“I think it’s important that people who write for kids actually talk to kids (which means listening to them, too). The student editorial committee is a great way to get feedback from young readers, to give students valuable editorial experience, and to support an indispensable youth writing center, all at the same time.”
— Mac Barnett, Author of Caldecott Honor Books Extra Yarn, Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
“Teachers, this project got my class of young editors fired up about reading and writing.”
— Kevin Bolger, Teacher, Meadowlands Public School
“I don’t think I could have finished The Lifters without student readers. They were invaluable.” ”
— Dave Eggers, author of books for children & adults
“It was really fun to see a book printed on regular paper and have a chance to read it before anyone else. And then it was amazing to see that the author used some of my comments in the final book.”
— Ajani, 826michigan student, grade 8, Detroit
“Now that the book is finished, I’m definitely going to read it again!”
— Lucie, 826michigan student, grade 4, Detroit
“At long last, writers can get free advice from strangers without approaching them in the street.”
— Lemony Snicket, author of a series of unfortunate events and many other boooks for children and adults
“I really enjoyed participating and would love to work in publishing because of this experience.”
— Cara, Student, Year 8, Doncaster, UK
“I liked the Young Editors Project because it gives you an idea of how a book comes together and what it looks like earlier in the stages. It’s very fun to do the questions, as well.”
— Kendra, Student, Grade 4, Meadowlands Public School, Ottawa
“It drives me crazy that no one in publishing ever talks to any kids other than their own. This is a perfect way to connect the people who make things with the people they make things for. We have needed this for a long time.”
