Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it.

~Hannah Arendt

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The mission we have undertaken with The Boniuk Foundation to promote tolerance, respect, and compassion is making huge strides these days. Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Hidden Heroes, our weekend television show on CBS, is attracting more viewers

every week and has even won a Parents’ Choice® Award! You can read more about it here. You can watch episodes of the show and find out when it airs in your market by clicking here. Select “Hidden Heroes” from the “Program” drop-down menu, then choose your city.

We’re also excited that our literacy-based anti-bullying program, Chicken Soup for the Soul Hallway Heroes, is now available for students in grades 1 to 6. You can see the cover of one of the student journals on the left. A press release went out last week and the announcement was even featured in Times Square, as you see in the photo to the right! If you are an educator, click here to learn more. Storytelling brings lessons to life, and your stories are the basis for all the good work that we do to make this world a better place for adults, children, and animals. So, thank you. We make a great team!

Your publisher, Amy Newmark @amynewmark

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All in the Chicken Soup for the Soul Family!We love how talented your families are. Here are three more fabulous family writing duos. Each writer received a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers for sharing her photo with us.

Lil Blosfield (above right) and her daughter Elizabeth proudly show their books. The pair are in “frenzied wedding planning mode for Elizabeth’s big day in May,” mother Lil reports.

Twin sisters Dot Beams (below left) and Donna Hogue were both published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins & More. And Dot was also published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Answered Prayers.

Gretchen Bassier and her mom Mary Kay (above right) were excited to receive copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers. One of the contributors to that book is in their writing group, making it even more special.

Always there for you®

Sue Ross (pictured right) was recently published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible. Sue held a book signing at the Governor Warner Museum in Farmington, Michigan and donated the proceeds to the museum to help with their ongoing renovations.

“I really am enjoying the fact that I was selected—it’s giving me the sense of being part of something that does good,” Sue said. “The Chicken Soup for the Soul series is such a beautifully developed concept, the idea of giving back to the community—and they do it so well. I

really think they make a difference in people’s lives.” Thank you, Sue! We try very hard to give back.

Mariah Julio (pictured left) hosted a book signing for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Nurses at Barnes & Noble in Lafayette, Indiana. The store sold all 14 copies in stock. “What a fun day!” Mariah said about the book signing. “I’m delighted to be included in this Chicken Soup for the Soul collection.” Thank you, Mariah. Anything we can do to inspire those hardworking, invaluable nurses!

Book Signings across the Country!

You paid me for one of my stories in 2015. Will you send me a 1099 form to file with my taxes? We hate to bring up a sore subject, but it’s that time of year again—time to gather your tax

information! And we are part of that puzzle.

If we paid you for at least three stories last year and you are a U.S. taxpayer, you should have received a Form 1099 from us. Anyone who makes at least $600 from a company receives this form, which is filed with your taxes. We file it with the

IRS as well.

If we paid you less than $600 in 2015, we will not send you a 1099 form for your taxes. You will be responsible for reporting your writing income to the tax authorities on your own. 

If you have moved since we published your latest story, and we paid you $600 or more (for three or more stories) in 2015, and you failed to give us your new address, please let us know right away, since we sent your form to your old address. Also please let us know if you think your form is incorrect once you receive it. Contact D’ette Corona at: dcorona@chickensoupforthesoul.com. 

Your Latest Books!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Cat 101 Heartwarming Stories about Our Happy, Heroic & Hilarious Pets

By Amy Newmark Foreword by Robin Ganzert, President and CEO, American Humane Association

On Sale: February 9, 2016

What has the cat done now? You’ll recognize your own cat in this collection of stories about how very good and very bad our cats can be.

From cats with nine lives to cats that save lives—from cats that wreck houses to cats that repair families—from cats that crack us up to cats that act like therapists—you’ll see your own cat with new appreciation for its unique skills and intuition.

With a special emphasis on the benefits and joys of adopting abandoned cats, these stories will make you laugh out loud, nod your head in recognition, and maybe even shed a tear or two. And your purchase will help support the great work of the American Humane Association!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Dog 101 Heartwarming Stories about Our Happy, Heroic & Hilarious Pets

By Amy Newmark Foreword by Robin Ganzert, President and CEO, American Humane Association

On Sale: February 9, 2016

The dog did what? You’ll recognize your own canine companion in this collection of stories about how very good and very bad our dogs can be.

From clever dogs that sneak food to heroic dogs that save lives—from mischievous dogs that chew shoes to intuitive dogs that repair families—from goofy dogs that crack us up to nurturing dogs that provide healing therapy—you’ll have a new appreciation for the amazing things that dogs can do for their human friends.

As always, Chicken Soup for the Soul emphasizes the joys and benefits of adopting dogs from shelters or rescue organizations. And your purchase will help support the great work of the American Humane Association!