“For lovers of fun but honest storytelling…” – Publishers Weekly“Binder is a skilled writer and performer…” –USA TODAY NETWORKOur eighth grade was the best, and then, on the last day of school, a high school student showed up with a gun…My friends in “Team Bomb Shelter” are all smarter than me, but we still manage to have a great time together. During our last year at Jerome Marco K-8 we called the daily chaos of middle school “the worst” — and som...

“For lovers of fun but honest storytelling…” – Publishers Weekly“Binder is a skilled writer and performer…” –USA TODAY NETWORKOur eighth grade was the best, and then, on the last day of school, a high school student showed up with a gun…My friends in “Team Bomb Shelter” are all smarter than me, but we still manage to have a great time together. During our last year at Jerome Marco K-8 we called the daily chaos of middle school “the worst” — and som...

"Every Hero Has a Story" was comissioned for the 2015 Summer Library Reading Program. Written by an award-winning author and storyteller, this collection of framed stories will be enjoyed by young people and parents of all ages."While most books have one story, this has eighteen… Most of them are fairy tales, but some are adventure stories. All are wonderful." —San Francisco Book Review (5/5 Stars)From Giant Killer Jack and The Last Voyage of of Sinbad to the World...

THE GROSTON RULES is an edgy book for high school readers. With suspenseful twists and turns, it is a captivating and lighthearted high school tale about teens in trouble, surviving high school through their strong friendships.Adults, young adults and mature teens won't be able to put it down, because the story is as much about teen survival and unschooling as it is a young adult coming of age tale, rife with dark humor, teen comedy, fuck ups, and the occasional raunchy teen story....

Imagine new ways to resolve conflict!Stories for Peace is a fun and quick read that will open new possibilities to handling difficult and uncomfortable problems. Using an entertaining and action-provoking style, the book raises issues and offers answers.Ten stories plus three essays by award-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder. Includes a new section on Cyberbullying.For adults, children, families, educators, students, activi...

THE GROSTON RULES is an edgy book for high school readers. With suspenseful twists and turns, it is a captivating and lighthearted high school tale about teens in trouble, surviving high school through their strong friendships.Adults, young adults and mature teens won’t be able to put it down, because the story is as much about teen survival and unschooling as it is a young adult coming of age tale, rife with dark humor, teen comedy, fuck ups, and the occasional ra...

Pick your Cinderella, pick your prince, and enjoy a new “spin” on the classic tale!“Cinderella Spinderella is the first international illustrated ebook for families that uses today’s technology to give a favorite story a modern message of empowerment!”"It doesn't matter what you look like… It's who you are that counts."—The Fairy Godmother from Cinderella SpinderellaThe classic story of Cinderella has been modernized...

"Thoroughly enjoyable novel, both moving and astutely farcical." – Kirkus ReviewsA secret society, magical soup, and a young girl, wise beyond her yearsWhen Rachel Cohen is born, her parents' marriage begins to crack. As she grows, and her village teeters on the brink, it is up to her and The Council of Wise Women to cook up a plan and step in.Family breakdowns, a village on the edge of famine, and the challenges of a beloved community…

Humor, Horror and Stanksfrom the author of “It Ate My Sister”With witches, toxic chemicals, a tsunami, and tossed cookies.Ever been to the beach? Gone trick or treating?Been to summer camp? Conducted science experiments in the basement?My friends and I just wanted to relax and have fun. We didn’t mean to get into trouble.The trouble always found us…Mark Binder is the Audie Award nominated author and storyteller, who t...

2019 Audie Audio Book Award Finalist for Best Original Work!"A well-told tale of the Norse Gods… Binder’s voice swoops and soars, now angry, now gleeful and now mocking, as Loki tells these stories of the gods run amok."—Providence JournalThis is the story that Marvel doesn’t tell about Loki…They broke into his home. They kidnapped his children. Left his wife bound and gagged on the floor, where she choked and died. He had once helpe...

Kings Wolves, Princesses and Lions is an excellent primer for young readers… Classic tales retold with new energy… New tales that seem timeless, and a few old favorites that preserve the flavor of years gone by.These are stories children (Grades 1-3) will enjoy reading by themselves, or with parents and caregivers. And the grown-ups will enjoy reading them, too. Includes dozens of evocative and humorous old-school and wood-block style illustrations.Award-wi...

36 Fun To Hear Stories by an award-winning author and storytellerTraditional stories, familiar rhymes, and new favorites. With bonus tips for reading and sharing stories with young people.Mark Binder is the Audie Award nominated and Parents' Choice Gold author and narrator of this bestselling collection. He has toured the world performing stories for listeners of all ages and backgrounds.Reviews of Mark Binder's Work: