Storybook Anytime

Behind the scenes of Sam’s Interactive Reader - Adobe Edge Magazine

Storybook Mike — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:53:07 +0000

Exciting news to report today. Storybook Anytime is profiled in this month’s edition of Adobe Edge — an online magazine for all things Adobe. The article, “Behind the scenes of Sam’s Interactive Reader” chronicles the creation of Storybook Anytime and the production of our flagship Adobe AIR product, Sam’s Interactive Reader. Be sure to take a few minutes and check it out.

We would also like to take this opportunity to give a special thanks to Adobe who has supported our development and online marketing efforts. The AIR Marketplace and AIR product team have been a fantastic champion of Storybook Anytime and we are truly grateful.

Seeking Creative Submissions - Sell Your Work Through Sam’s Interactive Reader

Storybook Mike — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:15:03 +0000

We are pleased to announce the official launch of “Creative Submissions“. This is a new area of our web site specifically for content creators to contribute their works for sale within Sam’s Interactive Reader. Storybook Anytime Creative Submissions is looking for original creative works that are unique and interesting. This includes live action video, animation, children’s music, and educational and fun games for kids. Sam’s Interactive reader is known for its quality “Edutainment” content. There are many talented and creative individuals that are producing this type of content. Creative Submissions gives them the perfect opportunity to present this content to a focused audience in the appropriate environment and earn a flat royalty rate of 50% for each purchase of their accepted work.

“We believe this new initiative allows the community to participate in the content that is distributed through our flagship product,” says Angie Johnston, President of Storybook Anytime. “There is a wealth of fantastic, contemporary children’s content that the world has not yet seen and we are proud to make it possible for that content to be published.”

Creative Submissions also represents a new strategic business initiative for Storybook Anytime. The introduction of user-generated content along side its original works provides huge benefits to its customers. These benefits include less time between new content releases and more diverse and contemporary subject matter. In addition, it extends the financial benefit not just to Storybook Anytime but allows us to share revenue with content creators in a way that benefits everyone.

Storybook Anytime Free in your Classroom

Storybook Mike — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:38:27 +0000

We are excited to officially introduce our new School Program that allows schools and libraries to access the entire Storybook Anytime online library through Sam’s Interactive Reader free of charge. The online library includes original stories and educational activities for children ages 3 to 9.

You can read the full press release here “Storybook Anytime Introduces Program That Provides Digital Library Free of Charge to Schools“

Sam’s Fish Bowl Highlighted at Facebook Review

Storybook Mike — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:38:42 +0000

The editors at FBReview.com have written an in-depth review of our Facebook application, Sam’s Fish Bowl. They give a fantastic overview of how the application operates and why so many Facebook users have found it fun and entertaining. We think it is worth mentioning that they noticed our active users have doubled in the last month. We are very happy about this fact, and, as an update, we are on track to double again in March (fingers crossed). Please take a few moments and read the full review- thanks FBReview!

Excerpt:

From January to February the number of the active users of Sam’s Fish Bowl application has increased from around 2000 to approximately 4000. Use this game together with your children and friends as well and enjoy a nice time by taking care of your unique fish.

Read the full article at: http://www.fbreview.com/2009/03/03/adopt-a-fish-today/

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Storybook Mike — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:54:20 +0000

“If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good”

Theodore Seuss Geisel was born March 2nd, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. We at Storybook Anytime would like to take a moment to honor the 105th birthday of Dr. Seuss’. Thank you for all the wonderful stories.

From WikiPedia:

Theodore Seuss Geisel was an American writer and cartoonist, most widely known for his children’s books written under his pen name, Dr. Seuss. He published over 60 children’s books, which were often characterized by imaginative characters, rhyme, and frequent use of trisyllabic meter. His most notable books include the bestselling Green Eggs and Ham, The Cat in the Hat, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. Numerous adaptations of his work have been created, including eleven television specials, three feature films, and a Broadway musical.