Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the questions we get asked most often. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, please email us at: info@bfkbk.org. We’re always here to help.
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Absolutely nothing! Books For Kids By Kids is FREE and always will be.
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There’s no limit. You’re welcome to publish as many stories as you want.
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The BFKBK program is funded entirely by local businesses within assigned school districts. It’s because of the generosity of these businesses and their dedication to the cause of literacy in America that it will always be 100% FREE to read books and 100% FREE to publish books. Your school district helps us determine which local business to pair you with.
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No, all submitted stories must be typed. There are many age groups of different writing abilities. It’s important that all stories are legible so they can easily be read by everyone. If your child isn’t ready to type, a little parental help is always appreciated and encouraged.
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Your child’s age and grade are needed to help determine which library your child’s books will be placed. Your child’s age and grade will not be shown publicly (child safety is BFKBK’s top priority).
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Absolutely! It’s only necessary to agree to our Terms and Conditions if you want to publish books to our library.
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BFKBK is a creative outlet for children of all ages. We encourage writing of all types as long as it follows the BFKBK Rules and Guidelines.
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Yes. However, you must have the legal right to use it. Below are links to sites that offer free clip art with public use licenses.
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Your child’s last name will never be shown publicly (safety is our number 1 priority). BFKBK uses the child’s first and last name to organize their books in the library on our servers only.
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Your email address will never be sold or shared with a third party. BFKBK uses email addresses for notifications or inquiries only.
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No. Fan fiction is against the BFKBK policies. To view the BFKBK Rules and Guidelines, pleaseclick here.
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GREAT NEWS! Coming in September 2017, BFKBK will include a bookshelf of children stories written by grown-ups. So, for all of you grown-ups that want to share your stories with children, sharpen your pencils (and your imaginations), and get ready to publish.
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Absolutely Not. If your child doesn’t want to publish, they are welcome to read the books in the library from our other child authors.
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No. BFKBK is an online application only.
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No, you do not have to be a member of The Author’s Club to submit stories to BFKBK. However, by signing up to be a member of The Author’s Club, you’ll have the chance to win cool prizes from The Author’s Club prize catalog every month
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Yes! You can choose any prize from the prize catalog if you win The Author’s Club monthly drawing.
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Absolutely! BFKBK is always free and that includes The Author’s Club.