SPONSORED POST Hotel Transylvania

This entry is sponsored by Sony Pictures Animation.

Hotel Transylvania, a new monster-size movie from Sony Pictures Animation, will be hitting the big screen on September 28, 2012. This computer-animated comedy features the voices of Adam Sandler as Dracula, and Selena Gomez as Dracula's daughter Mavis. It sounds like a lot of fun and gives us a glimpse into the lives of some monsters whose names you might know.  Play the Hotel Transylvania games, and read on for more about the movie.

Infinity Ring Sneak Peek

INFINITY RING

Hello, readers! I'm Nick Eliopulos, editor of the new series Infinity Ring which launches on August 28th. Infinity Ring is a fun, action-packed time-travel adventure. But when I think about Infinity Ring, the first thing that pops into my head is ice cream.

Pizza Trivia Quiz Answers

Pizza Trivia Quiz Answers

Hey everyone! Hope today's Pizza Trivia Quiz didn't make you too hungry. I know I ran all the way to the nearest pizzeria as soon as I was done writing it! Here are the answers . . .

Pizza Trivia Quiz

Pizza Trivia Quiz

It seems like you can get everything from a vending machine nowadays: swim trunks, cupcakes, DVDs, iPods, bars of gold, live crabs, bicycles, sneakers, umbrellas, cell phones . . . and now, customized pizza. That's right, folks. The Let's Pizza machine kneads dough, spreads sauce, adds toppings, and cooks the pizza of your choice, all under 3 minutes! That's totally crazy.

In other pizza news, Brooklyn-based artist Steph Mantis has developed the "Ninja Throwing Slices," Ninja stars made from actual slices of pepperoni pizza preserved in clear Lucite. (I wonder if there's a vegetarian option?) Seems like pizza's a hot trend nowadays, so why not have a little Pizza Trivia Quiz?

Shark Week Trivia Quiz Answers

Shark Week Trivia Quiz Answers

Last week, I posted a Shark Trivia Quiz in honor of Discovery Channel's Shark Week. This August 12th marks the 25th Anniversary of Shark Week, although sharks have been around for over 400 million years! Did you sink or swim with your answers? Check out the real shark facts below.

Create a Caption: Saint Bernard Dogs

Create a Caption: Saint Bernard Dogs

Recently, Scholastic asked some grown-ups to send in photos of their dogs for a special Dog of the Week contest. The sillier or cuter, the better! We loved them so much we thought it would be fun to feature these award-winning dogs in an Ink Splot 26 post dedicated to doggie awesomeness.

Take, for example, this picture of the Chatham Pack:

 Now, that is one COOL dog. If I had to give this photo a caption, it would definitely be this:

“No one on the corner has swagga like us.”

What do you guys think? What caption would you give this picture?  Give us your captions in the Comments! 

Also, out of curiosity: which pups are cuter?

                                  

— En-Szu, STACKS Intern (a.k.a. MidnightMagic5)

Zach Gordon Interview

You know him as Greg Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies. I met him when he came to Scholastic for a Live Chat a couple of years ago before the 1st Wimpy Kid movie came out. He was hilarious and adorable in real life, much more than Greg would be. We now have a new interview with him after his 3rd Wimpy Kid movie. Read on for Zach's current reflections on his life as an actor, his favorite books, and his hopes for the future.

Military Working Dogs

Military Working Dogs

Dogs are the most common pets in the United States, but did you know that they have also been fighting alongside the U.S. military forces since the Civil War? They officially became part of the military during World War II, and today are invaluable members of military groups stationed around the world.

Find out more about these amazing heroes, and how YOU can help them after they retire. . .

Dork Diaries Readalikes

You know when you find an amazing book, and you never want it to end? How do you find another book to read after that? Our answer: Readalikes to the rescue! We hope our Readalikes will rescue you from the what-to-read-next question, and help you find lots of new amazing books.

Today's Readalikes are for the Dork Diaries series. These books follow 8th-grader Nikki Maxwell as she describes her TRAUMATIC move to a snooty new school, her EPIC battle with her mom for an iPhone, and her issues with the CCP (Cool, Cute & Popular) kids, especially the SNOBBY Mackenzie.

There are 6 books in the series, but once you've finished all those, what to read next? Look for these other funny books about life in school for girls ages 9-12. Click on the book cover below to see a whole bunch of other Dork Diaries Readalike books you might also love.

Hope you enjoy our Readalikes!

—Amanda, Scholastic Booktalker

Shark Week Trivia Quiz

Shark Week Trivia Quiz

Get ready to take a bite out of August because August 12th marks Shark Week. Not only that, but it's the 25th Anniversary of Shark Week! The Discovery Channel has all sorts of shark-infested fun on TV and their website. If you're obsessed with sharks, or morbidly curious, there's something for everyone. So brave the waters, and sink your teeth into our Shark Week Trivia Quiz!

Who Would Win? Olympics Edition

Olympic Athletes vs. Book Characters: Who Would Win?

It's Olympics time! We're all abuzz about our favorite athletes and events here at the STACKS, and it got us thinking . . . we should do a Who Would Win post about the Olympic Games!

So we'd like to know . . . who do YOU think would win in a competition?

More Funny Olympic Athletes Photos

I have been having so much fun watching the Olympics all week! Like last week, I captured some of my favorite moments to share with you, dear STACKERS, and included my official and very serious captions, because the Olympic Games are all about serious competition and intense rivalry.