Books
Ruby collaborates with a Writers Inc. facilitator to create Ruby and Max II—the sequel to a book that she created as a four year old.
Every story we help create becomes something lasting.
At Writers Incorporated, children and families don’t just write: they become published authors. Each book is a reflection of an individual voice, shaped by personal experience, imagination, and creativity.
No two books are the same. Some tell the story of an illness. Others are full of adventure, humor, fantasy, or completely original worlds. What matters most is that each story belongs entirely to its author.
From Idea to Book
We guide participants through every step of the publishing process—from the first idea to the final printed copy.
Children choose what they want to write, how they want to tell it, and what their book will look like. They can illustrate their pages, design their covers, and make creative decisions at every stage.
We handle the technical side of publishing so that each author can focus on what matters most: telling their story.
A Book You Can Hold
There’s something powerful about holding your own book in your hands.
For many of the children we work with, this is their first experience seeing their ideas transformed into something real and shareable. Books are printed and delivered within weeks, ready to be given to family, friends, teachers, and care teams.
It’s more than a finished project—it’s a tangible reminder of what they created.
Why These Books Matter
These books carry more than stories. They hold moments of courage, humor, fear, imagination, and resilience. They give children a way to express what they’re going through, connect with others, and leave something meaningful behind.
For families, they become keepsakes. For communities, they offer insight and understanding. For each author, they are proof of what’s possible.
Read Their Stories
Every book we publish is a testament to a voice that deserves to be heard. Take a moment to explore the stories our authors have created—and see the impact of storytelling firsthand.
Many of our published pieces find their way onto the shelves of local bookstores, libraries, and schools. This photo from the Warwick Public Library highlights the work of Billy and Alma Alisch. Billy wrote a book filled with memories and photos of his late father: he dictated the book through the use of an augmentative communication device, and often spelled out his thoughts with his gaze—letter by letter.
Alma, inspired by Billy’s work, wrote her own memoir about the joys and challenges of medical complexity—and how she navigated a period of deep grief and loss. Alma spent over a year working on the piece with ongoing sessions and support from Writers Inc. staff.
Alma and Billy have sold a significant number of their books. The books’ proceeds are being used as a fundraiser for Alma’s hometown of Tambis, Palompon, Leyte within the Philippines. Alma and Billy are working to construct the town’s first-ever library.
“Writers Inc. is such a wonderful outlet and experience for patients and families. My child was instantly interested in working with the program to write a memoir. [Your facilitator] brought my child stories and articles that engaged and aided her in thinking about not only the writing process of a memoir, but also processing her deeper emotions. Through conversations and her comfort level with the facilitator, my daughter was able to talk about and process feelings she may not have otherwise.
As a parent it was so comforting and beautiful to see my otherwise disinterested and lethargic child engage in such a positive and helpful way with writing! My daughter felt proud and valued, and we both looked forward to the facilitator’s visits and their work together. As a parent of a shy and anxious child going through such a major health crisis, the only time that my child felt comfortable with me leaving the room for minutes at a time was when the facilitator was present for writing.
Months out from our hospital stay, my daughter continues to work on her memoir and think about how to edit, structure and refine a piece that she will eventually publish and share as a means of assisting, validating and comforting others who may face similar experiences in life. None of this would have happened without the writing program.
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