Written Out Loud Program Publishes 44 Student Authors

Brookside Charter School launched the Written Out Loud Creative Writing program during summer school of 2025. The result, 44 of our students became PUBLISHED AUTHORS! These students were celebrated with a Book Ceremony where each author received a copy of their book, read their writing, signed books, and celebrated their accomplishment with friends, family, and the community! Special appearances from our very own Brookside Charter School drumline, Written Out Loud,  FOX4 News Kansas City, KCTV5 News Kansas City, KMBC 9 News Kansas City, and  SchoolSmart KC to highlight this special moment.

Please find media clips highlighting this amazing accomplishment below.

Special thank you to KMBC 9 News Kansas City and Martin Augustine for highlighting our student’s success.

Brookside Charter School Students Become Published Authors

Special thank you to the Kathy Quinn and Fox 4 News Kansas City for highlighting our student’s success.

44 Published Authors at Brookside Charter School

“Written Out Loud” Helps Students Become Authors

Thank you to KCTV5 News Kansas City for highlighting our student’s success.

Kansas City Students Become Published Authors

Nearly 100 Kansas City Kids Become Published Authors Through New Program

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