Cottonwood Press Makes Language & Learning Fun
Children's Publisher Crafts Books for Students, Teachers, Writers
Aug 13, 2009
Most schools and education boards are focused on standards – and that means tests. What happened to books for students that engage their interest and encourage children to read and write for fun? Cottonwood Press, a small publishing house based in Colorado, sets out to do just that with books and reading material that will charm, delight, and educate students, teachers and adult writers alike.
About Cottonwood Press
"At Cottonwood Press, we believe English should be everyone's favorite subject." So begins the "Our Philosophy" section of the Cottonwood Press website. The concept behind this innovative publisher is to educate elementary students – and adults – in creative writing and English skills by engaging them with their reading material, covering the basics while providing children with fun and inspiration as they learn.
The Cottonwood Press mandate is to teach and inspire both children and educators. "At Cottonwood Press, we often use an offbeat approach and a sense of humor to get students’ attention, especially when it comes to topics they perceive as boring. We challenge them to think and encourage them to tap into their natural creativity. We do address the basics – but with flair!"
Books Published by Cottonwood Press
Cottonwood Press has a wide variety of educational and reading material, including:
- children's books, including reading material and writing exercises, for elementary and primary school students
- books for teachers
- classroom resources for teachers and educators
- books for writers of children's books and young adult writing
- educational and entertaining posters for classrooms
Samples like Seize the Story: A Handbook for Teens Who Like to Write, UnJournaling, and Wild Ink: How to Write Fiction for Young Adults – books geared toward young student writers as well as for beginning writers hoping to succeed in young adult literature – reveal the scope and inherent accessibility of Cottonwood's books.
They also showcase the publisher's success in fueling young reader's interest in writing and language, while encouraging older readers to use the potent experiences of their childhood and teen years as fuel for creative writing geared toward young adult readers. In an educational field saturated with dry, dull materials that contain all the right information but don't really teach, Cottonwood's books are a breath of fresh air.
Editorial Policy and Submission Guidelines
Writers interested in submitting a query or manuscript to Cottonwood Press should take the time to familiarize themselves with the tone and approach of the existing Cottonwood books. Most of Cottonwood's materials are directed at children in grades 5 through 12, revolve around English and language skills, and focus on writing strategies and creative thinking rather than grammar rules and repetitive practice.
For more information on this small publisher's books or publication opportunities, visit the official website for Cottonwood Press.
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