The hummingbird who chewed bubblegum
A little hummingbird wants gum and can blow big bubbles. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Getting to know Ronnie
Young students are introduced to some of the characteristics of Autism, when a new student starts attending their school. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Larkin Wyley's paleontology adventure
A young boy learns that you don’t always find what you looking for, but if you keep on going you might find something just as interesting. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Alligator Alley
A mysterious alligator drops by to participate in the 26th Annual Belvar Bowling Championship. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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A wish from above
A little angel, polar bear and gingerbread man find themselves in a mysterious place. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Bipper and Wick
Bipper learns being young is a wonderful thing; he should enjoy it and have fun. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Light on a snowy day
The best Christmas presents often aren't found under a tree, but in your heart. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Where's Winston?
This new NIE story teaches two important lessons: about sacred pacts and caring for one another. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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The turkey and the pumpkin
"A Turkey and the Pumpkin" is available for use by SNPA members – in time for Thanksgiving. Author Artie Knapp is offering this children's story (and more to come) to SNPA members for publication at no cost.
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A Halloween Treat for Polly Peat
"A Halloween Treat for Polly Peat" also is a treat for members of SNPA. Author Artie Knapp is offering this children's story (and more to come) to SNPA members for publication at no cost.
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www.newspapers.org
America's Newspapers – the association formed from the merger of the Inland Press Association and Southern Newspaper Publishers Association – was ceremonially launched October 6 at its inaugural annual meeting in Chicago.
Dean Ridings will be its chief executive officer, effective Nov. 11.
America's Newspapers unites two of the oldest press associations to form one of the industry's largest advocates for newspapers and the many benefits to their communities, civil life, freedom of expression and democracy.
"Newspaper journalism provides a voice for the voiceless, challenges elected officials, shines a light on government, calls for change when change is needed, and exposes corruption and injustice," said Chris Reen, the president and publisher of The Gazette in Colorado Springs who will serve as the first president of America's Newspapers.
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New association launches today;
SNPA-Inland merger is complete
A new association formed by the consolidation of SNPA and the Inland Press Association was officially launched today. The name of the new association will be announced on Oct. 6 at the association's first annual meeting in Chicago.
Edward VanHorn, SNPA's executive director, said that the merger unites two of the country's oldest press associations into a progressive new organization that will use its bigger and more powerful voice to be an unapologetic advocate for newspapers.
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