Young Writer Program
Overview
The Young Writers Program is an effort to increase youth’s interest in writing and publishing by support, encouragement and workshops from other published authors. The Young Writers Program is an eight to twelve week program focusing on topics such as main ideas, expository and narrative writing, closing with great conclusions and other standardized skills required by the state to prepare our youth for writing and reading during testing. For students who have a love for writing and illustrating, we have a monthly meetup to discuss different aspects of publishing and to showcase their work. These students often assist with testing book ideas, themes, courses, and light edit of other kid centered projects.
The writing program also conducts Reading Celebrations, Word Wars and Battle of the Books separately. Our Reading Celebration celebrates the top three students and the one most improved in each grade level every month during the school year. Word Wars is a contest between individual students, classes or schools to increase vocabulary usage in the form of stories, etc. Battle of the Books is an effort to enhance youth love of reading with a competition of who reads the most books from a participating class or school and tests for reading comprehension in the final face off competition. The Young Writers Workshop, Reading Celebration, Word Wars and Battle of the Books have really cool prizes that inspire our youth to read, comprehend, write and publish.
The Writing Express
Changing the world one story at a time
BLAST OFF!
Story Creations From Imagination Station
By: Andrew Robinson Elementary
IMAGINATION
What will I create today?
By: North Shore Elementary Students
Young Writers 2010
Write BIG!
By: Jacksonville Country Day School,
Florida Bonded Pools and
Prindle House Publishing
Young Writers 2011 (Vol I – II)
Write BIG!
By: Jacksonville Country Day School,
Duval County Public Schools and
Prindle House Publishing
Debt Series
Shows you how to survive the pitfalls of debt.
By: Twyla Prindle
The Dragon Story
In the village of Dragonville, Ezra’s quest for revenge against the villagers leads him to steal a magical diamond from the dragons. However, when he sets the village on fire, he faces unexpected resistance from Sunflower, a seemingly powerless dragon who discovers her true strength. As the villagers and dragons unite against Ezra, a story of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of community unfolds in this captivating tale of courage and transformation.
By: Arlington Elementary School
Billy and the Dragon Egg
In the magical town of Eldoria, Billy finds a mysterious dragon egg in a hidden cave. When the egg’s owner, the dragon Ember, seeks its return, Billy learns the importance of honesty and responsibility, promising to always do what’s right.
By: Arlington Heights Elementary Word Weavers
Spooky and Superheroes
Embark on thrilling adventures with the fourth-grade heroes! In this spellbinding collection, young authors weave tales of bravery, mystery, and superhuman powers. From eerie encounters to epic battles against evil, each story showcases the incredible imagination and creativity of these talented writers. Join forces with these young heroes as they face formidable challenges, Discover their inner strength, and save the day! Get ready for action-packed stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat!
By: Northwestern Legends Elementary, Busy Bee Book Writers
Secret Agents
Join Jay and his team of dynamic agents on a thrilling global adventure! When a mysterious assignment to secure powerful gems comes their way, these skillful spies embark on a mission that takes them beyond the borders of their hometown (Jacksonville, Florida). Led by Jay’s charismatic leadership, the team uses covert tunnels, secret communication devices, and their unique skills to traverse continents and unravel the hidden power of 20 gems. As they bond over missions and unexpected twists, the young agents discover that the gems are more than they seem. Each gem piece, once thought to be separate, unveils a surprising secret when brought together. The team races against time, facing villains who are also after the gems and must outsmart them to save the world.
By: Highland’s Eagle Crown Creators
Explorers of Imagination
Discover the worlds of the fourth and fifth graders from around the city of Jacksonville, FL, who have crafted epic sci-fi, fantasy, and adventure stories in this captivating anthology. Join these young authors on exciting voyages of the imagination, as they explore strange new worlds and encounter thrilling new adventures. Through this collection of diverse stories, readers of all ages will be inspired to create their own tales of wonder.
