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Celebrity Childrens Authors

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Celebrity Childrens Authors

Celebrity children’s authors

One of the nation’s top-selling children’s books was penned by a sports star. See which other big names set aside their adult humor and weighty grown-up issues to focus on sweet sentiments and playful poetry.
Scroll down to read about books by:
Whoopi Goldberg
Queen Rania of Jordan
Tori Spelling

Madonna

Her over-the-top image aside, Madonna has been writing kid lit since 2003.

Jamie Lee Curtis

Since the late 1990s, Jamie Lee Curtis has written books that focus on kids’ emotional well-being.

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal, himself a doting grandpa, wears his heart on his literary sleeve.

Whoopi Goldberg

With all of her live performances and a daily talk show, it’s a wonder Whoopi Goldberg has the time to be a prolific children’s author.

Julianne Moore

Red hair and freckles may be Julianne Moore’s striking features, but they’re a big pain for her picture book heroine.

Barack Obama

President Barack Obama hoped to inspire his daughters and other children by sharing the stories of a handful of remarkable Americans in “Of Thee I Sing.”

Queen Rania of Jordan

Queen Rania’s best-selling 2010 picture book explores cultural tolerance from a child’s perspective.

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada’s 2004 book is all about girl power aiming to boost self-esteem in girls of all ages and walks of life.

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews knows a thing or two about princesses and she’s put that knowledge to work in her 2010 book, “The Very Fairy Princess.”

Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling writes about what she knows best — a pampered girl who has it all — in her 2010 debut, “Presenting … Tallulah.”

Gloria Estefan

Parents know her for her infectious ‘80s hits, but to their little ones, Gloria Estefan is the woman behind bilingual bulldog Noelle.

Ricky Gervais

Sharp-tongued British comic Ricky Gervais tones it down a tad for his smart-alecky books about imaginary creatures.

Jay Leno

By night, Jay Leno is a talk-show icon. By day, he thinks of silly scenarios to make kids laugh, as in “If Roast Beef Could Fly.”

Sarah, Duchess of York

The Duchess of York has been writing kids books since the 1980s. Her most recent books include the tales of an adventurous little redhead and a book of manners for minis.

Current children’s best-sellers

The publishing industry tracks the top-selling children’s books. The top kids title of the moment? “Silverlicious.” It’s the latest in a series.
 Many of the hottest young-adult titles can also been seen on movie marquees:
Source:Specials

Gothic Queen

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Gothic Queen
 
Tattoo Queen looks horrible.











Weird State Laws

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Weird State Laws

Weird state laws

Check out this array of crazy codes of conduct from across the nation. Some are no longer on the books (thank goodness), some might be urban legends and others are truly letter-of-the-law lunacy.
Scroll down to read about:
Florida’s door law
New Hampshire’s seaweed law
South Carolina’s pinball law

Louisiana

In the Bayou state, it’s illegal to pull the pizza prank (having a pie delivered to an unsuspecting person).
State trivia:
It’s the birthplace of gumbo.
HBO put its largest city in the spotlight.
Its state bird is the mascot for this school.

Florida

What qualifies as a public nuisance in the Sunshine State? Doors that open inward, instead of outward.
State trivia:
It’s the home of a popular sports event .
Watch some feisty local celebs.
Home to the world’s largest resort.

Wisconsin

All you restless adolescents in the Badger state take note: There’ll be no throwing rocks at passing trains.
State trivia:
It’s the birthplace of a children’s apparel company.
The state is known as “Dairyland”.
It’s the home of current Super Bowl champions.

New Hampshire

Don’t even think about collecting seaweed at night in the Granite state.
State trivia:
Every four years, the state’s an international celebrity.
A Grammy-winning singer is a native.
“Live Free or Die” is the state motto.

North Carolina

Tarheel state residents who want to know their futures should stick to Ouija boards, because palm-reading parlors are banned.
State trivia:
It’s the home of delicious treats.
Hear one famous singer’s ode to the state.
See the state flower in bloom.

Ohio

Buckeye state crooks must’ve been living for the weekend —no arrests were allowed on a Sunday.
State trivia:
The state’s name has Native roots.
It houses rock-and-roll regalia.
Listen to the state rock song.

South Carolina

Hey, minors in the Palmetto state, there’s no playing with pinball machines until you’re 18.
State trivia:
It was the inspiration for an American opera.
Watch funny clips of a famous “favorite son.”
Which romantic film hit takes place here?

Wyoming

If you run a junkyard in the Equality state, you’d better not buy any scrap from a seller who’s been boozing.
State trivia:
See the state’s vibrant flower.
Did you know there’s a state dino, too?
Watch an explosive attraction in action.

Arkansas

Don’t just hold the mayo, hold the horns, too. In the Natural state, there’s no honking outside of sandwich shops.
State trivia:
Which big box mega-chain was born here?
Learn to do the state dance.
Take a relaxing dip at this national park.

West Virginia

No matter how dapper it may have looked, it was once a misdemeanor to wear a hat inside a theater in the Mountain state.
State trivia:
Hollywood paid tribute to a local tragedy.
It’s the site of a historically-significant raid.
The state motto is "Montani semper liberi".

Nevada

Silver state residents, no matter how tired you get in "The Biggest Little City in the World," you’d better think twice about lying down on a city sidewalk.
State trivia:
It is home to one of the world’s largest hotels.
Listen to Elvis’ tribute to Sin City.
See the brilliant state bird.

Maine

Take those billboards and fliers elsewhere because the Pine Tree state wants to keep its cemeteries ad-free.
State trivia:
Try some of the state drink.
Which spooky scribe calls it home?
It’s the setting for this TV classic.

Texas

Until 2008, it was illegal to sell sex toys in the Lone Star state.
State trivia:
It is home to America’s team.
Watch clips from its “Live Music Capital.”
Learn how to make a Tex-Mex delicacy.

Alabama

Spray string — that’s this party favor — is taboo in the Heart of Dixie.
 
State trivia:
 
Visit a solemn historical site.
 
Find out why it’s called the “Yellowhammer State.”
 
Hear the state’s unofficial anthem.
Source:Specials

Anti-Bullying Resources

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Anti-Bullying Resources
 It’s no ROTFLOL matter. About one-third of children experience bullying each year, according to the White House, and it can lead to academic failure, absence from school, drug and alcohol abuse, health problems and even suicide. A recent string of suicides related to bullying has prompted numerous commitments to stop it, including one kids-centric TV network’s two-year ad campaign launched recently. It’s aimed at offering advice to young people confronted with digital harassment and is fronted by a star who plays a techy teen.


 Common Sense Media

“Dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.”
 Cyberbullying Research Center

“Those who are bullied at school are bullied online, and those who bully at school bully online,” said Justin Patchin, co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center.

Facebook ‘social reporting’
Facebook has initiated a new “social reporting” system that will let people report content that violates Facebook policies and notify parents and teachers about it, so they can address why it was posted. However, less than 15 percent of those who experience cyberbullying report it.

Stomp Out Bullying
Created by a nonprofit formed to protect children, Stomp Out Bullying aims to bring awareness to kids, teens, parents and schools about the issue of bullying.

Connect for Respect
A major child advocacy organization started this campaign to have PTAs nationwide hold a “Connect for Respect” event in their community to share resources with parents about bullying.

Stopbullying.gov
With the launch of Stopbullying.gov ― a site with information for parents, kids and educators about bullying ― the federal government is also taking steps.Bullying is not “just a harmless rite of passage,” said President Barack Obama. “Bullying can have destructive consequences for our young people.  And it’s not something we have to accept.”

Steps to Respect
“It makes other people feel a lot safer in school when people stand up for them,” said Kyara, a third-grader who participates in the research-based program that teaches students to refuse and report bullying.
Stop Bullying World
“The mission of the International Bullying Prevention Association is to support and enhance quality, research-based bullying prevention principles and practices in order to achieve a safe school climate, healthy work environment, good citizenship and civic responsibility.”
Source: Special

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