Second-Graders Are Becoming Published Authors

MCALLEN, TEX. – Our second-grade class has been working on an exciting and meaningful project. We are writing and illustrating a book inspired by the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s health message, covering the eight natural remedies. The book will be called “The Fantastic Eight.” The acronym we are using is NEWSTART, which stands for Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Air, Rest and Trust.

The students have been joyfully drafting, revising and editing their stories, turning their ideas into a beautiful published book. In addition, they will have the opportunity to enter a nationwide competition to share the Seventh-day Adventist health message with younger generations and reach communities that may be learning about this wonderful message for the very first time. The finalists and winners of the nationwide competition will be announced in May 2026.

For more information, visit South Texas Christian Academy’s social channels or website, STCA.ws.

By Angelica Fano
Teacher