Just For Kids

 
Why Wait Until You're Old To Get Published?
Different Places to Publish (taken from Sally E. Stuart's Christian Writers' Market Guide 2006):
  • The magazine Merlyn's Pen: Fiction, Essays, and Poems by America's Teens
    Address: Box 910, East Greenwich, RI 02818
    Submit to Naomi Mead-Ward, ms. Coordinator. Written by students grades 6 to 12.


  • The magazine Encounter
    Address: 8121 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45231
    Submit article ideas and poems to Kelly Carr, Editor. Says they are looking for teen writers!


  • The magazine Skipping Stones: A Multicultural Magazine
    Address: PO Box 3959, Eugene OR 97403
    Submit article ideas, poetry, puzzles, etc. to Arun N. Toke, Editor. They are looking for young writers, so go for it!


  • School Newspapers
    If you don’t have one, ask your principal or creative writing teacher about starting one. Assign different reporters to cover various "beats" and dive into the world of news coverage!


  • The Fort Worth Star-Telegram
    This publication features writing contests for kids on a regular basis. Watch for them in the "Things to Do" section at the top of Life & Arts section. Also, there are opportunities to be kid reviewers for various movies, music and books. Does your newspaper have writing opportunities for you? Check into it.


  • School writing contests and short story competitions
    Make sure you take advantage of every opportunity to participate in local, state and national writing competitions for your age level.


The following web sites that might prove helpful to you if you’re interested in writing for kids just like you!

Poems
 

This Is What Love Is to Me
by Abby Leigh Adams

Love is a big red heart that rules the world and keeps us going on.
I think love is a gift from God that He gives us to carry around in our hearts...
and to solve problems
and to deal with evil.
Evil comes from the devil, and the devil has a big, black heart that is filled with hatred and harm.
But, love conquers all. I promise you that.


Christmas Is Coming!!
by Allyson M. Adams

Christmas is coming, "Hooray! Hooray!"
Christmas is my favorite day!

It makes me smile. It makes me cheer.
It is the best time of the year.


My Dog Miller
by Abby Leigh Adams

My dog is very, very nice.
He makes me smile real big.
I'm glad I have a wiener dog,
and not a stinky pig.

He's black and brown and very long.
He loves to dig a lot.
He digs big holes out in the yard.
It makes my dad real hot!

Dad says he's going to sell my dog,
but that's not true at all.
Because if he would sell my dog,
I'd scream and yell and bawl.


Summer Skies
by Hannah, age 11, Heltonville Elementary

Summer Skies shine
With love
As I look around
I see a dove.
Soaring and flying wings
So long,
As a bird, it will sing its song.
It lands so soft and sweet
Like in a candy store... a special treat.










 
My Dog Maddie Ann
by Abby Leigh Adams

I have a dog named Maddie Ann.
She's just a little fat.
But that's OK, I like her plump.
There's nothing wrong with that.

She's reddish brown and fluffy, too.
She's got real nice Grinch feet.
I love her very, very much.
My doggie can't be beat!


The Machine
by Allyson M. Adams

I have a machine,
and it is bright green.

I love to fly
up in the sky.

I zip it up. I zip it down.
I zip it all around the town.

And then I park it in the street.
My friends think I am really neat.


My Hamster Storm
by Abby Leigh Adams

My hamster is a little mean.
He likes to bite my toes.
In fact, he bites most everything.
He even bites my nose!

He likes to run inside his wheel.
He runs most every night.
He squeaks and squeaks and squeaks and squeaks.
Until the morning light!


Missing Mamaw
by Abby Leigh Adams

Mamaw, you were my hero.
You meant so much to me.
We used to watch "The Price Is Right"
and sit and sip sweet tea.

I loved how you were never wrong,
and how you always sang.
I loved the way you baked cookies
and how we could just hang.

I loved the way you used to dress
and fixed your hair just right.
I loved the way you refereed
when Al and I would fight.

I love how you brought up my mom.
She acts so much like you.
I know she misses you a lot.
I miss you a lot, too.



Abby & Allyson


Abby


Allyson


Allyson & Abby


Abby & Allyson


Abby & Allyson


Allyson & Abby


Abby


Allyson


Allyson & Mollie Mae


Maddie Anne,
Michelle's beloved dachshund


Miller, Abby and Ally's dachshund


Molly Mae on Halloween


Miller Boy, looking dapper

Crack-Ups
 

Q. Why did James disconnect the doorbell?
A. Because he wanted to win the no-bell prize!

Q. What keeps the moon from falling?
A. It must be the moonbeams!

Q. Which state is in the Bible?
A. Arkansas, because Noah looked out of the Ark and saw!

Q. Where was Solomon's temple?
A. On either side of his head!

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Sarah.
Sarah, who?
Sarah doorbell around here? I'm tired of knocking!

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
I'll
I'll who?
I'll never tell!

Q. Where do flies go in the winter?
A. I don't know, but I wish they'd go there in the summertime, too!

*Snake One: I'm glad I'm not poisonous.
*Snake Two: Why?
*Snake One: Because I just bit my tongue!

Q. What kind of car is in the Bible?
A. A Honda because Jesus and his disciples were all in one accord!

*Astronaut One: Wow! Look at all those people. They looklike ants!
*Astronaut Two: They are ants. We haven't left the ground yet!

Q. There was an electric train going south and the wind was going west. Which way was the smoke going?
A. There wasn't any smoke. It was an electric train!

Q. What kind of man was Boaz before he married?
A. Ruthless.

Q. What do they call pastors in Germany?
A. German Shepherds.

Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?
A. Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.

Q. What was the greatest female financier in the Bible?
A. Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a little prophet.

Q. What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible?
A. Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury. David's Triumph was heard throughout the land. Also, probably a Honda, because the apostles were all in one Accord.

Q. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible?
A. Samson. He brought the house down.

Q. What excuse did Adam give to his children as to why he no longer lived in Eden?
A. Your mother ate us out of house and home.

Q. Which servant of God was the most flagrant lawbreaker in the Bible?
A. Moses. He broke all 10 commandments at once.

Q. Which area of Palestine was especially wealthy?
A. The area around Jordan. The banks were always overflowing.

Q. Who is the greatest baby sitter mentioned in the Bible?
A. David. He rocked Goliath to a very deep sleep.

Q. Which Bible character had no parents?
A. Joshua, son of Nun.



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