
Some students in your classroom probably dream of being an author. Publishing a book. Maybe even having a best-seller and making it big.
Even if they don’t want to write a book, you have authors in your classroom.
They’re writing about what they’ve learned. About what they think. About what they see in the future — and even fictional realities they’ve dreamed up in their minds.
Authors are learners. If your students are writing and creating, there’s learning all over that.
If they’re publishing their work, then they’re making an impact — sharing their great ideas with an authentic audience.
How do we grow authors?
How can students think and work like authors to support learning in the classroom?
Now is the perfect time to be thinking about that. March is National Reading Month, Listening Awareness Month, and March into Literacy Month which makes it the perfect time for Book Creator’s “Be an Author Month”.
Every March, Be An Author Month celebrates the power of student creativity, expression, and literacy. Hosted by Book Creator, this annual event encourages students to use storytelling and digital publishing to share their unique voices and narratives, transforming classrooms into lively centers of creativity and inspiration.
Why ‘Be An Author’ is essential
Every student has a story waiting to be told. Writing and publishing books can boost students’ confidence, enhance their literacy skills, and foster self-expression. Since its creation in 2010 by Dan Amos, Book Creator has grown from a tool to help his son with dyslexia into a renowned platform that empowers millions of students to tell their stories through various multimedia formats.
2025 theme: “Tell Your Story”
Goals of Be An Author Month
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Spark Creativity: Encourage students to develop their storytelling skills and build confidence.
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Boost Literacy and Communication: Support reading, writing, and expression across all subjects.
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Celebrate Personal Narratives: Provide students with an authentic audience to share their stories.
Head over to the Book Creator website to get started. You’ll find:
- Templates to help with reading and writing
- An Activity Journal for something to do for every day in March
- Inspirational webinars to motivate and inform you
- A special collaborative project for the whole world to participate in!
Ready to start?
Let’s look at 15 creative ways to publish student writing — and how Book Creator can help.