For Schools
Turn Your Class into Real Publishers
A complete 6‑week project where your pupils write, illustrate, and record a multimedia book – ready to share or sell.
The Project Delivers:
- Duration: 6 weeks (12 lessons, 45–60 minutes each)
- Working style: Whole class collaborates on one digital interactive book
- Final output: A multimedia book with narration, sound effects, and illustrations
- What you can do with it: Display on school website, Share with families via QR code plus sell on Amazon, Apple Books, or other marketplaces
How the 6 Weeks Work (Simple Overview)
Weeks 1-2
Vote on genre, characters, setting, and plot.
Democratic decisions.
Weeks 3-4
Writers draft the story and convert it into a script.
Illustrators create artwork for every key scene.
Week 5
Voice Artists record narration. Sound Effects add audio.
Week 6
Everything is compiled and sent to Book Crafters for final assembly.
Download the full 12‑lesson plan
(PDF, no email required) CLICK HERE
Every Child Has a Role
| Role | Number of pupils | What they do | Skills developed |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Project Managers |
2–3 |
Oversee progress, check deadlines, report to teacher |
Leadership, organisation, communication |
|
Writers |
4–6 |
Write story text, dialogue, and narration script |
Writing, spelling, creativity |
|
Illustrators |
6–8 |
Create artwork for characters, scenes, and cover |
Drawing, painting, use of colour |
|
Voice Artists |
6–8 |
Record narration and character dialogue |
Clear speaking, expression, confidence |
|
Sound Effects Dept |
4–6 |
Create and record sound effects using everyday objects |
Creativity, listening, teamwork |
|
Audio Technicians |
3–4 |
Edit audio using Audacity, layer sounds, adjust volume |
Tech confidence, patience, attention to detail |
Pupils choose their top two role preferences. Teachers make final allocations based on strengths and confidence – including SEND and reluctant writers.
Curriculum Links (England)
| Subject | How the project delivers it |
|---|---|
|
English (KS2) |
Writing composition, spoken language, vocabulary, grammar, dialogue, performance |
|
Computing |
Digital audio editing (Audacity), multimedia publishing, file management |
|
PSHE / RSE |
Teamwork, collaboration, resilience, giving and receiving feedback |
|
Art & Design |
Illustration, composition, use of media (pencil, paint, digital tools) |
|
Ofsted focus areas |
Oracy, pupil voice, cross-curricular depth, parental engagement |
What You Get as a Teacher
(Zero Extra Planning)
- Full 12‑lesson plan – print and teach
- Role allocation worksheets
- Story outline templates (pupil copies)
- Voting record sheets for classroom display
- Certificate templates for every pupil
- Celebration evening structure (including invitations)
- Family participation guide for each week
- Optional: guidance on selling the finished book on Amazon KDP & other digital marketplaces
Frequently Asked Questions
Designed for KS2 (Years 3–6). It can be adapted for Year 2 with additional teacher support. It can also be adapted for after school sessions as well as Half-Term and Saturday clubs.
Audacity (free, open‑source) for audio editing. Canva (free version) is optional. The rest is pen, paper, and basic art supplies.
The Multimedia book will be in multiple formats for which we will send you a download link. Included in the link will be the Audiobook version & digital Colouring book if selected.
Yes. You keep 100% of the royalties. We can provide a simple guide to uploading on Amazon KDP or Apple Books as well as various digital marketplaces.
This project is designed for teachers to deliver. We do not send staff into schools. All resources are either mailed to you or are digital for downloading.
Roles can be shared, rotated, or expanded or Book Crafters can even be adapted to create multiple books from smaller groups allowing any number of children to be involved, Contact us for a bespoke quote.
