BYQ Authors Day - author6

By Adina Shapiro

Bais Yaakov of Queens

The general studies department at Bais Yaakov of Queens is known for its outstanding academics, most notably for its writing program. Students are guided through the process of becoming authors at a very early age. Currently, the first-graders are beginning to work on publishing their own picture books.

As an introduction to the publishing phase, a world-famous author visited to discuss the process of writing a book. Mrs. Chaviva Pfeiffer, author of the Maggid Series for Children, held a special workshop for Mrs. Schonfeld and Miss Zakutinsky’s reading groups. Mrs. Pfeiffer brought galley proofs of her recent book and explained the steps of publishing. Together, they journeyed from the initial idea of a book and from where she gets her stories. They discussed what all authors do, writing a rough draft. Mrs. Pfeiffer explained the necessity of partnering with illustrators to make her books come alive. Students had the opportunity to ask questions on the process of writing and being published. The children were inspired and excited to continue working on their own books, which they plan on sharing when they celebrate Authors’ Day in June.

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