"Story Monsters Among Us" by Conrad J. Storad

A project in Chandler, AZ by Linda F. Radke
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Funded: $8,551 of $7,500
Dates: Dec 2nd -> Jan 31st (60 days)
Project By: Linda F. Radke
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Latest News

Steve Gaustad is a Rock Star!

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your incredibly generous contribution!  You have taken us beyond our goal. We are now able to have additional books printed and placed in the hands of even more educators. You are the best!  With love and gratitude from Story Monster... (Read More)

Story Monster is sending Nancy Duncan a big hug!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your kindness and very generous contribution!  We are now 96% funded.   With love and gratitude from Story Monster!  We are so close to reaching our goal! Fingers crossed!  (Read More)

So many thanks to Mike Holian!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for making a very generous contribution! We are now 96% funded! Yes!  With love and gratitude from Story Monster & Friends!   Story Monster is on the way to reaching the moon.  (Read More)

Mary Ellen Leviton is a rock star!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Your generous contribution is making a difference.  We are now 94% funded!  We are so close to reaching our goal! Hugs and gratitude from Story Monster! Meet Conrad J. Storad and characters from "Gator, Gator, Second Grader...Classroom Pet...or... (Read More)

James Storad ~ Many thanks!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Your generous support is making a difference.  We are now 94% funded!  We are so close to reaching our goal!  Hugs and gratitude from Story Monster!  Conad J. Storad with Story Monster & Friends  (Read More)

Soyombo rocks!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your very generous contribution!  89% is now funded. Story Monsters dream is within reach!  Hugs and gratitude from Story Monster. Story Monster is so thankful for each and every contribution!  (Read More)

Ronald Max Taylor is a rock star!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your very generous contribution!  You are helping us get so close to reaching our goal! Hugs and gratitude from Story Monster. Story Monster & Friends  (Read More)

Kristina Guzelian is the best!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your very generous contribution!  You are helping us get so close to reaching our goal!  Hugs and gratitude from Story Monster. Story Monster & Friends  (Read More)

Special thanks to Marie A. Fasano for helping give "Story Monsters Among Us" wings!

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Special thanks to Marie A. Fasano for making a very generous contribution and supporting Story Monster over the years!  With love and gratitude from Story Monster!  Story Monster thought you would like to know... Marie A. Fasano RN, MN, MA,... (Read More)

Many thanks to Emilie Smarr

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Special thanks to Emilie Smarr for making a very generous contribution!  With love and gratitude from Story Monster & Friends!  Story Monster & Friends  (Read More)

Here is what to do once the campaign is funded:

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You will be notified when it funds. You will then need to send Linda@StoryMonsters.com the name of the school or library that you would like to see the books contributed to. We will need their street address, email address and phone number. Please... (Read More)

Ken & Terri Pease are made of all the right stuff!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your very generous contribution.  With love and gratitude from Story Monster!   (Read More)

Cindy Kern Obrien is a rock star!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Many, many thanks to Cindy Kern Obrien for her very generous contribution!  Pickles is her adorable dog.  Pickles and Story Monster are very good friends. Together they travel the roads of literacy!  With love and gratitude from Story Monster  (Read More)

We are over halfway to meeting our goal!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! With only 15 days left, we are getting so close to meeting our goal because of your support! Thank you from Story Monster P.S. Check out the updated Rewards we are offering!   (Read More)

Dave Osborne is a rock star!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your very generous contribution and helping us get so much closer to our goal!  You are an official Story Monsters Ambassador!  (Read More)

Timotheos Newman is awesome!

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so grateful for the generous contribution from Timotheos Newman.  We are one step closer to reaching our goal!  Story Monster thanks you from the bottom of his hearts!  (Read More)

Jennifer Leopardi is awesome!

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you from the bottom of Story Monsters hearts for your kind and generous contribution!  Story Monster and his little Reading Buddy!  (Read More)

Mary, We are on our way to meeting our goal!

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Mary (without a last name) :) You are awesome!  Story Monster appreciates your kindness and very generous contribution. With love and gratitude, Story Monster & Friends   (Read More)

Karen Horak knocked the socks off of Story Monster!

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your extremely generous contribution! It sent Story Monster to the moon and back!  With love and gratitude from Story Monster & Friends!  (Read More)

Angela Mondragon is a Rock Star

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
You made Story Monsters day!  Thank you for very kind and generous contribution. From the pages of "Gator, Gator Second Grader, Classroom Pet...Or. Not?" by Conrad J. Storad and illustrated by Alex Lopez With love and gratitude from Story Monster... (Read More)

Alva, Alva, Alva, You rock!

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Alva Sachs, You have a kind and giving soul. Thank you for your very generous contribution.   We are 28% on our way to reaching our goal.  From the pages of "Gator, Gator, Second Grader Classroom Pet...Or Not?" by Conrad J. Storad and illustrated... (Read More)

Many thanks to Sue Lion!

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your very generous offer.  You rock!  Hugs and gratitude from Story Monster!   (Read More)

Hugs from Story Monster to Daniel Huther

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Story Monster would like to thank you from the bottom of his heart for your kindness and very generous contribution.  We are now 28% on the way to reaching our goal. We are grateful!   (Read More)

Rebecca Moore Rocks!

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Rebecca, Thank you for your very generous contribution. You went beyond the pledge and contributed an extra bonus.  Hugs, love, and gratitude from Story Monster!  Thank you for becoming an Official Story Monsters Ink Ambassador!  (Read More)

Judy Paris Roçks!

January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
What a wonderful way to start the New Year!  Special thanks to Judy Paris for making a very generous contribution!  #CaughtReading with Story Monster!  (Read More)

What an incredible way to start this week!

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Many thanks to Robert Brown for making a very generous contribution! Hugs and gratitude from Story Monster!  (Read More)

About Conrad J. Storad

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Conrad J. Storad Conrad J. Storad is the national award-winning author or editor of more than 50 science and nature books for children and young adults. He also writes a science/nature column called “Conrad’s Classroom” in Story Monsters Ink.... (Read More)

Lei Li makes Story Monsters Day!

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Special thanks to Lei Li for making a very generous contribution to “Story Monsters Among Us!”   Her very talented daughter is the author of  ”A Butterfly Universe.”  Conrad J. Storad was the editor.  (Read More)

Michele Calderone rocks!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your very generous pledge and becoming a friend to Story Monster!  Thank you for becoming a friend to Story Monster!  (Read More)

Lisa, Lisa, Lisa

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your extremely generous contribution.   Here is a hug from Story Monster!  Story Monster and Friends  (Read More)

Thank you from Story Monster!

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to Ray & Claudia Todd for making a very generous contribution for Story Monsters Among Us!  I am a Story Monster!  (Read More)

Thanks Dr. Dawn Menge!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks Dr. Menge for helping us come another step closer to meeting our goal.  You rock!  Dr. Dawn Menge, her mother, and Story Monster!  (Read More)

We are on our way to meeting our goal!

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you from Story Monster!  Special thanks to Conrad J. Storad, Paul Howey, Cass Foster, Grace Allison, Raven Howelll, James Barker, Gregory McGoon, Jill Wiles, Ginny Slyvester, Patricia Stephens, Maxie Muckleroy, Glenn Weiss, Cathy Davis, and... (Read More)

Story Monsters Among Us (A Brief History of Human Storytelling)...

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I've been working on this book off and on for almost six years. The writing finally came together during this pandemic. I consider it to be my "Legacy" work. I hope to write many more books before I'm done. But if I don't, I will be very proud of... (Read More)

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