Authors & Illustrators Bookmaking (4th-6th)

Class Title: Creating Books

Grades: 4th-6th

Course Description:
Writing and artistic design will clash in this class as students learn the process of making
books. The students will write a variety of essays and stories, including expository,
narrative, descriptive, and poetry. Students will brainstorm and be given direction in
class, then do most of the writing and revising at home.
We will observe and study the illustrations of Caldecott winners to get an eye for page
layout and design features. Students will be encouraged to try different styles in each of
their books.
They will combine their artwork with the written story and put it into a bound book.
After each book is complete with binding and all, we will have time for each author to
read their newly ‘published’ book, which allows each student to practice public speaking
skills.
Your student will soon be an author and illustrator!

Homework: 2 hours/week
• Writing and editing stories
• Finishing book illustrations

Materials Needed:
• Watercolor pencil set (24 or 36 colors) A link will be in the summer welcome email.
• Bookmaking materials will be provided
Donations: (greatly appreciated)
• Random scrapbooking paper, tape or stickers (leftovers are great)
• Magazines with a plethora of pictures
• Watercolor paper

Class Min: 6
Class Max: 16
Cost Per Semester: $300

Method of Payment:
Zelle (preferred)- [email protected]
Venmo- @Arika-Cazale

Contact info:
Arika Cazale
[email protected]