Young writers sign their published books
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It happened already for many young writers in the first grade at K. William Harvey Elementary School.
“You are published writers,” teacher Francy Moll said to the students as they got ready for their book signing debut and reading. Family and friends were invited to attend the event on Friday, complete with cookies and book discussions.
And it was a real book. The publication is available in some bookstores for $7.99 or through The Dramatic Pen Press out of Lolo, Montana. “Into the Beautiful” is the title of the book with poetry by many Montana artists from children to adults.
The kids were recognized the old fashioned way, which was by sending in their poetry and having it selected by the publisher. And it so happens that every one of the students’ poems in Moll’s class was excellent and added to the publication. The Ronan students wrote short haiku-like poems, no longer than three lines, about nature.
“We did this project because it builds self-confidence,” Moll said, adding that the students could choose not to read their poems in front of the group if they lean more towards being the quiet type of poet.
Malakai Curley, 7, enjoyed reading his poem about sunshine. Landyn Rosenbaum, 7, wrote about North Crow. She said in her poem that the trees “shimmer in the water.”
Dominic Studeny, 6, enjoyed writing about rainbows.
“I started writing in kindergarten,” he said of his career as a writer. “I like it because you can write about whatever you want.”
Dainian Marcea wrote about deer hopping high. Natalie Grace Leonard described the big black eyes of a deer. Jaida Camel wrote about the beautiful snow-covered mountains. Morgan Willer said the mountains are rolling down with snow. Madden Croft thinks the colors in a rainbow shine bright.
Noah Smith said the mountains are like diamonds. Jodaya Bridges sees the refection of a rainbow in the sky. Hayden Stene said to look in a mirror and see the refection of the sun. Jenadei Ellsworth likes the flowers growing in the summer time. Aiden Allen described the mountains as being like needles sticking in the sky. Haivyn Runsabove said flowers smell fresh.
Hunter Qualtier described a tree waving in the wind. April Uhrich said the leaves of a tree make sunshine shadows. Skylar Bogar likes swimming and jumping. India Rose Pfannenstiel said the pig once looked out a window, and Oliver Kress says his shadow is a cool pumpkin.
Moll encouraged the students continue to write poetry now that they are published writers.
