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April 17, 2016

Lively stories for all ages

In theaters, festivals, schools… libraries, community centers, churches, synagogues… camps, parks and even parking lots… If you’ve never seen Mark Binder spin a tale, you’re in for a treat. And, if you have seen him before, he’s always got something fresh. In an era of digital distraction, Mark tells stories that captivate diverse audiences. It doesn’t matter whether […]
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Published on April 17, 2016 06:41

April 10, 2016

Storytelling and Passover Book Signing – Matzah Mishugas at Henry Bear Park

Spread the word — local Passover Book Signing. Sure, you can get this from Amazon in print or via Kindle. And on iBooks and Google Play Books.   Or you can come by and get a signed copy. They only have six, so be there early! They also have a ..Continue Reading
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Published on April 10, 2016 03:58

April 1, 2016

New Newer NEWEST Rhode Island Tourism Logo

Providence, April 1 After several days of controversy, Rhode Island Governor Gina “Flip Flops for Summer” Raimondo announced that the entire Rhode Island Tourism Campaign was actually an elaborate April Fools joke. “The media is saturated with nonsense,” Raimondo said in an early morning press conference. “We knew that we’d have to do something really silly just to […]
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Published on April 01, 2016 04:12

March 23, 2016

Two Billion Peeps are sold each year…

…how many of them get eaten?   (Factoid from Boston Globe. Repartee from Heather)
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Published on March 23, 2016 03:58

March 17, 2016

Upcoming Gigs – Spring 2016

Here’s where I’ll be over the next few months… Hope to see you in person! Friday, March 18 – 3:00pm  Transmit Joy CD and Book Signing at Crayons and Lollipops, 479 West Ave., Pawtucket, RI Friday, April 1 Author Storytelling Celebrating Reading at Hopkins Hill School , 95 Johnson Boulevard , Coventry, RI Tuesday, April 19 12:30pm Vacation […]
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Published on March 17, 2016 05:12

Awesome Spring 2016 Recommendations…

“The presentation for K through 5th grade was varied and appealed to all ages. It went very well!” —Maureen Mulvey, Principal South Elementary “Mark was super easy to work with. He was well prepared and the students were truly engaged in his stories!” —Theresa Hayden, Reading Coach Northern Lincoln Elementary “Awesome!  He is great!  It […]
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Published on March 17, 2016 04:42

A few Spring 2016 Recommendations…

“The presentation for K through 5th grade was varied and appealed to all ages. It went very well!” —Maureen Mulvey, Principal South Elementary “Mark was super easy to work with. He was well prepared and the students were truly engaged in his stories!” —Theresa Hayden, Reading Coach Northern Lincoln Elementary “Awesome!  He is great!  It […]
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Published on March 17, 2016 04:42

March 12, 2016

A simple way to get kids to write more…

“I can’t believe that they’re writing so much!” Believe it or not, fourth and fifth graders love to write. Every so often, I get hired to visit a school and lead an “instant story” writing workshop, and every single time I hear this. Students surprise their teachers by not just writing a few sentences and then calling […]
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Published on March 12, 2016 05:33

March 7, 2016

Video of Awesome Mr. Boring Stories by Students in Stoughton

South School 1st graders read their “boring” stories after Mark Binder’s Author Visit. He inspired them to write and illustrate these silly short stories and more!Here’s more about Mark Binder – Author and Storyteller. Posted by Stoughton Public Schools on Saturday, March 5, 2016 South School 1st graders read their “boring” stories after Mark Binder’s […]
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Published on March 07, 2016 10:56

March 4, 2016

The Last Temptation of Rabbi Kibbitz

“The Last Temptation of Rabbi Kibbitz” is a story from the book Matzah Mishugas. The story was recorded live at the Oak Lawn School NOTE: This is an audio recording on YouTube… Now, because you enjoyed the story, please buy the book! For the Kindle For the iPad/iPod For the Nook Softcover from Amazon
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Published on March 04, 2016 17:00

Transmitting the Joy of Written and Spoken Word

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