Kids in Print: Publishing a School Newspaper, Second Edition [Spiral-bound]

Mark Levin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2004

Have you been looking for a handbook that contains everything you need to know to start a student newspaper in your school? Are you a newspaper advisor in need of some teacher-tested tips? Whether your school newspaper is a dream or a reality, "Kids in Print" is a book you should have at your fingertips. Hints on organizing, teaching journalism skills, layout, and publication-plus a variety of student reproducibles and a handy glossary to help motivate real-life writing experiences are all included in this informative resource by the creator of NESPA, the National Elementary Schools Press Association. Let Mind-Stretch help you get your "Kids in Print." For grades 3-9.

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About the Author

Mark Levin, a Certified Journalism Educator, has taught middle school, upper elementary school, and served as a K-8 specialist. After several years of publishing a newspaper with students, Mark Levin created the National Elementary Schools Press Association (NESPA), a national clearinghouse for all elementary and middle schools wishing to start or refine school newspapers. Mark received the Pioneer Award in 2001 from the National Scholastic Press Association for his outstanding contributions to scholastic journalism.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 80 pages
• Publisher: Mind-Stretch Publishing; 2nd edition (October 2004)
• ISBN-10: 096764092X
• ISBN-13: 978-0967640921
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #496,699 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything You Need to Start a School Newspaper, April 1, 2005

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F. Chamberlain (Tracy, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids in Print: Publishing a School Newspaper, Second Edition (Spiral-bound)

I have purchased numerous books about journalistic styles of writing, but this particular handbook really got me started. As a middle school teacher, I had difficulty in finding books with proper journalistic language and with sound newspaper advice. This handbook certainly has the journalistic nuts and bolts covered quite nicely.

This handbook is also filled with applicable and reproducible materials that can be directly used in the student news room. From job applications to work in progress worksheets, this handbook takes the new or seasoned newspaper advisor through the process of creating a newspaper - step by step. There are also useful resources for students about the basics of journalism. For example, journalism jargon is included along with lessons on inverted pyramid formats of writing. As a second year, middle school newspaper advisor, I find this book to be an extraordinary addition to my journalism library.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for School Paper in WV, May 26, 2006

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Debbie in WV "Debbie" (Parkersburg,WV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kids in Print: Publishing a School Newspaper, Second Edition (Spiral-bound)

I ordered the handbook when our school decided to begin a school newspaper. I have not had to search for any other resource. This book has everything you might need. It begins with hands-on practical approaches to choosing a staff and things to consider before beginning the paper. It is followed by actual ideas that can be used to produce a true journalistic setting from which to publish the paper. There are many pages that can be reproduced.The book gives ideas for monthly columns as well as ideas for feature stories. It even has a page to reproduce "press badges" for the staff. Our sixth graders produce our school paper but this book would be good for any start-up or established paper.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for young kids interested in journalism, February 12, 2006

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W. Putman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids in Print: Publishing a School Newspaper, Second Edition (Spiral-bound)

This book is quite helpful for teachers and parents with children who are interested in journalism. It gives several worksheets that allow kids to follow a structure for learning: figuring out an article's angle, following its progress, and what information is needed in an interview.

Along the way, a lot of information is squished to give kids all the more knowledge. Information boxes such as "a few ways to say said," a proofreading checklist,and commonly misspelled words give kids more reasons to do their work with excellence.

The book also gives helpful information about how to organize a school-funded newspaper, how to layout and design it, and how to publish it. I would recommend this to anyone looking for information on running a middle-school or younger school newspaper