About Mark

Mark Binder writes and tells stories for a living.

His books and audio recordings for all ages are award-winning and a lot of fun to read or listen to.

He has an eclectic collection of styles and interests, ranging from autobiographical lies to thoughtful prose to traditional folktales.

He performs all around the world. (Want information about his shows in schools? Click here)

Works by Mark Binder include:

Books (and ebooks)
Stories for Peace (2011)
Matzah Mishugas (2009)
The Bed Time Story Book (2008)
It Ate My Sister (September, 2008)
The Brothers Schlemiel (April 2008)
A Hanukkah Present (*Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award for Family Literature* 2007)
The Everything Bedtime Story Book (2001)
Crumbs Don’t Count — The Rationalization Diet (1994)

Audio
A Holiday Present
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night…
Classic Stories for Boys and Girls (*Children’s Music Web and iParenting Media Awards)
Tall Tales, Whoppers and Lies
The Brothers Schlemiel from Birth to Bar Mitzvah (*Storytelling World Honor)
A Hanukkah Present

More than 200 stories published in magazines including Cricket, The Forward, The Family, Bostonia, Conjure, and Pizza Today .

Awards and Grants
Finalist/Runner-Up National Jewish Book Award for Family Literature
Storytelling World Honor Award
Children’s Music Web Award
iParenting Media Award
US Department of Education Grant to Train School Librarians
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Literature
RI Department of Education Innovative Project Grant