Books that other young authors have created in the classroom...
Individual Books:
All About Me
A student expresses a different facet of his or her life in each section of the book.
The ABC's of My Family (ABC title possibilities are numerous)
Each letter represents a different family member or activity pertaining to the students life.
Feelings
An exploration of the emotions that guide our decision making.
A Special Someone
A book dedicated to someone important in a child's life. Reasons why that someone is important, memories, favorite things they do together, etc...
If I Could Be...
Who would you be? What would you do? What would you eat? Where would you sleep?...
Art Portfolios for when it is all about the art!
Story Books
- The teacher can provide the title and let students write the story the title inspires.
- The teacher can provide the first sentence and let the students do the rest!
- Variation on a favorite story. (Example: What would have happened if Wendy had stayed in Neverland?)
Class Projects:
The ABC's of My School (ABC title possibilities are numerous)
Each letter represents a person or activity pertaining to the student's school.
My community
An exploration of the history, members, events, etc...of the student’s community.
Special People
A book about the people that are influential in the student's lives. Each student writes an essay about a special person of their choice.
If I Could Be...
Who would you be? What would you do? What would you eat? Where would you sleep?...Each student writes an essay to put in the book.
Dear Mr. President...
Each student writes a letter about something he would like to change or create. The letters could be to anyone!
Story Books (Fiction):
Creating a story as a class is a wonderful project. The class can be divided into groups to develop characters and plots. Each group can compile a short story for their part of the book.
Subject Books: (Friendship, Family, Feelings...)
Each student can write an essay, poem or illustration on the subject matter chosen.
Poetry books with illustrations or photos.
Art Portfolios for when it is all about the art!
The possibilities are unlimited!
Books can be illustrated with student drawings or photographs.
School Pages
Fundraising:
Selling something like a First Edition Originals Book to raise money for a class trip or other endeavor is all the more meaningful because students participate in its creation.
Programs and Pricing:
We try to make it as affordable as possible for schools to celebrate their young authors.
Guidelines:
Let us guide you through submitting your student manuscripts for publication.
Celebrate a special person with a First Edition Originals Keepsake book:
The students all contribute to create a beautiful book to give someone special.