Blue Moku
Publishing
Independent Canadian Publisher
Welcome to Blue Moku Publishing, where we stir up great enthusiasm for reading and beyond!
Storybooks with captivating narratives, inspiring characters, and delightfully vivid illustrations are what we do best. We celebrate diversity and focus on appreciating the world around us.
As a mindful, independent publisher, we take great pride in the close relationships we create with our readers and distribution channels. Our products are crafted with love and care by a locally-based team in Canada.
Youth Writing Programs
Blue Moku Publishing is proud to offer writing programs for children and teens. We currently offer the following: Writing Adventures, Writing Champions, and Essay Explorers.
All classes are designed to build confidence and upgrade skills. We aim to foster creativity and critical thinking, as well as strengthen vocabulary and writing mechanics. For older students, we prepare them for high school essays by giving them a strong foundation through lectures and practice exercises. Lessons focus on thesis statements, paraphrasing, and structural organization.
Library and School Workshops
We have visited over 10 schools as part of our author/illustrator visits. Connecting with students and the community is important to us.
We also team up with public libraries to host writing workshops. At these workshops, we not only focus on writing, but on presenting as well. Students practice sharing their work and strengthening their public speaking skills.
We are always looking to contribute through literary and creative initiatives that empower children and youth.
What the Grown-Ups Say
A Warm Welcome
New Book
We are busy working on the launch of our new book. Please stay tuned!
Find our Books
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Vancouver Public Library
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Richmond Public Library
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Fraser Valley Regional Library
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Program Registration
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We offer writing courses year-round. Register through the City of Richmond.
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Writing Programs
"Thank you so much for inspiring my children to look at writing in a new way. Your writing program is amazing and I wish it was a mandatory component in schools!" - Sharline G., Parent, Bridge Elementary
"我的两个8岁的孩子已经参加了 Writing Adventures 课程 5 次了， 从2021年9月开始直到现在。 最初她们不太喜欢写作，现在却非常享受写作，每次写作课回来都会告诉我写作很fun 。 她们有时候会在家里创作故事， 能写二十多页，她们创作的故事非常有趣。 写作是一项非常重要的技能， 我希望她们能够坚持下去。
我非常感谢老师激发了孩子们的创意， 教导了写作的技巧， 并让孩子们一直保持对写作的兴趣." - Hui X., Parent, McKay Elementary
"My two 8-year-olds have taken Writing Adventures classes 5 times, starting in September 2021 until now. At first, they didn't like writing very much, but now they enjoy writing very much. Every time they come back from writing class, they tell me that writing is fun. They sometimes create stories at home and can write more than twenty pages. The stories they create are very interesting. Writing is a very important skill and I hope they can stick to it. I am very grateful to the teacher for stimulating children's creativity, teaching writing skills, and keeping children interested in writing." - Hui X., Parent, McKay Elementary
School Visits
"Students loved the interactive story time, and really enjoyed discussing overcoming their fears. They were engaged the entire presentation!" – Scott Jackson, Teacher, Errington Elementary
Library Workshops
"Your creative writing programs are wonderful. The kids seemed to find their voices. What a great confidence-builder! It’s so meaningful to let kids know that they are writers already." - Christine McCrea, Head of Community Branch Services, RPL
ArtsToGo
"Blue Moku Publishing were an absolute pleasure to work with through the ArtsToGo program. They nurtured the participants' creativity as they inspired them to create their own stories and share them with the group.” – Stephen O'Shea, Executive Director, ArtsToGo
What the Students Say
Writing Adventures Program
"I took this class twice! My creative writing improved at school too. My favourite part was making the character profile. It was super fun!" - Reagan K., Grade 5, McNeely Elementary
"I really liked being able to freely write in this class. The Super Words we learned were the most helpful and made my writing more professional! The teacher is amazing and my favourite activity was the "Describe this Place" game! Thanks for teaching me!" - Olina G., Grade 4, Diefenbaker Elementary
Writing Champions Program
"I liked working in groups when learning about how to write summaries. Paraphrasing was another lesson that was really useful because I know I'm going to need it when I start writing essays at school." - Derek H., Grade 6, Brighouse Elementary
"What I liked most about this class is that I didn't feel pressured or nervous. I really liked learning at my own pace and the teacher is very nice." - Kaden, Grade 6, Errington Elementary
Essay Explorers Program
"The most useful topics were how to form a thesis statement, the 5 W's, and creating an essay outline. The class covered points on essay writing that I didn't learn at school. The practice exercises were also very helpful." - Vera G., Grade 9, Richmond High
"In the past, I wasn't getting my thesis statements right. I learned how to write a proper one in this class. I also liked learning about how to avoid plagiarism." - Wajih H., Grade 10, Steveston-London
"Thank you so much for helping me understand essays! This class made it easier to follow than at school because there were many examples and practice exercises." - Megan B., Grade 8, Hugh Boyd
"This course was well-guided by a kind teacher who is willing to help. The course can help you build a strong foundation in essay writing." - Charles Z., AP English 12, Steveston-London
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