350 STUDENT AUTHORS AND COUNTING...
Welcome to Book-in-a-Day, an inspiring literacy program, where high school students learn how to write well-crafted poetry, and how to publish a book—IN ONE DAY. This program is built on the belief that students become avid readers and writers when they assume complete responsibility for becoming authors. At the conclusion of the program, a book launch is held where students read their poems and autograph copies. Since 2006, we've created over 300 students authors!
"I had this brilliant idea. What if you put high school students into a classroom for one day and taught them how to craft good poems—haiku, free verse, etc.—and just let them write about anything they wanted. Allowed them to express their thoughts, feelings, ideas about their world. And, what if you then equipped those students with the tools to actually publish a book of those poems. In one day. Could they summon the focus and courage to accomplish such a lofty goal? Could I show them how to Do the Write Thing in 24 hours? Could I make it fun and insightful for them. Could they produce a book in a day" —Kwame Alexander
