I’m just wrapping up another term of creative writing classes for tweens and teens through CWC (the creative writing for children society).
Publishing books for kids
One of the unique things about our program is that we publish our students’ writing in the form of professionally-bound books.
In the Fall term, we publish anthologies, and I’ve recently mocked up the cover that we plan to use for the individual classes:
Digital publication on amazon
Our Spring term is a little different. In that term, each students get to work on publishing an individual book. Many kids choose to write a chapter novel, though we also have some who choose to work on a collection of short stories or poems.
Certain students who have been with our program for multiple terms choose to also publish their books on amazon, so I thought I would share the covers and purchase links of those students who published books in 2018.
All proceeds go to support education of kids in developing countries (CWC is currently providing financial support for several teenaged girls in Guatemala, helping them complete their high school education).
Without further adieu, here is our latest series of books . . .
Realm, by Chloe Kang
The first time I met Chloe I knew she was a writer. You’ll never see her without a book clutched in her hands and her enthusiasm for writing bursts from every pore. She’s a lover of fantasy, so it’s no surprise that she crafted a book about a character stuck in a pixelated realm . . .
Youngsuh Lee and was inspired by her volunteering with immigrant children from Southeast Asia in Seoul and observing the changing fabric of Korean society.
Undefined, by Cassandra Feltrin
Cassandra is a gifted middle-school student who wrote a dystopian thriller. She’s just one of those students that seems to shine in everything she does.
Unconditional, by Rosie (Jimin) You
Rosie, one of our long-time students in Korea, wrote a book of poetry. She was always a very poetic soul, even as a young kid, and now she’s coming into her own as a teenager.
The other neat thing about this book is that Rosie took all the photographs that appear alongside her words.
Avary is one of your current young stars, skilled at twists, turns, and clever characterizations.
The 10 Dimensions, by Brian Leong
Brian is one of our youngest authors to be published. He is a passionate advocate for kids in developing countries, so is really pleased that all proceeds for his book will go to help those in need.
Andrew is another one of our long-time students. I first met him and his twin sister when they were only in Grade 3 and their passion for writing and creativity was on full display then. Now, they are teenagers!
Living In Secrets, by Rachel Kwon
Rachel is another one of our current CWC stars; a thoughtful young writer always striving to improve her craft. I am so proud to have been her mentor.
The Darkness is Just the Light in Hiding, by Elyse Nah
Elyse is one of our long-time students based in Oregon—and she’s an extremely gifted writer. She has a natural storytelling voice and a talent for creating memorable characters.
Murder with Lies, by Sarah Marzec
Sarah is yet another one of our long-time students—I first met her and her twin brother when she was only in Grade 3! She is a talented and thoughtful writer.
Between the Cracks of Here and There 
Totally awesome Lee