The Secret Lives of Third Graders
By Chelsea Prep Class 344
Artwork by Raiden
Can you believe it? We have published our very own book!
The Secret Lives of Third Graders is an anthology of our best personal narratives that we wrote this autumn. After collecting dozens of entries in their notebooks, the students chose their favorite "story seeds," to nurture into full-fledged drafts. They thoroughly revised their drafts based on our mini-lessons on craft elements like using "juicy verbs," writing detailed character descriptions, varying sentence length, including personification and metaphors, and playing with dashes and ellipses. Finally, they illustrated their stories with their own watercolor paintings.
Book Release Party: Friday, December 18
What: Book Release Party celebrating the publication of our anthology
When: Friday, December 18th from 10 to 11 AM
Where: Chelsea Prep, Classroom 344
Who: Family and friends are invited
Details: The writers (students) will dress elegantly for this exclusive event. We will toast the success of the their book with sparkling apple juice, and the writers will read their stories for our guests.
View photos of our Book Release Party here!
How to Buy the Book ...
If families are interested, you may order the book online through the self-publishing company, Blurb. You have the choice to order the book in hardcover or softcover format. If you order a softcover book, you will lose the text and images on the cover flaps. Otherwise, the book should be the same. To order the book, click here or on the book image below.
When you order the book, use the education $10.00 off discount code: eduCreateQ31
When you order the book, use the education $10.00 off discount code: eduCreateQ31