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About Stories for Children Magazine:

Come take an adventure in the World of Ink with Stories for Children Magazine, a monthly Ezine for children ages 3 to 12 years old.

Did you know that the love of reading is often times triggered by an adult reading good children’s stories to very young children? Some expectant parents read to their babies while they're still in the womb and continue every day after they're born. Stories for Children Magazine was designed to unlock your children’s imagination and take them on an exciting adventure into the World of Ink with Stanley Bookman from Storyville as their guide on the magical monthly trips.

Each monthly issue is loaded with fun stories and articles based on age-appropriate reading levels. There are also puzzles, games, children’s book reviews, crafts, and poems to inspire the imagination. Children's authors or illustrators are also known to stop by, hoping to make new friends along their journey into the World of Ink.

Stories for Children Magazine is not just for adult writers. One thing that sets Stories for Children Magazine apart is that we also publish stories written and illustrated by children and teens. While submitting stories to children’s magazines, editor VS Grenier was shocked to discover that few magazines allowed underage writers. She vowed to change this and has done so with Stories for Children Magazine. SFC magazine encourages readers who are our future writers and illustrators to submit to all areas of the magazine so that our readers can become a real part of the adventure that’s found in the World of Ink.

There has always been an enchantment about reading a good children’s story. Children take pleasure in having a story read to them anytime or anywhere – whether it be around a campfire, under a starry night, in their beds wrapped up tight in snuggly blankets, beneath a shady tree on a hot summer’s day, or in front of a roaring fireplace on a cold winter’s day. Children love to listen to a story being read and this can go as far as adolescence. So sit back and let the authors and illustrators at Stories for Children Magazine take you and your child along with Stanley on a magical journey into the World of Ink!

What makes our company unique is the fact the whole staff works from their homes. We work in a virtual office bring children, parents, teachers, libraries, and others around the world a quality on-line magazine each and every month.

Mini SFC Team Bios:

VS Grenier, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of SFC, was voted one of the Top Ten Editors in the Preditors and Editors Reader Poll 2007 & 2008. She started writing for children’s magazines a year after the birth of her daughter when she quit working to stay home and raise a family. She loves writing books, articles, and short stories for children and teens, finding that it keeps her young. Grenier even dresses up for Halloween and still believes in Santa Claus. Grenier is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature and is a member of SCBWI and Musing Our Children. A California girl at heart, VS Grenier currently lives in Utah with her husband, their two kids, and the family’s big fat cat, Speed Bump.

Her works include: Babysitting SuagrPaw, the Best of Stories for Children Magazine Volume 1 anthology and over 30 short stories, articles, and crafts for children along with newsletter articles for writers. She also won second place for her article, “Yes, Virginia, There IS a Santa Claus” in the Preditors and Editors Reader Poll 2007 for Best Nonfiction of 2007 and won 7th place for her article, “Dinosaurs Tracks in My Backyard” in the Preditors and Editors Reader Poll 2008 for Best Nonfiction of 2008.
Contact VS Grenier at: VSGrenier@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Websites:
Children and Teen Author http://vsgrenier.com
Stories for Children Magazine http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org
VS Grenier My Space page http://www.myspace.com/vsgrenier
Writing for Children and Teens http://www.squidoo.com/writingforchildrenandteens/

Claudette Hegel, Managing Editor of SFC, grew up on a farm near McClusky, ND, but now lives in Bloomington, MN, with her cat, Cal-de-catt ("Callie" for short) and many books including all of the nearly 700 Newbery and Caldecott Award books. Claudette is the author of more than 200 publications, including six books: biographies of Randolph Caldecott and John Newbery, plus four books for teachers and librarians to use in a
classroom. Before she became a full-time freelance writer and consultant/critiquer/editor, Claudette worked as a writing teacher, library aide, and bookkeeper. She's an avid volunteer who has served as regional advisor for Minnesota SCBWI, an assistant in school and public libraries, and many other mostly book-related positions.
You may contact Claudette at: ClaudetteHegel@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Gayle Jacobson-Huset, Fiction/Poetry Editor of SFC, lives in Minnesota with her husband and imaginary flock of penguins at “Unfrozen Pond”. She has two adult daughters and two grandchildren. Gayle is a member of MN SCBWI and has been published in Spirit-Led Writer, Relate Magazine, Stories for Children Magazine, Stories for Children Newsletter, The Blue Review, Once Upon A Time Magazine, SCBWI Bulletin, MN SCBWI Cygnet, several regional SCBWI newsletters and websites, KidMagWriters.com, and The Institute for Children’s Literature website. She placed seventh in the 2007 Preditors and Editors Readers Poll for her story, "Pepper-Jack Ray and Waldo's Scary Halloween" in the Short Story Mainstream Category, and has ten items published in the first editon of the Best of Stories for Children Magazine Anthology.
You can contact her at: GJacobson_Huset@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Wendy Dickson, Nonfiction Editor of SFC, lives in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada with her husband and one needy cat named Merlin. She has loved writing since she could hold a pen in her hand and now spends her time writing stories and articles for children. Wendy has two new grandchildren and just knows that they will be a constant source of inspiration in the years to come. Wendy has been published in Once Upon A Time Magazine and Stories for Children Magazine. She is a member of the Western Canada chapter of SCBWI and a graduate of The Institute of Children’s Literature. Wendy recently placed sixth in the 2008 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll for her story “Snow Angels” in the Short Story, All Other Genres Category.
You can contact her at: WendyDickson@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Angelika Lochner, Assistant Nonfiction Editor of SFC, grew up amid the cabbage and potato fields of rural North Florida. She has a background in photojournalism and during her years in newspapers she photographed people as diverse as Mick Jagger, Nelson Mandela, and William F. Buckley Jr. Angelika began writing stories for school assignments and for pleasure around age eleven and continues to harbor a passion for children’s literature. In the mid 90’s she worked as a video editor for a multimedia company writing web copy and producing CD ROM versions of several popular cookbooks including many of Betty Crocker’s titles. Between 1996 and 2002 she traveled a fair amount of the U.S. covering the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars. These days she manages and interprets a “taberna” in a Colonial Spanish living history museum.
You can contact her at: AngelikaLochner@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Sandie Lee, Assistant Fiction/Blog Editor of SFC, lives in Ontario Canada with her husband and three furry, feline children. She's a member of the SCBWI and a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature. Sandie fell in love with Stories for Children in the fall of 2007 and has been contributing ever since.
You can contact her at: SandieLee@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Gisele LeBlanc, Assistant Poetry Editor of SFC, is a children's author from New Brunswick, Canada. Her artwork, fiction, and nonfiction has appeared in such publications as Wee Ones, Beyond Centauri, Our Little Friend, Fandangle Magazine, and Story Station. Her poetry has also appeared in anthologies published by Tangerine Sky Productions. Gisele's love of writing and editing poetry grew while she managed her own online magazine for children, Dragonfly Spirit, and has since become her passion. When not painting with words, Gisele enjoys spending quiet time at home with her husband, son, and playful pooch, taking long walks, gardening, and admiring the birds.
You can keep up with Gisele's adventures at her blog, Reflective Ink http://grleblanc.blogspot.com/
You can contact Gisele at SFC Email: GiseleLeBlanc@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Marie Letourneau, Art Director of SFC, is a New York-based published author & illustrator. Her latest book, The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Freres, which she wrote and illustrated, recently won ForeWord Magazine's Bronze Medal for Book of the Year (announced at the 2007 BEA in NYC.) Marie graduated with a BFA from Hofstra University, where she also studied writing and drama. Marie is married to Marc, a high school calculus teacher, and has two teenage children and three dogs. Marie is also a winner of the 2007 SFC's Granny Awards for her illustrations for the story, "Let the Music Out". Visit her website for more information: http://www.marieletourneau.com
You can contact Marie at SFC Email: MarieLetourneau@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Neysa CM Jensen, Copyeditor of SFC, is a writer, musician, and mom. She has more than 20 years of experience in publishing, including magazine and book editing. She has written hundreds of articles for national, regional, local, and niche magazines, and she helps authors ready their manuscripts for submission. Neysa’s children’s works have been published in LadyBug magazine, Children’s Playmate, and Winds of Change. These days, she spends most of her writing time on young adult novels. She has three silly dogs, a determined hamster, a dilapidated house, and a devoted husband. When she’s not writing, Neysa loves to read, play the flute and recorder, see movies and plays, camp, sleep, and cook.
You can contact Neysa at SFC Email: NeysaJensen@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Teresa Nordheim, Proofreader of SFC, is a Pacific Northwest native who resides in Puyallup with her husband, two daughters, and one frisky feline. She belongs to SCBWI. She has been freelance writing for well over six years, and has well over 20 published articles. She just signed a contract with literary agent, Elizabeth Jote for representation of her story, Kat, Got Your Tonsils?
To learn more about Teresa’s writing career visit: www.teresanordheim.com
You can contact Teresa at SFC Email: TeresaNordheim@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Wayne S. Walker, Book Reviewer of SFC, is a native of Hillsboro, Highland County, in southern Ohio. After graduating from Hillsboro High School, he continued his education at Florida College in Temple Terrace, FL, the University of Akron, and Wright State University. Married to his wonderful wife Karen for over 25 years, he is the father of two sons, Mark and Jeremy, who are both homeschooled. Also, he has worked as a minister for almost 35 years in Ohio, Missouri, and now Salem, IL. Wayne's interests include classical music, hymnology, and children's literature. He has developed a homeschool curriculum for studying the great composers; has authored a book entitled Songs of Zion with studies of several hymns; and has been a regular book reviewer for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine and Home School Buzz. In addition to his home, work, and hobbies, he has been involved with several civic and homeschooling organizations, and edits an e-mail newsletter Biblical Homeschooling. You can contact Wayne at SFC Email: WayneWalker@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Donna M. McDine, Marketing Manager of SFC, is a native of Rockland County, NY…about 20 minutes outside of NYC. She lives with her husband Tom and two daughters. Donna has been a cashier, a personal assistant, a web designer, and now she knows where she belongs – a children’s writer. Donna is an award winning children’s author, placing 12th in the 77th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition in the category Children’s/Young Adult Fiction. She recently signed her 1st book contract with Guardian Angel Publishing for her manuscript entitled, The Golden Pathway. Her additional publishing credits include 15 print and ezine publications and is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature and is a member of SCBWI and Musing Our Children. To learn more about Donna’s writing career visit: www.donnamcdine.com or www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com. You can contact Donna at SFC Email: DonnaMcDine@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

Diane Ferguson, Editing Intern of SFC, is an English major and editing minor at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Currently, she spends most of her time researching and writing an endless stream of papers that nearly always end up being about Jane Austen. She has won multiple writing awards, including the San José Public Library’s Teen Peace Poetry Contest for the poem “Seeds of Peace.” While interning at Stories for Children Magazine, she plans to continue her education and pursue a Master’s degree in literature. In her spare time, she enjoys chowing down on mint chocolate chip ice cream, watching British comedies, baking cookies, and marrying off her roommates (two down, two to go!). You can contact Diane at SFC Email: DianeFerguson@storiesforchildrenmagazine.org