ResourcesAurora Central Students Don’t Just Read Books, They Write Them!
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Aurora Central students proved that you are never too old to play with crayons. A group of students demonstrated that with the publication of their self-authored book, Melting Box of Crayons: True Stories and Poems by Urban High School Students.
In 2007, Michelle Otte, the Aurora Central English Department Chair, submitted a proposal for a grant to the Aurora Public Schools Education Foundation to publish a book of student writing that would portray the powerful stories and perspectives of Aurora Central students.
APSEF generously awarded a $5,000 grant for this publication, and as a result the Aurora Central student voices can be heard through this powerful collection of nearly 70 colorful, honest and heartfelt stories and poems.
“The students write about their struggles, their triumphs, their families, and their dreams for the future,” Otte said.
The cost of the book is $6.50 and may be purchased from Barnes and Noble Bookstore or online at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/.
Since this book is one of a series, proceeds will fund the next publishing opportunity.
Join Students for a Book Signing
Saturday, May 10
Barnes and Noble
Aurora City Place
12-4 p.m.
Students will also read their authored pieces.
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