.webp)
Story to Shelf:
Online Creative Writing Curriculum & Self Publishing Course for Kids
Story to Shelf is a creative writing curriculum that helps kids brainstorm, draft, revise, illustrate, and publish their own books.
Designed for homeschool families, gifted learners, neurodivergent students, and creative kids, the course turns writing into a meaningful project instead of another boring writing assignment.
Kids can now become published authors!
Watch this introduction video for a detailed breakdown of the course.
This ready-to-use course walks kids through the whole process of writing and publishing a book on Amazon KDP. Designed with clear and easy-to-follow steps to keep kids engaged and motivated while building storytelling skills, writing confidence, and the basics of entrepreneurship.
Perfect For:
✔ Gifted kids who need more creative freedom
✔ Students with ADHD who learn best through project based learning
✔ Dyslexic and neurodivergent writers
✔ Homeschool families looking for a new, alternative writing curriculum
✔ Reluctant writers who love stories
✔ Kids who dream of becoming published authors
Everything You Need to Teach Writing Through Publishing
2 Book Templates
Google Docs & Canva templates pre-built with Amazon KDP margins (for selling)
24 Printable Planning Pages
The 'Author's Toolkit' of writing tips and planning worksheets that go with the lessons
40 Engaging Video Lessons
Learn story mapping, plot development, illustration, and more in quick, detailed tutorials
More Than a Writing Curriculum
Kids will learn how to:
✏️ Turn ideas into multi-page stories with planning and revision strategies
🎨 Design illustrations, book covers, and page layouts
💻 Create books using Canva and Google Docs
📚 Format manuscripts for professional publishing
🚀 Publish a real book on Amazon KDP
💡 Build creativity, confidence, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial skills
**For group or class purchases, please email info@allthewritecolors.com to get a group quote.
Over 50 books by young authors ages 8-15 have been published by All the Write Colors!
Explore countless published books by fellow kid authors in our bookshop.
Kid-Approved Reviews
My daughter has blossomed as a writer through this program. Not only did she illustrate my book, but she also wrote and published her very own book and is now working on her second! I’ve seen her grow in confidence and joy as a writer, and it’s all thanks to the supportive environment and guidance she receives at All The Write Colors.
Shridhevi V.
Thanks to All the Write Colors, our daughter is about to publish her very first book as both an author and illustrator... an achievement that fills our family with immense pride. She has also been able to work on several upcoming books, which is simply incredible.
Mary C.
Ms. Katharine created such a fun and supportive space for young writers. My son not only improved his writing skills, but he also got to publish his own book—which was such a huge confidence booster for him. He looked forward to every class and always came out inspired and excited to write more.
Joung C.