Abby+Ward+-+Scribble+Press

**Web address:** [|www.scribblepress.com] **Student’s name:** Abby Ward **Grade levels:** 1-6 (although it could be extended in either direction) **Content areas:** Writing, but could be used in other subjects as well
 * What:** Scribble Press

**Abstract:** Scribble Press is an online book creating website that allows users to share and publish their work. Creating an online account is free. The site caters to teachers by allowing them to set up groups for their students in which works are shared among the members. Along with sharing privately or publicly on the Scribble Press website, books can also be shared on other social media websites, such as Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and many others. Books can also be emailed, downloaded, and printed for free. Books can be ordered as well, for about $20 each. Scribble Press also has an iPad application available for $3.99.

**Personal Experience:** I first stumbled upon this website last summer through an ELL teacher’s blog, where she posted many of her students’ books. For this assignment, I looked at both the website and the app to explore how I could use it in my own teaching. After creating books in both formats, I discovered the website had many limitations. There are only a few illustration features that are free, and the option to upload photos is limited to the cover. Drawing pictures is not available online. In contrast, on the iPad app, you have the option to upload photos to every page and draw pictures with a range of marker colors and sizes. Both the drawing and writing features were very user-friendly—my first grade tutoring student caught on easily when I had him try it. With some instruction, I think students could easily use this app in a small setting such as centers. If you are looking for a medium to share student work electronically, Scribble Press (the iPad app version) is a solid option.