‘It’s hard to select the stories because all of them are so good,’ says a primary student editor of Early Harvest magazine
When it comes to talking about his newest editors, beloved children’s author Morris Gleitzman doesn’t have a bad word to say – perhaps because all of the “bad words” he originally put forward have been carefully weighed, considered and, for the most part, cut out. Children are conscientious editors.
Gleitzman is used to writing for children. He’s not used to being edited by them, with the possible exception of his own children, who comment on everything he does. But giving kids the opportunity to edit is precisely the point of Early Harvest, the annual publication put out by 100 Story Building, an organisation based in Melbourne that centres around providing opportunities and programs for young writers. Each year, an editorial team of Grade 5 and 6 students comes up with a theme – this year it’s “Dreams” – and then oversee the production of a book filled with short stories, illustrations, games and activities.
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