevar was the second-place winner. Third-grader Brinn MacLellan was the third-place winner. First-grader John Mikes was the [...]

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Online story critiques a hit

By admin | Published: July 12, 2012

It will sound, at first, like a 10th-grade English teacher’s utopian dream: an online gathering spot where, instead of bullying each other, posting provocative photos of themselves or laying out wish lists of stuff they want, droves of young people are reading, writing and encouraging each other. “keep going!” they say. “I can’t wait to [...]

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Book Recommendation: Wired for Story, by Lisa Cron

By admin | Published: July 11, 2012

“It is only by stopping to analyze what we’re unconsciously responding to when we read a story…that we can then write a story that will grab the [reader]. this is true whether you’re writing a literary novel, hard-boiled mystery, or supernatural teen romance.” ~from Wired for Story What makes for a good story, or a [...]

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Stories bond kids with parents – CollegiateTimes.com

By admin | Published: June 14, 2012

The first performance held in Theatre 101, a children’s storytelling show, filled the air with laughs from both kids and adults on Saturday, June 9. Andy Offutt Irwin performed two shows, and was the first storyteller to be showcased in the Virginia Tech Summer Arts Festival. Irwin said his stories about childhood are overstated, silly [...]

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Meet Heckerty, well-known British children's story, makes its way to the iPad

By admin | Published: June 10, 2012

Meet Heckerty is a delightful British children’s story starring Heckerty, a “zany, 409-year-old, upside-down-on-her-broomstick, green-faced witch,” and her sidekick cat Zanzibar. The traditional story has made its way to the iPad with a wonderful adaptation that takes advantage of the interactivity offered by Apple’s tablet device. Children can choose to read the book themselves or [...]

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Get kids reading

By admin | Published: April 26, 2012

While a fondness for reading can come naturally, for some children, it can be difficult to get started, especially with competition from various electronics and toys. but you can encourage a love of reading and help expand your child’s vocabulary using these simple tips. Read often. Simply the act of reading to your child on [...]

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Kelvin Lewis’ Book is a Unique Retelling of 8 Significant Bible Stories

By admin | Published: April 22, 2012

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) April 20, 2012 Bible stories are tales of all time that forever fascinate and captivate both young and old. In Bed Time Bear Bible Stories, author Kelvin Lewis takes readers on an enlightening Biblical journey as he revives eight of the many significant stories of the Bible in a very distinctive fashion. [...]

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Theatre to unlock young potential

By admin | Published: March 19, 2012

Students ham it up with Sam Longley with Damon Lockwood from Barking Gecko. Picture: Simon Santi/The West Australian Entertainment and education form a powerful mix when it comes to making theatre for young people, according to Perth actor Sam Longley. The theatre was a space where children could unlock their imaginations, which was key to [...]

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