Fostering a Love for Literacy
Through Publishing
A NC EmpowerUP Program
Support Our Crowdfunding Campaign and Amplify Youth Voices!
At NC EmpowerUP, we believe in the transformative power of education and the incredible potential of our youth. We’re launching our crowdfunding campaign to raise $5,000 by October 31st, and we need your help to make this vision a reality. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to our goal.
This campaign will cover our startup costs and, more importantly, start our scholarship fund so that students who want to participate in this enriching educational experience and become a published author can do so without cost being a barrier.
Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of our youth. Together, we can amplify the powerful voices of tomorrow’s leaders.
Donate today and help us reach
our goal by October 31st!
What we do
Early Scribes a program by NC EmpowerUP, a non-profit with the mission to empower individuals in underserved communities with programs that enhance education, skill-building, and access to essential community resources.
Early Scribes ignites the spark of creativity in young minds by offering immersive writing camps where children can bring their stories to life. It is ideally suited for students in grades 6 to 10, with a special focus on those from Title 1 schools or under-resourced communities. Through our program, participants learn to plan, write, illustrate, edit, and publish their own books, fostering a lifelong love for literacy.
"...if something is challenging to a reader, one of the most accessible paths to overcoming that challenge is through writing."
- Colleen Cruz
Author of teacher titles like "Writers Read Better: Nonfiction" (July 2018) and "Writers Read Better: Narrative & The Unstoppable Writing Teacher."
Creative Writing Curriculum
Crafted with a team of educators, our writing curriculum aligns with the NC Standard Course of Study ELA
Planning, Writing, Editing, Illustrating
Our publishing experts guide students through every step, from drafting to publishing, resulting in a finished book.
Children's books authored by children
Children's stories resonate best with their peers, fostering a love for reading and making reading enjoyable.
"Writing early and constantly, in and out of school, is a powerful lever for helping our students learn to read profoundly."
- Pam Allyn
Scholastic Education's Senior VP, a literacy expert, author, and speaker, Founder of LitWorld, a global organization promoting literacy
FACT:
There is a 3 to 1 reading disparity among economically disadvantaged students and their counterparts in WS Forsyth County Schools.*
*according to 2022-2023 WSFCS Accountability Data Release by Economic Status