Giving kids the chance to dream more — and live more.

The St. Louis Book Works program gives kids the chance to to write and illustrate their own books, under the supervision of tutor-editors. Through the free six-week course, they receive guidance on selecting topics, developing stories and refining illustrations. In addition, our volunteers help with proper spelling, grammar and sentence structure.

The individualized, one-on-one instruction students receive in the St. Louis Book Works program makes it possible for us to work with students of all levels and experience, even those who cannot yet read a word.

At the beginning of each course, kids make a commitment that they will attend each class. This is a critical part of the experience, as setting a goal and sticking to it instills a sense of responsibility and strengthens the feeling of accomplishment kids have at the end of the course, as they hold a completed book in their hands.

Workshops are held Monday through Friday, from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Sign up

If you would like to learn more about St. Louis Book Works, or if you would like to sign up your child for the program, you are welcome to visit a workshop or e-mail info@bworks.org.