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Why Choose This Course?
This 10-week course guides students through the process of writing, illustrating, and publishing their own children’s book with a real-world purpose. Through engaging lessons, students will develop their storytelling skills, learn digital design, and explore how literature can inspire change.
By the end of the course, each student will have authored a book that is published in the Upschool Library, where readers from around the world can access it for free or purchase a physical copy. A portion of the profits from each book will go towards funding the student’s chosen social or environmental cause, allowing them to make a tangible impact.
Learning Goals
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Develop storytelling and creative writing skills
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Learn digital design and illustration techniques
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Understand the power of books as tools for change
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Foster entrepreneurship by aligning stories with real-world impact
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Publish and distribute a book to a global audience
Global Impacts Already Made
This course has empowered children worldwide to become published authors, share their voices, and contribute to meaningful causes through storytelling. Their books not only inspire readers but also generate real-world change, making this program a unique opportunity to connect creativity with impact.
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Key Information
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)
All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.
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Ages: Year 3 upwards
Course Duration: 10 Lessons
Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins
Key Curriculum Areas: Writing Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship Ethics, Leadership Teamwork, Community Engagement
Teacher/s: Gavin McCormack
Quick Navigation
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Lesson 2: Characters and Settings
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Lesson 5: Editing Your Manuscript
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Lesson 6: Designing the Front Cover