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Testimonials
"The High School Journalist's Handbook" is a great resource for any student newsroom. It provides accessible, peer-to-peer guidance on newsroom basics. From writing an article to organizing a staff, the manual is chock-full of examples and relatable situations from the perspective of an editor-in-chief who has been in the trenches.
Katina Paron, editor, journalism educator and author of "A NewsHound's Guide to Student Journalism"
The High School Journalist's Handbook is the first textbook about student media that I've encountered that is written for students by students. Leanne Yoon spells out the basics of journalistic writing and what goes into running a program in a way that's easy for readers to understand, and in a book that is not overwhelming to readers who are likely dealing with a full high school course load. This book serves as a great resource for students hoping to begin a journalism program at their school.
Kyle Phillips, CJE.
The High School Journalist's Handbook
“The High School Journalist’s Handbook” is a comprehensive guide designed to support students and educators in navigating scholastic journalism. Divided into two main sections, it provides practical advice on both the art of storytelling and the management of a publication. Part 1 focuses on the writing process, covering everything from finding and planning stories to writing with proper structure, style, and elements like ledes, headlines, and visual components. It also addresses genre-specific approaches for news, features, sports, A&E, and opinion articles while offering strategies for overcoming writer’s block and integrating AI tools into the workflow. Part 2 shifts to the operational side of journalism, offering frameworks for editorial structure, story assignments, staff motivation, and classroom management.
Written from the perspective of a student journalist, the eBook combines personal experiences with actionable strategies to elevate any school publication. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your publication's systems and storytelling, this resource is an invaluable tool for fostering impactful journalism and cultivating a passion for storytelling.