🌟 Part 1 · Why This Theme
We’re now hosting our November creation event — “Stories that Shine.”
Among all story types, nonfiction plays a special role: it helps young readers understand how the world works — through real, observable facts.
To encourage more nonfiction creations during this event, we’ve prepared this short guide to inspire your ideas.
You can read it together with Nonfiction in Leveled Reading →, which explains how nonfiction writing develops across different ages and levels.
🌞 Part 2 · Recommended Nonfiction Topics about “Light”
Light is everywhere — in nature, in science, in art, and in the way people celebrate around the world.
Here are some nonfiction directions you can explore for different reading levels 👇
| Level | Focus | Sample Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 · Observation & Naming | Notice and name what gives light. | The Sun and the Moon · Things That Glow · Fire and Candles · Lights at Night |
| 5–6 · Exploration & Simple Facts | Explore what light does. | Shadows and Sunshine · Rainbows · Fireflies · Festivals and Lights |
| 6–7 · Simple Systems | Explain how light works. | Day and Night · Reflection and Mirrors · How the Moon Shines · How Light Travels |
| 7–8 · Cause & Effect | Describe why light matters. | Photosynthesis · Light and Warmth · Electricity and Lamps · Light Pollution |
| 8–9 · Inquiry & Analysis | Connect science and culture. | What Is Light Made Of? · Lasers and Solar Energy · Stars and Space Light · The Meaning of Light in Festivals |
✨ Whether you write about a rainbow, a lantern festival, or the sun waking up the world,
every nonfiction story helps children see the world more clearly.
🖋️ Join the challenge!
Tag your submission with #StoriesThatShine and share your bright idea with readers around the world.
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