Kids are Authors, Too

Kids are Authors, Too!!

Hey! Did you know that kids can write books, too?  Well, they can!

Eragon by Christopher Paolini Christopher Paolini began writing his epic science fiction fantasy book Eragon when he was fifteen.  If you enjoy Harry Potter, you are sure to love this book.  It is full of the magic of dragons, elves, and monsters.  Christopher is working on the sequel which will be released in August 2005. Recommended by Rachel.

Who Owns the Sun? by Stacy Chbosky No one owns the sun and no one should ever own another human being is the message of this book written and illustrated when the author was just fourteen years old!  Adults and children alike should read this book.  All human beings, regardless or race, religion, or other differences are still human beings!   Recommended by Rachel.

Five in a Row produces a wonderful integrated unit for this book.   You may order it from their website.

Are You An Author?

Do you like to write stories and poems?  If you do, there are many places where you can publish your work.  You can also submit a book review to the Book Nuts.   Just email your review to Book Nuts Mom. Remember to keep it clean and it is subject to editing.

Stone Soup magazine is a magazine devoted to publishing works by authors and artists 13 years old and younger.   Worddance magazine publishes material from artists and authors in grades K-8. New Moon magazine is a magazine edited by girls ages 8-14 for girls ages 8-14.  Most of the articles and art published in the magazine are by girls in that age group.  New Moon only accepts submissions by girls and women.