Grandhaven students publish writing in student "treasure" books

Grandhaven Elementary School students completed the year by showcasing their literacy skills in a published book. Every year most of the school's third, fourth and fifth graders write, illustrate, and publish their own books. Some of the primary classes publish class books with pages by each student.

The books are Student Treasure Books. The program started at grandhaven in 2005 under the direction of Title I teacher Susan Stubberfield. 

"I received some information in the mail about a free publishing opportunity for students. It sounded too good to be true, but the company is excellent to work with. The program is free to schools. Grandhaven has never had to pay a cent," she said.

Each student receives a complimentary copy of their book. Stubberfield said the company offers parents, relatives, and friends the opportunity to purchase additional copies. 

The program is a source of pride for the student authors. "Completing these books is time consuming and hard work, but when a student see their bound copy for the first time, they are completely thrilled," said Stubberfield. "Students share their books with others and spend a lot of time rereading their own work. At Grandhaven, we love our Student Treasure Books," she said.