Calling all Teen Authors
Creating Future Authors
Introducing in 2024:
A New Portal for Displaced Children
This innovative porthole is designed for children who, for various reasons, cannot reside at home or with their parents.
We invite you to share your story through our dedicated portal, crafted for your
well-being.
Create a Book Challenge
Shout Out:
Calling all wordsmiths, artists, grammar gurus, and storytellers! Dive into the adventure of self-publishing your words into a book that's destined for worldwide fame.
Building a community where kids become creative superheroes, spreading joy and kindness across the globe.
Challenge:
Get ready to dive into the ultimate challenge that will transform young minds into published authors! This creative extravaganza is all about turning epic tales into real-deal books. It's a whirlwind of fun where storytelling meets artistry, focus, skill-building, problem-solving, and even a dash of public speaking practice.
Whether you team up with buddies, or family members, or rock it solo, the possibilities are as endless as the story genres - think, graphic novels, fantasy epics, poetry collections, and more!
Let those creative juices flow within a word limit of 2000 for the little champs and 4000 for the high-school heroes. Ages 5 years to 18 years old!
The final masterpiece will be in a snazzy A5 size, so design accordingly.
Let your book magic begin!
Our Authors:
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22
Winners
Karmi Wingfield
Charli Unger
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23
Winners
Tayla Willson
Maya Black
Winners Package:
Our talented team will collaborate with the author and the adults supporting them.
Authors will maintain copyright for all creative aspects of their book.
The team will edit, format, and print the final draft to complement each story.
A total of 100 books will be produced.
Each author will receive 50 books for personal use, while the other 50 will be sold at the event, signed by the author as a thank you for the incredible opportunity. The proceeds will be donated to the Braille Society N.S.W. to aid in printing more books for the visually impaired under the author's name.
The author will host their Book Launch event and Signing at Woodcroft Library, South Australia, in November of that year.
And all of this is completely FREE of charge.
How to Enter:
Simply, send in those fabulous creations in Word or jpeg format. Don't forget to include the Creator's name, age, and contact details of their Parent, Guardians, or Teacher and if i.e.Dyslexic. Let us know, we're all ears!
Email to: grandmotherchristines@gmail.com
Remember, the Judge's word is law here! Submissions are accepted from March, through till the last day of August each year, so mark your calendars and get writting!
If you win, your book will hit the shelves with pride, no strings attached. You're the boss when it comes to how your masterpiece is showcased.
Let those creative juices flow!
Our Five Year Plan:
Monthly
Challenges:
So, let's continue your creative experience.
Monthly Challenges:
March: Book Cover
April: Mini Comic Strip
May Picture Book Idea
June: Poetry
July: Synopsis
August: Book Mark
All winners 1 Primary School child & 1 High School child will receive a QBD voucher for $25.
Entry is FREE
For more information or enter via our email.
Grandmother Christine:
Our Curator
Christine Sinclair, also known by her pen name Grandmother Christine, embodies the essence of a self-published international author in the truest sense. Despite limited resources, Christine embarked on her publishing journey with a keen sixth sense, introducing her initial series of children's books titled, "In the Vales" in 2018. Currently, she is embarking on a new book series aimed at inspiring others with her creative journey and mentoring skills. This diverse collection of stories and insights aims to empower individuals seeking to connect with their inner intuition. As part of her Give Back program, Christine and her family have initiated the 'Create a Book Challenge' in 2022. This initiative encourages school-aged children to craft and present their manuscripts, offering them a chance to win a complimentary self-publishing opportunity. The Children Writing for Children project stands out as a wonderful endeavor.
Books:
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A book specifically for teenage authors interested in pursuing self-publishing. Purchase price is $15, and all proceeds support our Challenge.
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After the book launch, teenage books are priced at $15 each until they are sold out.
News 2024:
# Let’s Write Tuesday 8th October Woodcroft Library A kids workshop on writing. Book on Eventbrite
# Introducing a new Program for displaced children to share their stories.
# Classroom Programs initiated.
# Introducing a counselor to the team
#YouTube presence with videos of the children's stories
# Introducing Teen Authors as Public Speakers.
# Look for sponsorship
Hooray for us!
We are thrilled to announce that we have received a grant from the Onkaparinga Council and our community.
This grant will help us publish the works of our new teen authors in the upcoming year.
Partnerships:
The Sinclair Family - The Onkaparinga Council
Brochures available on all our Programs
Just ask.
