“The Last Temptation of Rabbi Kibbitz” is a story from the book Matzah Mishugas. The story was recorded live at the Oak Lawn School on April 4, 2012.

Now, because you enjoyed the story, please buy the book!

• For the Kindle
• For the iPad/iPod
• For the Nook
• Softcover from Amazon

A great interview* with nationally syndicated Radio Host Peter Solomon…

*Except it’s pronounced “Binde-er”

A few recommendations from elementary schools for recent presentations…

Tiogue School, Coventry, RI

“I’ve never sat that still before,”
—Abigail, 5th Grade

“She’s never sat that still before! That told me that they enjoyed it.They absolutely loved all the sound bites you put in there. That was a lot about voice and storytelling, which was an important piece of what we try to do in fifth grade.”
—Sue Flynn, Fifth Grade Teacher

“We wanted to let you know that we all enjoyed your presentation to our students today.  The students were very engaged throughout your storytelling.  Your connection to their work as emerging young writers was important in validating the process of effective and successful writing.  We appreciated your enthusiastic delivery of your work and personal stories.  We are also looking forward to sharing more stories from your latest book around bullying.  Your mix of songs and storytelling makes the experience memorable and lively!  Thank you again for sharing your talents and expertise in writing with all of us at Tiogue.  Who knows – you may have inspired some competition today!! ”
—Louise Seitsinger, Principal

Falls School, North Attleboro, MA

Last week I went into the studio and we recorded a demo of “The Lonesome Coffin Blues.”

The goal is to have someone like Marilyn Manson or Willy Nelson cover it…

That said, we liked the demo so much that we’re releasing it as an iTunes Single.

It’s acapella. It’s the “best finger-snapping tune about being dead we’ve ever heard”

A review of a recent “Stories for Peace” presentation to the families at Central Congregational Church

“It was intergenerational. Folks from 3 to 83 enjoyed it… Mark’s presentation was incredibly relevant to our group. It’s really jumpstarted some conversations among our folks about peace and nonviolence and bullying…”

—Rev. Kat Townes, Central Congregational Church. WATCH THE VIDEO…

Stories for Peace - resolving conflicts / handling bullies

Stories for Peace is available through Amazon.com, for the Kindle, iPad and iPhone and for the Nook.

For information about booking Mark Binder for your organization, please click here.

Chiri Bim - from my new book, “Stories for Peace”
This was recorded on an iphone at the Peace Flag Project’s Voices for Peace Concert at the Roots Cafe in Providence, RI

Based on an Eastern European nigun, “Chiri Bim” tells the story of the humorous reconciliation between two feuding families.

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My publisher is working on the ebook edition of A Hanukkah Present.
Which cover do you like better?

1, 2, 3, 4or 5? Or 6?

email

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stephen@lightpublications.com

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“…I loved how you read the audience. You knew what they liked… I think we had a great great response from all the kids—and their moms and dads.
—Diann Haduch, Children’s Librarian, Reuben Hoar Library, Littleton, MA—WATCH THE VIDEO…

“You can keep an audience together for 45 minutes, looking at you and listening to you… We’ve had grades 1 through 8…”
—Jason Liccardi, Camp Director—WATCH THE VIDEO…