Review: Chocolate Me

February 1, 2012 in Book Review, Multicultural Lit, Preschool Through Second Grade (Age 4-8) by Chris Singer

Good friends Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!, a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. Now, both men are fathers and see more than ever the need for a picture book that encourages all people, especially kids, to love themselves.

Review: Anorak, The Happy Mag For Kids

January 20, 2012 in Featured Post, Magazine Review by Chris Singer

Anorak is a kids magazine for boys and girls between the ages of 5-12 years old. Anorak is packed with stories, games, things to make and places to visit.

Review: Up, Up and Away

January 20, 2012 in Book Review, Preschool Through Second Grade (Age 4-8), Third Through Sixth Grade (Age 9-12) by Chris Singer

Six lucky children have won first prize in a geography competition: an amazing trip around the world by hot-air balloon.

An interview with Taye Diggs about his new book, “Chocolate Me”

January 18, 2012 in Author Spotlight, Featured Post, Preschool Through Second Grade (Age 4-8) by Chris Singer

Last week, I was asked, along with four other bloggers, to take part in a phone interview with Taye Diggs about his new children’s book called Chocolate Me!

MrsP.com Announces Winners of 3rd Annual National Kids’ Writing Contest

January 16, 2012 in Featured Post, News, Projects We Support by Chris Singer

MrsP.com announced today the names of the two Grand Prize winners in its third annual “Be a Famous Writer” contest, a nationwide creative-writing competition for children held every September.

World Read Aloud Day is back and bigger than ever

January 15, 2012 in Featured Post, News, Projects We Support by Chris Singer

793 million adults worldwide lack basic reading and writing skills. This World Read Aloud Day, the globe will connect like never before. Let us together read and share to advocate for the power of words and stories.