Posted by pamela mccoll on Friday, January 18, 2013,
Key points:
• 61% of all nominated movies featured smoking this year.
• Smoking was heavy (50+ incidents) in nearly half of these films (47%, 8/17), including pipe-smoking in The Hobbit (PG-13)
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Half a dozen biographically-based films were nominated for 2012 — all
with smoking. But only 25% of youth-rated movies with smoking (2/8) were
biographically-based.
• PG-13 nominees delivering the most tobacco impressions (prelim.) in theaters include
Since the release of the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas (1823), popularized as Twas The Night Before Christmas,
it has become well known that Santa smokes a pipe. 2012 I have ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Tuesday, December 25, 2012,
Santa Claus Quits Smoking, Asks Patents to Quit to Save Kids’ Lives
Santa Claus will deliver toys
this year without his pipe because of growing concerns about his health,
the health of Mrs. Claus, and the growing number of court orders and
even laws prohibiting smoking in homes with children.
- Dec. 21, 2012
- WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 21, 2012): Santa Claus will deliver toys
this year without his pipe – and its smoke encircling his head like a
wreath – because of growing concern...
Anyone who feels compelled to fight for freedom of speech
could probably find a better target than a publisher of children's
books.
The facts are: (1) The story of Santa doesn't require
him to smoke, and those two lines of poetry are not especially important
to the piece - removing them doesn't change its tone or appeal....
Posted by pamela mccoll on Tuesday, December 11, 2012,
While the actors didn’t puff away throughout the entire film, we did see yet another glamorous actress–this time, Berenice Marlohe–clad in an evening gown with a drop-dead accessory, a smoldering cigarette.
Skyfall delivered more tobacco impressions (smoking incidence per film times the number of admission tickets) than any other movie in 2012, the groups says.
“The movie Skyfall had over 20 smoking incidences, delivering over 840 million impressions in the U.S. alone,” says Stanton A...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Monday, November 5, 2012,
All kids really want this Christmas is for their parents to stop smoking
More than half of children with a parent who smokes say that their one wish for Christmas is that their mum or dad give up smoking.
Kids say they would go without Christmas presents, give up their pocket money and complete their homework every night, if it meant their parents would quit their smoking habit.
Almost 98% of children with a smoking parent wish that they would quit, with three quarters worrying about their pare...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Friday, November 2, 2012,
In a google alert I discovered that the nicotine pushers are using the media hype of this story to push nicotine delivery devices. They issued a media release that was picked up by at least one paper. " Santa smoking removed from iconic poem after decades, changed to protect children. Leave Santa alone, there are better ways to quit. Do you think history should be changed to protect children ? " Leave Santa Alone.
This is classic nicotine marketing manipulation. Remember when Central Park wen... Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Friday, October 26, 2012,
Dear Santa,
I would like three things for Christmas. The first thing I would like the most is for my dad to stop smoking. He wastes money on cigarettes. Now he does not even spend time with us. It can also hurt his lungs.
The second thing I would like is some perfume. It is called “so perfect”. You can get it at Macy’s in the mall for $30.00.
The third thing I want for Christmas is new earrings. They look like reindeer. You can get them at Walmart for $5.99.
Posted by pamela mccoll on Friday, October 19, 2012,
Who highjacked Santa? The tobacco industry's commercial exploitation of Santa to sell cigarettes are worth raising when questions are asked about your adaptation of a classic.
St. Nick begins navigating the nation's mail stream tomorrow to the tune of 750 million Santa and Sleigh Forever stamps. The stamp art was inspired by the 1823 poem by Clement C. Moore, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," also known as "The Night Before Christmas" or "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Available nationwide Saturday, Oct. 13, in booklets of 20, the stamps can be purchased onli...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Wednesday, October 10, 2012,
On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 8:03 AM wrote: Pamela I applaud you for making the edit to a classic poem by C. C. Moore. As a Santa that has worked in many venues around the U.S. over the last 14 years, I have come to realize the way that Children look at Santa and the need for him to be a good example for all Children. When I started reading the great poem to children many times throughout the year, I have purposefully edited the line about the pipe out of my reading. On occasion I have receive...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Wednesday, October 10, 2012,
La Cirujana General da a conocer nuevo informe sobre el tabaquismo entre los jóvenes de los EE. UU.
PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA Jueves 8 de marzo de 2012
Contacto: Oficina de prensa de los CDC (770) 488-5493
Más de 3.6 millones de jóvenes fuman cigarrillos
La Cirujana General de los EE. UU., la doctora Regina Benjamin, dio un impulso hoy a la lucha contra el tabaquismo entre los jóvenes con la publicación del Informe de la Cirujana General Prevención del Tabaquismo en los Jóven...
One in a series, this Smoke Free Movies advertisement first ran on October 3, 2012, in The Hollywood Reporter and Variety.
Six major Hollywood studios just made the case for R-rating tobacco.
[Text:]
Reducing kids’ exposure to on-screen smoking is official, national health policy. But in 2011, reversing five years of progress, Hollywood studios boosted tobacco incidents in PG and PG-13 movies by 34% overall. And ...
Actress Emma Thompson was asked by the publisher of Peter Rabbit to write a new adventure for the beloved children's book character
Oscar-winning stars are no stranger to reviving treasured movie franchises, but celebrated British actress Emma Thompson is taking the unique step of furthering a literary legacy.
Thompson is the author of a new Peter Rabbit adventure, the first authorized sequel to the...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Wednesday, September 5, 2012,
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Posted by pamela mccoll on Wednesday, September 5, 2012,
I noticed in the news today that Kentucky is gearing up to further smoke- free legislation in 2013. It has been my direction for some time to put energies into getting kids to not start. Einstein said it is easier to get started in anything than it is to get oneself out of anything.... I don't know the exact quote but you get the idea. Addiction can be a tricky concept to explain to an adult let alone a child but this is the conversation we need to develop in our social cure to tobacco use. I... Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Tuesday, September 4, 2012,
Received news that 68 requests for review copies just came in and we are starting to get written reviews. This project has become near and dear so good to get some fresh opinions on the edits we have made and to get a sense of the direction the wind of change is blowing in. Pleased to find support and encouragement and praise for the illustrators. Quotable and memorable comments of the day:
" I am not a fan of smoking so this was a great idea fo me. " "Very colorful illustrated children's book...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Tuesday, August 21, 2012,
Visited Santa Barbara on behalf of the book and was pleased that the book won in one category and was a top five finalist . Mary Lou Henner in attendance and celebrated with the winners at the Santa Barbara University Club.
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, August 16, 2012,
Dear Reader
Thank you for your interest in our new edition of Twas The Night BeforeChristmas by Clement C. Moore (1822)
The hardcover and ebook are available online through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Apple, as well as through bookstores worldwide, through our distribution partners – Atlas Books 1-800 Book Log USA and Quanta 1-888-436-7962. Details on available translations, formats and corresponding ISBNS for ordering are on are on our website at: www@twasthenightbeforechristmas.ca ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, August 16, 2012,
Finalized the design for Dasher the reindeer soft toy today and send it back to Merry Makers in California. Now it goes into production and will be ready for the big Christmas shows we are doing in Portland and in Mississauga in the fall. Seasons is a huge Christmas themed show in Ontario and we are particating as a sponsor and bringing Santa with us. Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, August 16, 2012,
Up on Amazon and Barnes and Noble with Look Inside the Book in a few days. Today I had an amazing conversation with a librarian who decided that this edition should have a place on the holiday shelf to allow library patrons the choice of what edition they want to read. I hope other libraries have a similiar approach and openmindedness - that would be great. I have been online and I started a few forums this week and heard alot of people question the influence. I believe what Santa does and hi... Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Saturday, August 11, 2012,
I have printed this book in the old fashioned way - by the truck load and I have them in distribution channels across North Smerica the old fashioned way. Yes we printed with FSC paper and vegetable inks. I met a woman last night at a reception who was a first time publisher who was going to print on demand. It is something I don't know alot about and I wonder how this works out financially for a writer or self publisher. I find it not impossible but challenging to be a small publisher espe... Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Saturday, August 11, 2012,
It is just days away until the books are packed up in boxes and the distribution starts that we have been working on for almost a year now. It is not always the case that a publisher releases translations in the same year as launching the book but I felt there was a market for spanish and french books so I thought it would meet the market - so why wait. The book is finding support and it is only every once in awhile that I find someone who says hands off the classics. The classics will always... Continue reading ...
Looking for comments on great books for kids - I just came back from Book Expo New York and the American Library Show in Anaheim and I have a ton of books to look through. Also enjoyed meeting with illustrators agency and seeing all the new illustrators in their portfolio. Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Tuesday, June 12, 2012,
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Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, May 17, 2012,
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We have set up a 1-800 line for secure home delivery. Books won't be available until September 4th. but you can email us for preorder and reserving a copy at publisher@twasthenightbeforechristmas.ca No need to pay now and we can send you aan email when the books are read to ship. We also accept Paypal in the USA and Canada. Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, May 10, 2012,
Washington, DC—In a May 8 letter signed by 38 state and territorial Attorneys General, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) urged 10 movie studios to adopt published policies to eliminate tobacco depictions in youth-rated movies. This effort follows the March 8 U.S. Surgeon General’s Report, Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults, which states that “[t]he evidence is sufficient to conclude that there is a causal relationship between depictions of smoking in ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Monday, April 30, 2012,
Event at the New York Historical Society in celebration of World Environment Day. 11 am. free ebooks of the new book for attendees. See you there. Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, April 26, 2012,
pamela--
I have some game-changing news to share with you.
Today, Major League Baseball (MLB) and the players’ union announced new restrictions on the use of tobacco products on and off the field, starting with the 2012 season. While this isn't everything we had hoped for, it is an important (and historic) step in the right direction.
In fact, today's announcement is the first time smokeless tobacco use has ever been addressed in professional baseball!
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, April 26, 2012,
Toronto, ON – April 26, 2012 – To celebrate the joy of reading and the importance of sharing stories, TD Canadian Children’s Book Week will kick off May 5 with 116 free public readings held in public libraries, community centres, bookstores and local schools across Canada. More than 35,000 children are expected to participate during the annual event which is organized by The Canadian Children’s Book Centre and runs from May 5 to May 12, 2012.
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, April 26, 2012,
I just spent an hour readiing articles on the NIDA website and I am encourged to know that there may be advances by science that can really help people quit. This is on the frontier but it is alway amazing to read of the efforts being made to end this very large problem that just won't go away. Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, April 26, 2012,
Science and Practice in Action
The Good Behavior Game and the Future of Prevention and Treatment Sheppard G. Kellam, M.D., Amelia C. L. Mackenzie, B.S., C. Hendricks Brown, Ph.D., Jeanne M. Poduska, Sc.D., Wei Wang, Ph.D., Hanno Petras, Ph.D., and Holly C. Wilcox, Ph.D. The Good Behavior Game (GBG), a universal classroom behavior management method, was tested in first- and secondgrade classrooms in Baltimore beginning in the 1985-1986 school year. Followup at ages 19-21 found significantly l...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Wednesday, April 25, 2012,
On May 31st. 2012 Santa Claus - without doubt the most influential "character" for young impressionable young readers quits smoking his pipe.
On September 4th. 2012 the most famous poem in the English language is published less the depiction and reference to Santa engaging in smoking his pipe in the middle of the Moore family's living room. Good-bye second hand smoke - which can linger and leave a health risk for up to two weeks in an enclosed area.
Posted by pamela mccoll on Monday, April 23, 2012,
I am very pleased to be working in partnership with Books That Fit and helping to bring attention to a very important ELF - who is working hard on behalf of children across Canada. The Excellence in Literacy Foundation - or ELF is the recipient of all affiliate fees obtained through book orders through the children's bookstore at www.booksthatfit.com for 2012. Check out this great organization and if you visit the the Books That Fit Bookstore to help them in their endeavors.
Posted by pamela mccoll on Saturday, April 21, 2012,
Third hand smoke is the term given to the residual of tobacco smoke contaminates that settle onto objects after the cigarette has been put out. The chemical particles remain on furniture, walls,clothing and as they interact with oxygen create in excess of 200 poisonous gases and are cancer producing. These carcinogens continue to contaminate the space for up to two weeks after the initial nicotine delivery device has been extinguished. It takes an enclosed environment up to two weeks to be... Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Tuesday, April 10, 2012,
Today we received the final sample of the wonderful toy that will be sold along with the book. It is the cutest reindeer and is areplica of the character on the cover red nose and all. There is one reindeer in the book with a red nose and his name is not Rudolph and his noses does not glow. He is special nonetheless and so we have made him into a 9" soft toy and he will be ready for the holiday season of 2012. He is very soft and has a scarf and is the best reindeer ever. We think we will s... Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Saturday, April 7, 2012,
Spent Easter Saturday morning checking out this site out of Australia. Love their graphics and hope they take a look at Twas as it is going to be available worldwide as Atlas has reps everywhere. I would like to write a guest blog on their site and hopefully someone will review it and help get the word out there about the loss of the pipe. I had a call from Merry Makers yesterday and the reindeer toy sample is flying here for Monday. Then it will take months to get the little character made ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, April 5, 2012,
Smoke Free Movies has launched a series of print advertisements in Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and other publications. This advertisement first ran in the March 21, 2012 edition of Variety.
[National policy report, March 8, 2012]
What the U.S. Surgeon General just said about the R-rating:
“Studies have shown that movies deliver billions of images of smoking to young audiences...The evidence is sufficient to conclude that there is a causal relationship between depictions of smoking in the m... Continue reading ...
Posted by pamela mccoll on Thursday, April 5, 2012,
62% of Americans have a library card which is great for Earth Day idea - borrow a book and save paper. There are 16,000 libraries in the US which is more than the number of Mcdonald's Restaurants.
Posted by pamela mccoll on Tuesday, April 3, 2012,
Over three million books were published in the US in 2010 ( from available Bowker reports 2011). In addtion hundreds of thousands of English-language books are published each year outside the US. Book industry sales are declining and adult nonfiction print unit book sales peaked in 2007 and have declined each year since then ( Publishers Weekly Jan.12 2012) Similiarly, bookstore sales peaked in 2007 and have fallen each year since then. ( Publishers Weekly Feb. 14 2012). Despite skyrocketing...
1)Rango, Babar, Madeline, Curious George, Three Little Bears, Frosty the Snowman. They are amongst many popular children’s tales that reference or have been illustrated to reference smoking. Do the copyright owners of these works have a responsibility to sanitize their stories to rid them of any smoking references?
It is a question of doing what you believe is important and what you believe will make a difference – even if it is a small thing. I believe we all have a role...
A new edition of the timeless classic children’s book, Twas The Night Before Christmas, is being released amidst controversy. The version being published by child advocate Pamela McColl has edited out references of Santa smoking a pipe. It raises the question: Should we alter a best-selling institution under any circumstances, even when doing so may save lives? It also puts a spotlight on the preventi...
We were going to launch the book on May 31st. 2012 in conjunction with the World Health Organizations No Tobacco Day but we have now changed the date of release to September 4th. so that it will be included in holiday books for children. Advance not for resale copies will be available for May 31st. 2012 in limited quantity and will be provided to the media, to select book reviews and on view at the major shows including Book Expo New York June 5-8th. and during New York Book Week. I as the pu... Continue reading ...
On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 8:03 AM wrote:
Not offending people seems to still be a worthy goal - not so ? 
Finalized the design for Dasher the reindeer soft toy today and send it back to Merry Makers in California. Now it goes into production and will be ready for the big Christmas shows we are doing in Portland and in Mississauga in the fall. 
It is just days away until the books are packed up in boxes and the distribution starts that we have been working on for almost a year now. It is not always the case that a publisher releases translations in the same year as launching the book but I felt there was a market for spanish and french books so I thought it would meet the market - so why wait. 
In fact, today's announcement is the first time smokeless tobacco use has ever been addressed in professional baseball!
