Read our collection of original stories and poems submitted by our Lakeline Kids.
We invite you to submit your stories, plays, or poems for publication on in the Lakeline Kids Story Corner.
You may submit your work online via our online submission pages (work without illustrations only) or you can submit your work and illustrations in person to your library or via US Mail. Click here to download the submission form and entry details
If You Give A Flamingo A Fish by Madison Loftis
The Angel Within by Alyssa AdkinsWhy would a grim reaper be after her in the dead of night?
In Search of Me by Vincent A. CarusoWill someone tell me who I am? I don’t seem to know. I seem to be so many things. It’s all so confusing. Will the real me step forward but who is the real me?
Dance of the Rose Petals by Elise VanCiseIt was dark in the chapel, a new moon shed no light in the old abandoned building. He sat on a pew moved under a window watching, waiting. Tonight he was prepared with camera, recorder, extra batteries, and a thermos of hot coffee to combat the chill of the night.
Baby Darter's Adventure by Sharyn K. GermFollow Baby Darter as he adventures across the lawn, meeting other animals and narrowly escaping the clutches of the lawnmower!
Fredi's Great Adventure by Su Gerheim
My Backyard Adventure by Haylie Gregory
A Teddy Bear's Wish by Eleanor Keiper
Friends Are Friends by Su GerheimA story about a snail and his friends.
Larry the Ladybug by Su GerheimThe tumultuous adventures of Larry the Ladybug
A Gift by Jacquelin Arndt
Not Today by Vincent A. Caruso
Sad by Vincent A. Caruso
The Face by Vincent A. Caruso
The Avenger by William S. Brewer
Kim's First Case by Joe Meneley
The Rag-A-Muffins by Richard F. McClure
There was a knock on the door and... by Carol Johnson
A Dragon’s Tale by Rosalind Jennings
Memoirs of a Middle Schooler’s First Anxiety Attack by Ed W. Puhr
Snortels: Brave Ky-Lee by Richard L. & Marti Waters Illustrations by: Austin House
A Typical Snow Day by Abdurrahman Qadan (Frenchie)
Tortoise & Ice Dragon by Alicia M. Mortimer
Untitled by Amanda
Untitled by Mandi
Hopper by Sharyn Germ
Colors by Gin Romiti
Dorky's Christmas by Hank Lajoie
Dying to Live by Donna M. Kohlstrom
Gloria by Donna M. Kohlstrom
Just Desserts by Terri Tiffany
Our Path by Amanda
The Elf of Avalon by Katie SmithA short story about a young elf discovering her powers. The first in a series.
Magics of the Elf by Katie SmithThe continuation of the Elf of Avalon.
The Lost Dog by Lauren Petreikis & Pamela KirchnerA book dictated and illustrated by 6 yr. old Lauren Petreikis.
A Singletown Mystery: The Case of the Mysterious Mailman by Sara SingletonAn illustrated mystery story in 4 chapters.
The Frog Who Loved Books and the Snake who Doesn't by Jonah SlateShort story about a frog who encourages a snake to read. Written by Jonah (age 8).
Trouble in Pawpaw Patch by Eunice R. MooreA short story about friendship.
Cecil, The Cranky Centipede by Eunice R. MooreA short story about a little centipede who doesn't like his name.