Junior Storyteller Program & Book Creation
The Junior Storyteller Program gets children excited about using their own creativity and imagination through storytelling. Through this one of a kind program, children get to learn the writing process of a published children's author and award-winning Social Education Expert. To aide Junior Storytellers in their writing process, they will receive a digital copy of The Junior Storyteller Workbook.
Further the experience with the complete program. In the Junior Storyteller Program, participants receive 6 coaching sessions, a bonus illustration session and a professionally illustrated keepsake copy of their book. Participants will also receive all print ready files for their story. Give your child this once in a lifetime experience to create their amazing story using their imagination and creativity in the Junior Storyteller Mentoring Program.
See what Junior Storytellers are saying in Ghana
In 2019, Rae Chesny trained a Virginia High School on the Junior Storyteller Program for a fellowship she had been awarded. This is what one participant had to say about his experience.
See What Parents Say About the Results of Junior Storyteller
6-year-old Zethurah Gillespie is the youngest Junior Storyteller to date. Hear what her parents have to say about the program and Zethurah’s participation.
“Mrs. Rae’s Junior Storyteller Workbook lays out the foundation of story development. It is engaging, specific, and speaks to all learning styles. Children will have fun learning, developing their voice, and seeing their creativity and artistry as their stories are written and developed.
There is nothing like seeing the spark in a child’s eye when they realize and see that they created something great. With this workbook, students will see their growth, learn story structure, and have something to hold on to and refer back to for years to come.”
Meet 2021 Junior Storyteller Zethurah Gillespie
6-year-old Zethurah Gillespie spent her summer coming up with a story. To her parents surprise, each day she had more of the story. In September of 2020 they reached out to Rae Chesny to see if she would work with their ambitious and imaginative daughter. On May 1, 2021, after working with Rae Chesny for 6 months, Zethurah became a published author. Her debut title Princess Lillian: Protector of Nova can be purchase on Amazon.
1-on-1 Coaching Only Package
Create your amazing story using your imagination and creativity in the Junior Storyteller Mentoring Program. In the program, you will work 1 on 1 with published children’s author and award-winning SocialEducation Expert Rae Chesny. Through the course of 6 30 minute sessions, you will learn Rae’s process of creating her own stories which have been enjoyed by more than 5,000 children around the world from Detroit all the way to Ghana. Once you've learned the story writing process, you will be all set to write many stories of your own. You will also have the unique opportunity of being able to ask Rae questions about author life and more.
Includes: 6 30 minute sessions + Junior Storyteller Workbook
“My KayLynn is a product of this program. The ancillary benefits have been tremendous and we appreciate Mrs. Rae and this program for shining a light on literacy and lighting a fire with my daughter... She is not only reading better...she is excelling in ELA as her writing has drastically improved. I believe this program has shown her how capable she is and boosted her overall confidence. Kakes (as I call her) went from a struggling elementary student to a thriving, all A’s middle schooler. Support this wonderful woman of color, this child of color-centered program, and literacy in children overall!”
Coaching + Book Creation
Now that you have perfected your story, enjoy the process of turning it into a book. In book form, your story will be read and accessible to children just like you around the world. You will get the VIP treatment as Rae Chesny’s Team handles the illustration process, book layout, cover design and printing process for you. All you have to do is share your vision and approve each step along the way. While the book is being finalized, you will have an additional call to discuss what you would like to do with the book, formats you wish to have it in and marketing ideation. Once the final book is approved, you will be given all print ready book files and images. Book production takes approximately 4-6 weeks with delays due to Covid-19 expected from the time the story has been finalized. Changes past revision stage may delay this timeline.
Includes: 7 30 minute sessions + Junior Storyteller Workbook + 7-10 Illustrations + Cover Design+ Book Layout + 1 Book copy + All print ready files
Coaching + Book Creation + Authorpreneur Coaching
Get your child ready to shine their light on the world by publishing their book with the help of Rae Chesny’s Team. Receive a US copyright certificate, and IBSN, and uploads to Amazon through Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark. Junior Storytellers will enjoy having their book distributed in paperback, hardcover, and eBook format. The journey isn’t over yet. Enjoy marketing ideation and author coaching sessions to prepare your Junior Storyteller for life as an author.
Includes: 7 30 minute sessions + Junior Storyteller Workbook + 7-10 Illustrations + Cover Design+ Book Layout + 1 Book copy + All print ready files+Uploads to Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark +3 45 Minute Authorpreneur Coaching Calls
Check out these books created through the Junior Storyteller Program
