A real (screen-free) newspaper about creativity for KIDS!

The Pencil Pusher is a one-page REAL newspaper (created by author-illustrator Shanda McCloskey) geared toward elementary age kids about living a creative life through writing, art, and books! It features various articles/tips about reading, writing, and illustrating, as well as drawing prompts, writing prompts, and more! 

“Making beautiful art and stories can be messy and downright discouraging when you don’t improve as fast as you’d like, but if you can fall in love with the creative process, you’ll have what it takes to become truly great! Discussing this with kids is my large inspiration for The Pencil Pusher.” –Shanda McCloskey

Sign up your kids and/or your classes (if you are an educator). It’s FREE! USA only. 

A new issue will drop 2 times per year–Fall (September) and Spring (February). 

I will clear the signups at the end of the school year and send out a new signup form next year to keep your info fresh and accurate.