Websites Related to Young Adults

• Kids Can Publish University
  Kids Can Publish University was the brainchild of Linda Radke of Five Star Publications, Inc. In 1985, shortly after leaving her profession as a special education teacher, Radke started her own publishing company. In hopes of making the world a better place by promoting tolerance, character, kindness and a love for reading and writing with her books, Radke, an award-winning writer and publisher, eventually started Little Five Star Publications and published books like:

  • Tic Talk: Living with Tourette Syndrome, A 9-year-old Boy's Story in His Own Words by Dylan Peters

  • I Just Am: A Story of Down Syndrome Awareness and Tolerance by Bryan Lambke and Tom Lambke

  • When Life Throws You A Curve: One Girl's Triumph Over Scoliosis by Elizabeth Golden

  • The Student from Zombie Island: Conquering the Rumor Monster by Michael J. Moorehead with Kathy Parks, Illustrator
    
    All of these books were written by or for children to help people become more compassionate toward each other. Through her experience with Little Five Star, Radke learned children had something to say, and some of them were pretty darn good at saying it. For this reason, she decided more children deserved to have their "five minutes of fame," to spread their messages or to stretch their writing skills, so she launched Kids Can Publish University.
    
    Kids Can Publish University is a division of Five Star Publications, Inc. To learn more about Five Star Publications or Little Five Star, click here or email info@FiveStarPublications.com.

  • Prizm Books
    The mission of Prizm Books is to provide Young Adult readers with fine Gay and Lesbian novels in all genres. Our authors believe that all readers deserve great stories and happy endings, regardless of their sexual orientation, and Prizm is dedicated to presenting these stories in a positive environment.
    
    We are actively seeking authors who can write exciting stories for young adult readers, ages thirteen to twenty-one. Prizm is looking for character driven stories with solid plots and a good grasp of the life of a gay or lesbian teen. Interested in writing for Prizm? Email us at saclements@torquerepress.com
    
    Direct distribution is available through Prizm for libraries and bookstores, and our books will be available through major distributors. For more information about buying Prizm books, please email us at ldoone@torquerepress.com
    
    Look for us at Book Expo America in Los Angeles, California in June 2008. Our first books will be available for preview there, and orders will be taken for delivery in September 2008.
    
    Questions or comments should be directed to us at saclements@torquerepress.com.
    
    Come see what is at the end of our rainbow!