Readers Beware:

Once you crack open the covers of the Inklings Book and start turning pages, you may not be able to stop until you reach the very end. The stories and poems in this year's anthology include word-play, magic, mystery, and a double-scoop of inspiration and heart.

Welcome to our fifteenth annual Inklings Book anthology! Each year, around the world, youth authors in grades three through nine submit stories and poems for consideration. Once chosen, each youth author is paired with an author-mentor who guides them through a personalized revision, plus an interview about the experience. The result is this eclectic, captivating anthology of stories and poems, showcasing the power of youth voices and the craft of creative writing and revision. Whether you're looking for an excellent read, inspiration for your own writing, or both, you've found the just-right book.

The youth authors featured in this book include:

John Henry Brusca

Aimee Burmeister

Madeline Cleveland

Yong May Edsall

Kayla Garcia

Mylan Gardner

Hayden Hughes

Audrey Lee

Peter Lee

Maya McLoughlin

Maya Mourshed

Maliah Opuni

Aliyah Pawar

Sai Ramamurphy

Audrey Shaw

Nyala Starr

James Wang

Dylan Wintroub

Caitlyn Yang

Ariel Zhang

Their author-mentors include:

Kerry Aradhya

J.J. Austrian

Philomena Block

Oriana Clapper

Rachel Delaney Craft

Betty Culley

Gina DeCiani

Malar Ganapathiappan

Erin Halden

Julia Hettiger

Tasslyn Magnusson

Ann Morris

Lisa Frenkel Riddiough

Susan Kaye Quinn

Beth Spencewood

Elizabeth Verdick

Ashley Walker

To learn more about Society of Young Inklings, visit:

www.younginklings.org