Every child has a story worth sharing. Young Author, Published! gives parents and teachers a clear, encouraging roadmap for helping children and teens turn ideas into polished books, short stories, poems, nonfiction, articles, comics, and literary magazines.
Dr. Cheryl R. Carter-creator of Cheryl Carter Creative Classroom writing classes and a mentor who has helped innumerable young people get published-explains publishing in warm, practical language. Families will learn about self-publishing, traditional publishing, and hybrid publishing; query letters; book proposals; illustration; marketing; copyright and privacy; college applications; low-cost publishing; and age-appropriate journals, magazines, periodicals, and online markets.
The guide also includes special support for neurodivergent writers, culturally responsive resources, teacher guidance for grades K-12, publication timelines, checklists, templates, a glossary, and insider tips in every chapter.
Whether your child dreams of publishing a novel, comic book, picture book, essay, or school literary magazine, this book helps you take the next step with confidence.