Tuesday, July 20, 2010

The unstoppable 826 printing press

Curious about what life is like when you’re as small as a pencil? Read no further than Don’t Stay Up So Late, 826michigan's newest publication of bedtime tales, mysteries, fables, and other fantastic products of the imagination. This shiny new hardcover is the much-anticipated work of first through fifth grade classes at Erickson Elementary in Ypsilanti, MI. These wild stories are accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of Ian Huebert and cover everything from a monster figuring out how to get its scare back, how Michigan was actually created by a giant baby, and what happens when aliens set up camp in your attic.

In early June the book was unveiled at its site of creation with a celebratory pajama party. Many of 826michigan’s brand new authors read their stories to the cheers of their peers, teachers, families, and adoring fans. Needless to say, these young writers were standing ten feet tall as they munched on milk and cookies. In the words of 826michigan, “Students respond to our publishing program because they know we are taking their voices and what they have to say very seriously.”

Don’t Stay Up So Late can be found at 826michigan’s Liberty Street Robot Supply & Repair online and in-person, and be sure to check out all their other creative happenings at www.826michigan.org.