Company Mission Our mission at Joanne Frances Press is to publish books that inspire and foster creativity in children.  Sounds simple enough.  But what it really means is that we'd like to publish books that not only entertain, but encourage children to visualize their dreams and see themselves achieving goals, doing the fantastic!  For it is through this visualization of dreams and achevement that future success is born. Ideally, we hope our books inspire kids to daydream more and watch TV less.   Play more make-believe and fewer video games.  And above all else -- see more of what's in the mind's eye; as opposed to just what's in front of them.  Lofty goals?  Absolutely.  But the truth is, we believe it's not only important and healthy for children to exercise their imaginations on a daily basis, but a lot more fun and rewarding than the alternative.  Besides -- where are the innovators, artists and successful leaders of tomorrow going to come from if we don't plant and nurture the seeds of creativity in our children today? We hope that you agree with our mission and appreciate your interest in our company. Sincerely, Joanne Froh -- daughter and author Frances Plagens -- mother and illustrator Charitable Donation Each year, Joanne Frances Press selects a different charity benefiting children to receive 10% of sales revenue on products sold through our website.  In 2007, the designated charity is Operation Smile, an organization born of compassion, which gives thousands of impoverished children living with a cleft lip or palate the ability to face the world with a joyous smile.  To learn more about Operation Smile, please visit: www.OperationSmile.org *************************************************************************** Links of Interest...

Below is a list of websites we think you may find interesting and worthwhile places to visit.

The Exploratorium
An extension of the Museum of Science, Art & Human Perception located in San Francisco.  A terrific site for children of all ages with over 18,000 award winning Web pages and instructions for over 500 simple experiments.  URL:  http://www.exploratorium.com/

Reading Rainbow
As you would expect, this is a wonderful, content-rich site for children.  It's too bad they can't all be like this (positive, fun and advertising free).  URL: http://pbskids.org/readingrainbow/

Gifted Children Resources
A gateway to gifted resources on the Web.  A great place to start when seeking information on raising and nurturing a gifted child.
URL: http://www.gt-cybersource.org/

Operation Smile
Our designated charity for 2007.
URL: http://www.operationsmile.org

Poetry and More
Author Kenn Nesbitt's home page provides tons of upbeat poetry related activities and information for the junior set.
URL: http://www.poetry4kids.com/