(NEW YORK) April 15th award-winning science writer Seymour Simon will re-launch his popular website SeymourSimon.com with a new, more streamlined look, sophisticated yet kid-friendly navigation, and an enviable amount of content that his readers come to trust from the man whom the New York Times dubbed “the Dean of the [children’s science book] field.”
Whether a student, parent or educator is looking to learn, explore or better understand the natural sciences, space, animals, or the human body, SeymourSimon.com will serve as a “go to” destination on the web. The site is designed as a safe site for children under age thirteen, following COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act of 1998) guidelines.
“SeymourSimon.com draws on my life’s work as both a teacher and children’s science writer,” says Simon. “The scientific facts may change, but if we can instill children with an enthusiasm for exploring the world, that value will remain with them the rest of their lives.”
Among the new additions and upgrades to SeymourSimon.com, which is available to all as a free website:
- Full-color images from all his most popular books, with links to “Look Inside” as well as links to both U.S. and Canadian online retailers.
- The SEYMOUR SIMON CHILDREN’S SCIENCE DICTIONARY, with more than 2000 entries, for use as a homework helper.
- The popular SEYMOUR SCIENCE BLOG is now integrated into the SeymourSimon.com website. Seymour Simon is a classic “lifelong learner,” and his interests and natural curiosity come to life in the Seymour Science blog.
- A robust ABOUT SEYMOUR section to help kids with their book reports. The section includes Simon’s bio, an interview, a new video interview, and an “Ask Seymour” email template. For adults, the section includes a form to request a School Visit or Classroom Skype Session.
- An Educators’ Only section which will offer free, downloadable Discussion Guides and Project Ideas related to his books; Recommended Links to additional online science resources; and an Upload feature to share classroom photos and videos.
- A casual online videogame called NANNY IN SPACE! Free, safe kid registration will enable players to keep track of their high scores, try to reach higher levels, and see where they appear in relation to other (anonymous) kids on the High Score Table.
SeymourSimon.com was designed by Ripe Media, a full-service creative firm based in Los Angeles, and produced by veteran children’s media executive Liz Nealon.
About Seymour Simon:
Seymour Simon is the author of more than 250 highly acclaimed science books (many of which have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association), introducing tens of millions of children to a staggering array of subjects. His Collins photo-essay books are now co-branded with the Smithsonian Institution, giving Seymour Simon’s books a special seal of approval from a leading U.S. authority on science and education. He is the recipient of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature.
About Ripe Media:
Ripe Media is a full-service creative firm founded by Technology Director Chris Simental and Creative Director Heather Richman. Ripe Media works with Fortune 100 companies on an international level, including a diverse array of clients such as Disney, Harvard University, Warner Brothers, Toyota, Amgen, Fox, and the UCLA Bruins.
About Liz Nealon:
Liz Nealon is an award-winning Executive Producer who has played an integral role in shaping indelible youth brands like Sesame Street and MTV, as well as successful children’s websites including the Emmy-Award winning SesameStreet.org, the preschool virtual world Panwapa.com, and the popular KidzBop.com video-sharing site. Prior to her work in children’s media, Liz Nealon spent a decade as a writer/producer at the start-up of MTV, traveling the world as Senior Vice President of International Programming, launching the MTV brand in Europe, Brazil, Japan and Australia.
See the full press release for more information: http://www.seymoursimon.com/index.php/about_seymour_simon/media_epk/
Contact: Margo Donohue at 917-679-6945 or margodono@gmail.com