Recently voted Favorite Local Author for 2026 by readers on Carson Now, Monica Marcinko created the campaign to give educators, and parents engaging, ready-to-use tools that bring positive social skills into the holiday season. Credit: Photo by Jeff Munson

Just in time for the holiday season, award-winning children’s author Monica Marcinko has officially launched the Santa Manners Kindness Campaign, an interactive resource initiative designed to help children in grades K–5 practice everyday manners, kindness, and anti-bullying habits.

Recently voted Favorite Local Author for 2026 by readers on Carson Now, Marcinko created the campaign to give educators, and parents engaging, ready-to-use tools that bring positive social skills into the holiday season.

Through the campaign, families and teachers can access a variety of fun, printable activities that reinforce empathy, respect, and good behavior in an approachable, festive way. In addition to the activity sheets, the campaign features a special digital download of Marcinko’s beloved holiday book, Santa Manners, complete with companion audio and video — making it an ideal turnkey read-along experience for busy classrooms and cozy living rooms alike.

“The holidays are a magical time, but they can also be overwhelming for kids,” said Monica Marcinko. “The Santa Manners Kindness Campaign is all about turning seasonal excitement into lasting lessons on kindness, inclusion, and everyday courtesy. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a meaningful December classroom activity or a parent wanting to spark great conversations at home, these tools make learning manners fun.”

Highlights of the Santa Manners Kindness Campaign include:

  • Printable Grades K-2 or 3–5 Activity Sheets: Fun, age-appropriate activities focused on everyday etiquette, anti-bullying, and spreading kindness.
  • Multimedia Storytime: A downloadable edition of Santa Manners paired with engaging audio and video components tailored for group classroom viewing or at-home listening.
  • Versatile Learning: Designed to seamlessly fit into traditional elementary classrooms, homeschool curriculums, and family holiday routines.

All campaign materials and book downloads are available now at www.santamanners.com.

About Monica Marcinko

Monica Marcinko is a Carson City-based children’s author dedicated to empowering young readers with lessons on kindness, character, and confidence. Voted Favorite Local Author of 2026 on Carson Now, her stories and educational resources are used by families and classrooms to foster positive, bullying-free environments.