Shannon Hitchcock - Children’s Stories

Exciting News! Highlights for Children published “My Sister Snores” in February 2007. Jessica tried earmuffs, but she still can’t sleep. See how she solves the problems of a snoring sister and a fear of the dark.

Reprint Rights sold to Harcourt School Publishers.

Forthcoming: Katie Greene is one “Gallant Kid.” She delivers presents to sick children who must spend the holidays in the hospital. Look for her story in an upcoming issue of HFC, and read about Katie in her own words at http://www.katieskidz.org

November 2009: For kids who can’t get enough of pirates, shipwrecks and buried treasure, check out my article in ASK.

More good news! CRICKET magazine published my article “A Pirate’s Life For Me” in August 2007. Meet underwater archeologist Wendy Welsh, and read about her work conserving Blackbeard’s pirate ship the Queen Anne’s Revenge.

April 2005: “Helping Hearts” is the true story of how New Jersey children financed four heart surgeries for children in India. To learn more about the charity whose motto is “kids helping kids” visit:
http://www.heartsacrosstheocean.com

May 2008: “Busy Bees!” The children at Somerset Hills Lutheran Church made 2000 Bible story books in two hours! The books help children who live in Papua New Guinea learn to read. For more information about the Kobon Ministry visit: the following http://www.lutheransonline.com/kobon

March 2009: “Kicking Cancer!” Fifty New Jersey kids used their Tae Kwon Do skills in a kickathon/ breakathon to benefit children suffering from pediatric brain tumors. To learn more visit: http://bryansdream.org

November 2009: “Nothing But Nets!” Seven year-old Katherine Commale saved the lives of more than 6000 people by raising money for malaria nets. For more information about how you can help Katherine save children from malaria visit:
http://www.nothingbutnets.net

November 2010: “Paul’s Project!” Ten-year-old Paul Doussan started an organization to help the parents of critically ill children. Learn more by clicking here:
http://www.paulsproject.org

July 2007: Explore the story behind our National Anthem in “Mary Pickersgill’s Gigantic Flag.”

March 2008: Climb on board and enjoy a covered wagon ride in “A Pioneer Adventure.” This article features my dad and his reproduction prairie schooner!