Publications
We publish anthologies, create card games and develop resource materials that help young people read, write and publish their work. Our books, games and guides inspire imagination, build confidence and bring young voices to life.
Anthologies
Write4Life compiles and prints anthologies showcasing our writers' work—often emerging directly from workshops, where young people experience the powerful affirmation of seeing their words in print.
Featured anthology
Caged No More
Caged No More is an anthology of short stories and poems written by young voices. It is brought to life through On the Pulse—a collaborative multimedia initiative between Chrysalis Academy and YearBeyond aimed at providing a platform for young people and communities to share their stories, insights, hopes and dreams through various media channels.
Games
Word Play
Write4Life has produced exciting card games designed to encourage teamwork, expand vocabulary, build confidence and spark creativity. Team card games go hand-in-hand with writing activities.
Prompt storytelling
Build descriptive vocabulary
Inspire poetry
If you are interested in buying sets of Word Play cards, please email info@write4life.co.za.
Resource Material
We also develop training and facilitation materials, often drawing on writing from our workshops and fundza.mobi content to create high-quality resources for reading and writing clubs.
Funzines
Funzines are exciting magazine collections of stories, poems and articles written by young South Africans. They are aimed at teens and include facilitator guidelines on how to use them in reading clubs for high school, providing comprehensive session activities.
If you would like downloadable copies, email dorothy@write4life.co.za.
Double Trouble
Pedal Forward
Turning the Tide
Intermediate Anthology
This anthology goes hand-in-hand with a facilitator's guide on how to run intermediate writing sessions and the Word Play card games to create a comprehensive writing programme.
The anthology consists of stories and poems, which spark imagination and inspire young writers, and includes writing from Write4Life workshops so that writers can be inspired by their peers.
Facilitator's Guide - Intermediate Writing Clubs
This comprehensive facilitator's guide is used in conjunction with the Intermediate Anthology and the Word Play games. It is an easy step-by-step guide through different activities that build literacy skills, confidence and encourage creativity.