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Resources

Learn more about toys and play and what it means in your "high-tech" life.

http://www.playfulworld.com/
The companion Web site to Mark Pesce's book The Playful Word: How Technology is Transforming Our Imagination.

http://www.toy-tia.org/index.html
The website of the Toy Industry Association

http://www.idsa.com/
The website of the Interactive Digital Software Association

http://www.toyportfolio.com/
The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio is an independent guide to the best toys, books videos, audio and software for kids 0-9.

http://www.drtoy.com/
Dr. Toy's Guide on the Internet: The Institute for Childhood Resources, a not-for-profit organization, provides this site full of articles resources, and toy-related links as a public service. Dr. Toy is Dr. Stevanne Auerbach, the Institute's Director.

http://www.allianceforchildhood.net/
The Alliance for Childhood addresses a wide range of issues affecting children. The "Importance of Play" project, begun in 2001, emphasizes the importance of play and creativity in young children's lives.

http://www.tauzero.com/Brenda_Laurel/Recent_Talks/Intro.html
Brenda Laurel founded Purple Moon, a transmedia company devoted to girls ages 8 to 12 that was acquired by Mattel in 1999. Her writings are a treasure trove of insights into designing media for today's children.

Toys of Tomorrow - http://toys.media.mit.edu/
Toys of Tomorrow is a special interest group of sponsors to the MIT Media Lab, exploring ways that the digital revolution will transform the world of toys and play.

Lifelong Kindergarten - http://llk.media.mit.edu/
The Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab explores the intersection of education, play and technology.