Once upon a time, in a book-filled land,
Lived a young reader with a pencil in hand.
She loved to write stories, poems, and more,
But sometimes, the words just seemed like a bore.

One day, she came across a funny word,
An epigram, she thought, how absurd!
But when she learned what it meant,
She couldn't help but feel content.

She started to explore all kinds of genre,
From mystery to adventure, and even horror.
She tried her hand at each and every one,
And found that writing was so much fun!

She learned about euphemisms and how to use them,
To make her writing more exciting and grand.
And formatting, too, was quite a feat,
But she found it made her writing neat.

The young reader dreamt of one day being an editor,
With a frontlist full of books to discover.
She knew it wouldn't be easy, but she didn't mind,
For the world of books was what she wanted to find.

So if you're a young reader with a passion for words,
Don't be afraid to let your imagination fly like birds.
Embrace the writing process with all your might,
And who knows, maybe you'll be an editorial star in sight!

Reflections

1. What is an epigram, and can you give an example of one?
2. Have you ever written a story before? What genre did you write in, and did you enjoy it?
3. What is formatting, and why is it important in writing?
4. Can you think of a euphemism you've heard before, and why might someone use one?
5. What do editors do, and why do you think it's important to have someone edit a book before it's published?