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This article features Adam Gidwitz, a U.S. novelist who debuted his book "A Tale Dark & Grimm" in fall 2010. He works as a teacher at a progressive private school in Brooklyn, New York after earning an English degree from Columbia in 2004. He describes the reaction of his class to a reading of a Brothers Grimm tale titled "Faithful Johannes." Particular focus is given to the creative process involved in writing the book. He is currently working on a second collection of retold fairy tales.

Announces the launch of a series of modernized fairy tales by specialty toymaker Just Pretend of Manchester, New Hampshire. Middle-grade girls as the target audience of the Stardust Classics series; Topics that will be addressed in the books; The debut of the series in September 1998; The series as an extension of the company's line of toys; Future plans for further books; Plans for the launch of the series, including a national sweepstakes.

Reports on Harcourt Brace's publication of an illustrated fairy tale by a cast of 30 writers and performers. Inclusion of celebrities such as Steven Spielberg and Robin Williams; Narrative as serial in nature; Fundraising for the Starbright foundation; Starbright's aim to improve the quality of life of seriously ill children and their families; Schedule of the book's release.