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YOUNG AUTHORS INITIATIVE (YAI)
Empowering Pens. Liberating Minds. Cultivating Imaginations.
YAI cultivates and grooms middle school students in low-economic status areas who possess a natural love for reading, writing, and story-telling. Through our program, we help students hone in on their unique writing skills, teach them how to tell stories that inspire others, empower them to use their words to change the world, and teach them leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Though our goal is to guide them into becoming published authors, our ultimate mission is to protect the dreams of these students. We hope students grow to believe they can and will become everything they desire.
Want to bring YAI to your school? Email info@publishwithkvp.com for more information.
Alysa Boisclair
Alysa Boisclair
Alysa Boisclair
Poetic
A lover of literature, Alysa hopes to one day study forensics as well as write more books. In addition to empowerment, self-discovery, and encouragement, her new book discusses topics surrounding neglect, abuse, mental illness, and addiction.
Mia Rojas
Alysa Boisclair
Alysa Boisclair
Perfect
Mia plans to make her mark on the world through creating literature that addresses the challenges pre-teens and teens face all over the world. Her powerful short story is about a girl who collapses under the weight of trying to be the perfect everything. This book spreads suicide awareness and encourages teens to find healthy ways to deal with their stress.
Alec Posey
Alysa Boisclair
Alec Posey
A Robotic Life
Alec is a writer and student athlete. He enjoys writing creative stories for others to enjoy. His new book is about a 15 year old robot named Cody. This book highlights the challenges of teens dealing with bullying, grief, and adoption.
Meet our 2023-2024 YAI Authors
Kaiya Nevels
Elizabeth Rosales-Alcantara
Elizabeth Rosales-Alcantara
My Half and Half World
Kaiya loves writing and enjoys serving people and animals. She hopes to some day become a veterinarian. Her new book is about a girl named Moon who lives in a place where not many looks like her. Her book addresses bullying and how being different can make people feel.
Elizabeth Rosales-Alcantara
Elizabeth Rosales-Alcantara
Elizabeth Rosales-Alcantara
Thirteen at Last!!
Elizabeth has loved writing as a hobby for most of her life. When she gets older, she looks forward to being a successful author, publishing several books. Her new book is about a 13 year old girl who hopes the next chapter of her life is more joyful than the last. The book sheds light on the challenges of fitting in, na
Thirteen at Last!!
Elizabeth has loved writing as a hobby for most of her life. When she gets older, she looks forward to being a successful author, publishing several books. Her new book is about a 13 year old girl who hopes the next chapter of her life is more joyful than the last. The book sheds light on the challenges of fitting in, navigating through life’s ups and downs, and family changes due to divorce.
MaKayla Green
Elizabeth Rosales-Alcantara
Abigail Wiggins
A Missing Part of Me
Makayla is a natural storyteller who enjoys creating short stories to entertain others. She hopes to continue writing books for the world to enjoy. Her book is about a teenager who discovers that her sister went missing over 12 years ago.
Abigail Wiggins
Abigail Wiggins
Abigail Wiggins
Secrets of the Door
Abigail loves to write romance stories, and creating characters that remind her of those she loves. She hopes to continue writing and make a difference in the world as an adult. Her new book is about a girl named Addie whose life takes an interesting turn when she hits her head and goes into a coma for six years. Her book encourages imagination and more.
Faith Hubbard
Abigail Wiggins
Faith Hubbard
Escape Reality
Faith enjoys doing anything that involves reading. She hopes that her success as a writer will make her family proud. Her new book is about a girl named Kahara who has experienced a lot of challenges in her life. Her book displays hope and the power of imagination.
Kyla Terrell
Abigail Wiggins
Faith Hubbard
Screams Town
Kyla loves scary thrillers, and hopes to publish more thrilling books for all to enjoy and someday become an actress. Her new book is about siblings, dealing with the aftermath of their mother’s death. Her book displays the challenges children sometimes encounter as they navigate grief.
Tala Peacock
Tala Peacock
Tala Peacock
The Upside Down Smiles
Tala was inspired to write a book because of her love for reading. She hopes that her book will be a relatable read for other young teens. Her new book is about a teenage girl who must decide whether to live with her mom or dad after a tough divorce. Her book highlights how teens struggle to navigate peer pressure, friendships, and family challenges.
Maleah Stone
Tala Peacock
Tala Peacock
Back Again
Maleah enjoys writing short stories, and is very proud of her literature creations. She hopes to continue writing books as she pursues a career as a veterinarian. Her new book is about a girl named Marilynn who is caught between two worlds: reality and her dreams. This page-turner puts a creative lense on the challenges families sometimes endure.
Addison Mott
Tala Peacock
Addison Mott
Coastal Winds
Addison is a young author who enjoys creating stories that everyday people can relate to. She hopes to continue growing as a writer and one day become a New York Times Best Seller. Her new book tells the story of a young girl uncovering her family’s mysteries after tragedy strikes.
SUPPORT YAI AUTHORS
KVP has partnered with illustrators, photographers, editors, and many other creatives to make YAI students dreams come true! partnering with KVP to support the dreams of these young writers! Your donation will go towards the cost of illustrations, book covers, photoshoots, editing and marketing for our young authors.