MY REVIEW
What if you could create your own world? Invent terrifying monsters? Dream up daring heroes? And write a story so exciting that nobody wants to put it down? Well, grab your pencil. Your adventure starts here!
Story Writing is a wonderfully imaginative workbook that turns young readers into young writers. With a friendly little dragon named Spark leading the way, children discover the secrets behind unforgettable stories. Characters, settings, plots, and unexpected twists all come to life through clever exercises and creative challenges. I particularly enjoyed how the workbook draws inspiration from the fantasy world of Star Life Keepers. Dragons, dinosaurs, mysterious kingdoms, and dangerous encounters provide plenty of material to get young imaginations racing.
The activities encourage children to draw, dream, experiment, and eventually create stories of their own. Everything is presented in manageable steps, making the writing process approachable and fun. Rick Williams Sr. and Cherry-An Somoso have created something special: a workbook that doesn’t simply teach storytelling. It invites children to become storytellers.
A delightful, imagination-packed adventure for aspiring young authors. Thumbs up from me!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Story Writing: A Workbook of Creative Writing Prompts for Kids 8-12
By Rick Williams Sr. with Cherry-An Somoso
Illustrated by Prayan Animation Studio
Ages 8-12 | 246 Pages
Publisher: Legacy KidLit Press (2025) | ISBN-13: 979-8-9874200-4-1
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rick Williams is the creator of the Storymaking Hub, where he shares ideas about how creative writing can strengthen children’s literacy, social-emotional learning, and critical thinking. He is also the author of Star Life Keepers, the first novel in his Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series of fantasy adventures with heart.
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GIVEAWAY
Readers who follow along on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win one of three Young Creator’s Storymaking Kits! Each kit includes a signed hardcover copy of Story Writing: A Workbook of Creative Writing Prompts for Kids 8-12, a signed hardcover copy of Star Life Keepers, a blank writing notebook, a four-color pen, and a spot in a one-hour group Zoom with Rick on how stories are made and how to get started with the workbook. (Open to U.S. residents.)
*This post is sponsored by Legacy KidLit Press. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views
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