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An Educational Writing Platform
We connect a writing community, teachers, authors, students, parents and celebrate pride purpose and progress. We transform students writing in classrooms into digital and printed books, to share with an audience. Our programs include rich teaching resources connected to the curriculum, for primary and high school. We ignite engagement, drive purpose and individual learning outcomes.
Create digital and printed books with authors
Connect an audience, students and parents via digital libraries and book clubs
Why Co-author ?
Students create new relationships with authors, not only as readers but as writers… as co-authors.
Who's working with Littlescribe
“The secret to being a good writer is making trouble.
If you are good at making trouble for your characters, you’ll be good at writing.
So let’s make some trouble! ”
There is a dinosaur in my bedroom… trouble has arrived.
Deborah Abela
Why it works
We integrate deep learning techniques
Human
Project Based
Layered
Editing
Hands on,
Heads on, Hearts on
Why people use Littlescribe
"The best part about Oliver Phommavanh's books is the comedy! I like that he is very funny and his books contain a lot of comedy and rib-tickling jokes. His books are hilarious and make my friends and I laugh."
Sahil aged 10
Student, Wentworthville PS
"We choose Oliver as our Co-author as many children are familiar with his books. His story grabbed the attention of the teachers... we are excited to extend student writing skills through this great project."
Melinda Hall
Teacher Librarian, Wentworthville PS
"In my 20 years of teaching, I have never seen a literacy program have such an impact."
Becky Ward
Pod Leader, Koputaroa School, NZ
Frequently asked questions
Yes you can. We can help you choose co-author projects to address writing needs, topics and themes, project-based learning focus, novel studies or areas of interest. Our projects are targeted at different age groups and include customisable teaching programs.
Tip: Use the wish list to create a shortlist to share with colleagues, and we can help refine your choice.
There is no set timing for each project, and this will be dependent on each teacher and class. However, we recommend the co-author projects are implemented into your literacy program, not used as an ‘add-on’, and be treated as a deep learning experience. Therefore, 8-10 weeks would be a suitable time frame.
Tip: You can create a collaborative book for a quicker process, for an event like Christmas.
Students can create an unlimited number of digital books and add them to their library.
Students can create an unlimited number of digital books and add them to their library.
No. The story starter pages can be moved if desired, although they are intended to start the story. The pages cannot be edited.
Yes, students can create collaborative books. A copy of the book can be copied into each student’s library, and each student will have a digital copy and receive their own printed copy.
Yes, an A5 12-page printed copy of each student’s unique book is included in the co-author program.
Tip: Students can choose portrait or landscape for their book.
Schools can order extra copies of the books at any time. See the pricing list for information
Tip: Buy in bulk and save. The credits can be used over 12 months and allocated to any teacher in the school.
Schools can order extra copies of the books at any time. See the pricing list for information
Tip: Buy in bulk and save. The credits can be used over 12 months and allocated to any teacher in the school.
Until a parent connects with their child, only the child, their teacher and students in their class can see the book. Once a parent has connected, the student can then choose to share their book with others in book clubs, in the Megabonkeramus global library and with family and friends via email.
Yes. Send your class list in Word or Excel to [email protected] Include teacher name and email address, class name, student first name, last name and school year. We will set up the class and send you an email when it is ready.
Yes you can download the teaching programs which are in PDF format. From the teacher resource library, select your chosen co-author program and in the pop-up box there is a button to ‘Download teaching program’. Clicking this will open the program and you can save or print the document.
From the teacher resource library, select your chosen co-author program and in the pop-up box there is a button to ‘Go to related resources’. Clicking this will open the library of student-created books that are referenced in that particular program. You can also access examples of books in the other teaching programs as well as the Megabonkeramus library.
Yes, student libraries will remain active, year group will be updated and writing will be kept from year-to-year.
We have two printing deadlines each month on 14th and 28th. Delivery then takes upto 14 days from this date.