September 2008 Edina Magazine Article

Teach Me's founder, Judy Mahoney, speaks to Edina Magazine about kids, language, and learning. Download a reprint of the article here.

June 2008 Press Release

Celebrate the Holidays with Award-winning Books from Teach Me!

Minneapolis, MN (June 25, 2008)

Teach Me Tapes, Inc., the Minneapolis based children’s book publisher, has won more awards for their latest titles in the Teach Me…Christmas Songs and Traditions Series. Fröhliche Weihnachten: Learning Songs & Traditions in German and Buon Natale: Learning Songs & Traditions in Italian were both honored with the 2008 iParenting Media Award. Fröhliche Weihnachten was also recognized as an IPPY finalist and Buon Natale was given the honor as Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist. These titles join the other award-winning titles in this series: Feliz Navidad: Learning Songs & Traditions in Spanish and Joyeux Noël: Learning Songs & Traditions in French, which are both winners of the 2007 iParenting Media Award.

This series celebrates the joy of Christmas customs around the world. These beautifully illustrated books are accompanied by an audio CD, which includes the narration in the target language and 15 songs to sing along with and learn. The music features traditional songs specific to the country, as well as translations of many holiday favorites. These new titles feature the renowned soprano voice of Maria Jette, (Minnesota Sinfonia, A Prairie Home Companion), as she sings in German and Italian. The Minnesota Boychoir, directed by Mark Johnson, joins Maria on the Italian project to bring the music to life for children of all ages. The German title incorporates a wonderful children’s choir assembled from the Twin Cities German Immersion School in St. Paul, MN. The upbeat arrangements, produced by Scott Malchow, bring a new twist to old holiday favorites.

Visit www.teachmetapes.com to see the entire selection of titles, place an order or hear samples of all 10 languages. Teach Me products are also available from your favorite bookseller or online at amazon.com.

Minneapolis-based Teach Me Tapes, Inc. is a privately held, woman owned business. They have been publishing foreign language products for children since 1985 with the mission to provide young children with the tools to learn new languages. Knowing that music is a universal language, they incorporate familiar songs to engage children in the learning process.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Erik Nelson Sales and Marketing Associate
952-933-8086

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October 2007 Press Release

Take Time to Experience the Music and Customs of Christmas Around the World!

Minneapolis, MN (October 10, 2007)

Experience the customs and traditions of Christmas in Germany or Italy through a bilingual story while enjoying the season's favorite songs. The latest new titles from Teach Me Tapes, Inc.: Fröhliche Weihnachten: Learning Songs & Traditions in German and Buon Natale: Learning Songs & Traditions in Italian join the award-winning series celebrating Christmas customs around the world. These beautifully illustrated books are accompanied by an audio CD, which includes the narration in the target language and 15 songs to sing along and learn. The music features traditional tunes specific to the country, as well as translations of many holiday favorites. Other titles in this series: Feliz Navidad: Learning Songs & Traditions in Spanish and Joyeux Noël: Learning Songs & Traditions in French are both winners of the 2007 iParenting Media Award.

These new titles feature the renowned soprano voice of Maria Jette, (Minnesota Orchestra, A Prairie Home Companion), as she sings in German and Italian. The Minnesota Boychoir, directed by Mark Johnson, joins Maria on the Italian project to bring the music to life for children of all ages. The German title incorporates a wonderful children's choir assembled from the Twin Cities German Immersion School in St. Paul, MN. The upbeat arrangements, produced by Scott Malchow, bring a new twist to the old holiday tunes.

"This is a wonderful way to learn about culture and language as we prepare to celebrate the holidays!" said an Edina mother of three. "It brings our heritage to life to see how other countries celebrate the season."

Visit www.teachmetapes.com to see the entire selection of titles, place an order or hear samples of all 10 languages. Teach Me products are also available from your favorite bookseller or online at amazon.com.

Minneapolis-based Teach Me Tapes, Inc. is a privately held, woman owned business. They have been publishing foreign language products for children since 1985 with the mission to provide young children with the tools to learn new languages. Knowing that music is a universal language, they incorporate familiar songs to engage children in the learning process.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Erik Nelson Sales and Marketing Associate
952-933-8086

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July 2007 Press Release

Teach Me…Announces New Sales Partnership

Minneapolis, MN (July 16, 2007)

In order to better serve customers, Teach Me Tapes, Inc. announces they have hired a new team of sales professionals to handle their retail and wholesale customers. National Publishers Representatives, Inc. has been named the commissioned sales representative group for Teach Me Tapes. They will start their new positions in July 2007 with the exciting release of four new titles, just in time for Christmas.

"We are excited to have such a group of well qualified sales veterans to meet the growing needs of our customers," states Linda Nelson, vice president of Teach Me Tapes, Inc. "Our products are perfect for parents and teachers who want to introduce children to other languages and cultures." Teach Me Tapes, Inc. stands as a leader in children’s foreign language publishing, dedicated to creating child and parent-friendly products that make language learning come alive with music.

Minneapolis-based Teach Me Tapes, Inc. has been publishing foreign language products for children since 1985. Their mission is to provide young children with the tools to learn new languages. Knowing that music is a universal language, they choose to incorporate familiar songs to engage children in the learning process.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Erik Nelson Sales and Marketing Associate
952-933-8086

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October 2006 Press Release

Feliz Navidad and Joyeux Noël

Celebrate the holidays with the gift of language!

Minneapolis, MN (October 25, 2006)

Just in time for the holidays, Minnesota based foreign language publisher Teach Me Tapes, Inc. launches a new series of bilingual holiday books to help preserve holiday traditions and increase cultural awareness. The award-winning publisher adds two new titles, Feliz Navidad: Learning Songs and Traditions in Spanish and Joyeux No?l: Learning Songs and Traditions in French. What better gift to share with family, friends and teachers, than the gift of language!

These books are bilingual celebrations of family customs and Christmas traditions of Mexico and France. Using the magic of art, stories and songs, share the memories with a family as they reflect on seasons past and celebrate the holidays with their favorite Christmas songs. These titles teach the reader about the rich heritage, culture and beliefs of the country during this delightful season. The fully illustrated books are narrated in the native language and sung in both languages. Text includes English translations.

Books are available through bookstores, catalogs, school supply stores, other outlets nationwide and our website. Feliz Navidad is supported by a national advertising campaign and is also featured in the Midwest Booksellers Association Holiday catalog

Minneapolis based Teach Me Tapes, Inc. is an award-winning company that has lead the industry in foreign language publishing for children since 1985. Their mission has always been to provide young children the tools to learn and explore new languages. Knowing that music is the universal language, they incorporate familiar and cultural songs that engage children in the learning process. For more information visit our website at www.teachmetapes.com.

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Feliz Navidad: Learning Songs and Traditions in Spanish
ISBN: 978-1-58872-060-9
$19.95 SRP, Publication Date: October 2006
Written by Anna Maria Mahoney
Illustrated by Barb Bj?rnson
Hardcover, Color Illustrations 8 1/2 x 11 trim size, with 70 min. audio CD
Printed at Corporate Graphics, Mankato, MN

Joyeux No?l: Learning Songs and Traditions in Spanish
ISBN: 978-1-58872-061-6
$19.95 SRP, Publication Date: November 2006
Written by Judy Mahoney
Illustrated by Roberta Collier-Morales
Hardcover, Color Illustrations 8 1/2 x 11 trim size, with 70 min. audio CD
Printed at Corporate Graphics, Mankato, MN