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Turning word lists into fascinating stories is no easy task. Indeed, writing truly good early reader books requires a talent for minimalism, perfect word choice, a well-honed sense of whimsy and fun, and an understanding of how to keep plot, pacing, and character development on the move with the turn of each page. We go more into the latter elements of writing in Part 3. But if you want to write well in this format, you have to research the style, tone, and contents of each publisher’s early reader series and then practice. You also more often than not have to adhere to vocabulary lists. If you want to submit a book to a particular publisher, most publishers offer guidelines for their programs on their websites.

Early readers can be fiction or nonfiction and cover topics that are often found in the curriculum taught in school for particular age ranges. As nationwide testing in reading comprehension and reading skills becomes more prevalent, starting at the earliest grades, we expect even more curriculum-based reading programs to surface, supplementing what teachers are presenting in the classrooms.

If you can’t find these word lists on the publisher’s website, you can consult Children’s Writer’s Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner (Writer’s Digest Books).