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Leonard Stern

Leonard Stern, along with Roger Price, created Mad Libs in the 1950s. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Stern had a colorful and varied history. Before cofounding Price Stern Sloan with Roger Price, Stern was a successful television writer. In addition to his creative involvement with over twenty television series and over ten motion pictures, Stern worked with Jackie Gleason on The Honeymooners. He also wrote for the The Phil Silvers ShowThe Steve Allen Show, and wrote and produced the original Get Smart television series. Stern also published A Martian Wouldn't Say That, which compiled weird and wacky memos written by people in the entertainment industry. 

Books

Game Night Favorites for Staying In

Holiday gatherings are the perfect time to break out those puzzles and board games! Just like your grandmother’s famous pumpkin pie or your family’s favorite seasonal movie that you re-watch every year, a great game that gathers everyone around the kitchen table is a can’t-miss part of the holidays. Whether you’re hosting a lively Friendsgiving,

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Barbiecore: Paint it Pink

While we’re all anxiously awaiting Greta Gerwig’s new Barbie movie, which has already reached an iconic status just through the trailers, it’s time to reevaluate and reclaim the aesthetic joys of American girlhood. Barbiecore, my friends, is about more than just wearing pink. Embracing the Barbiecore ethos means flaunting your vintage Polly Pocket collection, discussing

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