Kiri Jorgensen

Kiri Jorgensen is a long time teacher, curriculum creator, writer, editor, and publisher at Chicken Scratch Books. Her passion is middle grade novels, and she loves helping kids discover the wonder of strong literature.

Achieving the Author’s Vision

My goal as an editor is to help each author achieve their vision for their story.

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Advantages of an Indie Press

There are many advantages of an indie press. One is complete equality for authors.

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Inching Along

Starting a new publishing company feels like an inchworm carrying a heavy backpack. Thankfully, there are writers willing to go for the ride!

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Showing Who We Are

Sometimes a graphic is the best, and fastest, way to show who we are.

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What Makes Middle Grade Novels

What makes a Middle Grade Novel a middle grade novel? Here’s a comprehensive list.

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Welcome to Chicken Scratch Books!

Why we do what we do here at Chicken Scratch Books.

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