The Art of Living
Learning Sequence 9
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Uploading Your Finalised Book
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This week, the children will finalise and upload their Art of Living books, which include all the information and plans they’ve developed over the past eight weeks.
They’ll be able to order personal copies and select a charity for book sale proceeds. Additionally, students will reflect on the impact of their work, engage in peer sharing, and celebrate their achievements by discussing how their projects can make a difference in the world.
It’s finally time to share your Art of Living book with the world! After weeks of gathering information, making plans, and turning your ideas into a meaningful creation, you’re now ready to upload your book to the Upschool library. Your hard work and creativity will be showcased for everyone to see, and you’ll even have the opportunity to order copies for yourself and your loved ones.
But that’s not all—your book can also make a real-world impact! Each time someone orders a copy, the proceeds will go to a charity of your choice, turning your writing into a force for good. Imagine your book inspiring others and supporting important causes at the same time.
Watch the video and then follow the instructions below to upload your book to the Upschool library.
Let’s celebrate this incredible journey and the difference you’re about to make!
How to Download Your Book as PDF
Next, the children will be uploading their books to the Upschool library; therefore, it’s crucial they can download their book as a PDF prior to uploading.
Read through the task card with the children, explaining each step to ensure everyone has a high-quality version of their book ready for upload in the next step of the publishing process.
During the book upload process, you will be asked to upload your book in PDF format.
Refer to the task card provided, which will guide you on how to download your book from Canva, preparing it for upload to the Upschool library.
Finalising Your Charity!
This week, guide students to independently choose a charity to support with their book sales. Provide the task card, direct them to the link for research, and empower them to make an informed, personal choice reflecting their values and the impact they wish to have.
As your book is about to go live in the Upschool library, remember that each sale will also benefit a charity that you choose.
This week, you’ll make an important decision using the task card provided. Check out the link below to review the amazing work our charity partners are doing around the world.
You’re not just an author; you’re a change-maker, and the decision you make this week will start your journey in making a difference.
Click the button below to investigate the charities and understand their projects, and use the task card to help you decide which one you’d like to support.
Ready to make a choice that counts? Let’s do it this week!
Uploading your Book - Almost There!
During this part of the learning sequence, students may require extra assistance whilst uploading their book
The instructions follow a sequence of four steps:
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Uploading their PDF document
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Inserting the details of their book
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Selecting their charity/project
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Check that the details are correct!
Once the book has been received, the student will receive a confirmation email and subsequently the book will be accepted into the Upschool library and the students will be able to view it, read it, share it, and even sell it.
Please take some time during this part of the lesson to make sure that your students complete all of the above information carefully and accurately.
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It’s time to upload your book to the Upschool library, making it available for the world to read.
Ensure that you have meticulously completed your book and your happy with the design and the content inside.
When you’re ready, and you’ve downloaded your picture book as a PDF document to your computer and follow the instructions provided in the video oppositek. Pay close attention to the details while uploading.
Once the process is complete, you’ll receive an email notification when your book goes live in the Upschool library. Then, you’re all set to share it with friends, family, and readers globally, showcasing the incredible book you’ve created.
Congratulations! You are now a published author.
Advertising Your Book
Now that your students have become published authors, it’s an excellent opportunity for them to reach out to the community and share their achievements and how people can access their new book.
This is a final chance for your students to consider all the creative ways they can connect with their community to inform them about where to find the book, how to buy it, and the impact it could have on the world.
This creative exercise is designed to boost your students’ confidence, enabling them to share with the world the journey and reasons behind becoming published authors.
Once your book has been received and approved by the Upschool team, it’s time to share with the world where they can read your book and, if they wish, purchase a copy.
You should be incredibly proud of your work and this fantastic achievement. Now, it’s time to spread the word about your accomplishment and share your story, so others can learn from and be inspired by what you’ve created to make a positive change in the world.
Think creatively about how you can tell as many people as possible about your book and where they can find it.
