Digital and Interactive Book Apps for Children Narrated by Meryl Streep, Robin Williams + by Ruckus Media Group

ABOUT THE RUCKUS MEDIA APPS:
When children open Ruckus apps, turning and tilting pages, touching words and art, they read, see, and enter a story. Words, pictures, music, and dynamics made possible only by touch screen technology are woven to tell original stories to entrance and expand their imaginations. As with their favorite picture books, children will be enriched by and return to Ruckus apps again and again.

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS - MEET RICK:
Rick Richter, President, CEO, and Chair: A leader in children’s intellectual property development and a seasoned publishing executive, Rick served most recently as as President and Publisher of the Simon & Schuster Children’s Division (1996 – 2008). There he established the company as a consistent award-winning children’s and young adult publisher of many bestselling brands, including Olivia (Nickelodeon, Spring ‘09) and The Spiderwick Chronicles (Paramount, ‘08), He’s Just Not That Into You (New Line, ‘08) and Yes, Man (Warner Bros '08). In 1990, Rick co-founded Candlewick Press, the prestigious children's publisher based in Boston. "The goal of Ruckus is to combine the most creative minds in children's media with tremendously exciting new mobile devices. We'll be satisfied when a mom or dad can hand their phone or tablet to their child without one ounce of guilt, knowing that the experience the child is about to have will entertain them, challenge them, perhaps make them giggle, and be utterly satisfying."

[Rich Richter, President, CEO, and Chair]

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS - MEET JIM: Jim Young, Co-Founder, COO, Board Member: Jim has spent over twenty years in the media and technology industries with GE’s entertainment division, NBC; Viacom’s publishing unit, Simon & Schuster; consumer health company WebMD; technology and software supplier Dendrite International and News Corporation’s publishing unit, Harper Collins. During his career, Jim has held c-suite positions handling operations, mergers and acquisitions, company restructurings, sale transactions and human resources on a global basis. “As a hands-on father of two children, I want a digital experience that not only gives them the choice to be able to select and experience stories but also allows them to use their imagination. That is Ruckus – a place where kids can count on us to give them great stories, complemented by the games, recording, and interactivity made possible by a digital format.”

[Jim Young, Co-Founder, COO, and Board Member]

PRESS AND MEDIA The Wall Street Journal [09.15.10] "Picture this: A child cozies up for a bedtime story, but with an electronic book that allows her to, say, tickle a character, record her own voice reading, or complete a maze. Rick Richter, the former head of kids' books at CBS Corp's Simon & Schuster, is launching a new media house that specializes in interactive digital children's book, including classics such as 'The Velveteen Rabbit'." His company, Ruckus Media Group LLC, has a line of children's books delivered via software applications that make use of color, video, and touch screen capabilities. READ MORE: Full version of the Ruckus Media Article in the Wall Street Journal

MEET THE FOUNDER OF THIS FANTASTIC APP:
Get to know Jim Young, one of the Founders of Ruckus Media Group and learn all about these new and revolutionary apps that are going to deepen your children's love of books and stories at the I Love Authors Blog Talk Radio Show Thursday, October 21st at 9:00pm(est). Join us for some fun and sharing with Jim and let's talk about how he got it all started and what it means to parents, kids, and reading

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Website: RuckusMediaGroup.com
Blog: The Ruckus Among Us Blog
Facebook: Ruckus Media Group on FaceBook
Twitter: @RuckusMedia

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