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kittynh · 5th July 2012, 11:05 AM

The skeptic book for children I wrote this year (last year was "Zigge and Lisa" written with the help of our good, but sadly now gone, forum friend Curnir) is ready to go. The books were written to go to the kids attending the Camp Inquiry. Help from forum members made that book, and now this second book "Fairy Tales, Fairly Told" a reality.

This year, I am bringing copies of the book to TAM. The JREF "store" at TAM will have copies for sale. 100% of the money goes to the JREF. It's my way of saying "Thanks" to James Randi for writing the forward to the book. To say it is an honor to have James Randi write the introduction to your book is an understatement.

yes, that is a very tall James Randi (Noah has never met Randi...)
WARNING! The book has a story with an atheist hero. It also has a lesbian love story (nothing much is made of the two women falling in love and living happily ever after, it simply happens). Unlike "Zigge and Lisa" this book is not safe to hand out to children you know being raised in a fundie family! ("Zigge and Lisa" was very subtle).

The book was written for skeptic parents to have fairy tales that reflect the morals and values they wish to teach their children. I'm especially proud of the new version of the Three Little Pigs where the atheist pig is the one that builds the house out of bricks. The other pigs believed their religious beliefs would protect them from the wolf. While respectful of the believers, the atheist pig recommends education over religion when it comes to dealing with wolves. (and the wolf turns out to be not such a bad guy).

PLEASE, even if just to enjoy the stories yourself, pick up a copy at TAM for only $10. The money goes to the JREF (I've asked it please go to helping with skeptic education for children, such as lesson plans for schools), and you don't have to pay shipping!

The few typos in this first edition make it "more valuable" also. I'll be at the forum welcome table if you want me to sign it, but I suggest you hunt down Randi and get him to sign it. Yes that's him on the front cover.

(My illustrator, Noah Whippie, is a BIG fan of Randi, and with his permission we made him the wizard on the front cover).

All profits from the book will go to skeptic children's education, but at TAM it's the one chance to really make sure the most money goes to the JREF. Once it's up on Amazon and such they take a cut.

Guess what this story is about.....

kittynh · 5th July 2012, 11:13 AM

oh did I mention...BUY THE BOOK!!!

Wowbagger · 5th July 2012, 09:49 PM

Cute. Maybe I will!

Kevin 251 · 6th July 2012, 03:18 AM

This looks wonderful, Kitty. I won't be at TAM this year, but I'll certainly be ordering the book.

LarianLeQuella · 10th July 2012, 05:01 AM

By the way, these first print books will be collectors editions!

The Central Scrutinizer · 10th July 2012, 05:02 AM

I bought the signed cover!!!

MLynn · 15th July 2012, 09:55 AM

Wow, kitty - how can those of us who couldn't go to TAM get your book?! Let us all know!!!!

I miss you, BTW...

5th July 2012, 11:05 AM	#1
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 22,726	Buy a book at TAM! Help the JREF! The skeptic book for children I wrote this year (last year was "Zigge and Lisa" written with the help of our good, but sadly now gone, forum friend Curnir) is ready to go. The books were written to go to the kids attending the Camp Inquiry. Help from forum members made that book, and now this second book "Fairy Tales, Fairly Told" a reality. This year, I am bringing copies of the book to TAM. The JREF "store" at TAM will have copies for sale. 100% of the money goes to the JREF. It's my way of saying "Thanks" to James Randi for writing the forward to the book. To say it is an honor to have James Randi write the introduction to your book is an understatement. yes, that is a very tall James Randi (Noah has never met Randi...) WARNING! The book has a story with an atheist hero. It also has a lesbian love story (nothing much is made of the two women falling in love and living happily ever after, it simply happens). Unlike "Zigge and Lisa" this book is not safe to hand out to children you know being raised in a fundie family! ("Zigge and Lisa" was very subtle). The book was written for skeptic parents to have fairy tales that reflect the morals and values they wish to teach their children. I'm especially proud of the new version of the Three Little Pigs where the atheist pig is the one that builds the house out of bricks. The other pigs believed their religious beliefs would protect them from the wolf. While respectful of the believers, the atheist pig recommends education over religion when it comes to dealing with wolves. (and the wolf turns out to be not such a bad guy). PLEASE, even if just to enjoy the stories yourself, pick up a copy at TAM for only $10. The money goes to the JREF (I've asked it please go to helping with skeptic education for children, such as lesson plans for schools), and you don't have to pay shipping! The few typos in this first edition make it "more valuable" also. I'll be at the forum welcome table if you want me to sign it, but I suggest you hunt down Randi and get him to sign it. Yes that's him on the front cover. (My illustrator, Noah Whippie, is a BIG fan of Randi, and with his permission we made him the wizard on the front cover). All profits from the book will go to skeptic children's education, but at TAM it's the one chance to really make sure the most money goes to the JREF. Once it's up on Amazon and such they take a cut. Guess what this story is about.....
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5th July 2012, 11:13 AM	#2
kittynh The Hupsu Detective auctioneer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: If I told the aliens could find me, and you know they read this forum Posts: 22,726	oh did I mention...BUY THE BOOK!!!
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5th July 2012, 09:49 PM	#3
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,674	Cute. Maybe I will!
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6th July 2012, 03:18 AM	#4
Kevin 251 Scholar Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 91	This looks wonderful, Kitty. I won't be at TAM this year, but I'll certainly be ordering the book.
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10th July 2012, 05:01 AM	#5
LarianLeQuella Elf Wino Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 3rd Rock from the Sun Posts: 1,996	By the way, these first print books will be collectors editions!
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10th July 2012, 05:02 AM	#6
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,581	I bought the signed cover!!!
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15th July 2012, 09:55 AM	#7
MLynn Whippet of Peace Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,627	Wow, kitty - how can those of us who couldn't go to TAM get your book?! Let us all know!!!! I miss you, BTW...
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