Students at Bethany Christian Academy (BCA), Montgomery, Ala., have a new credential to add to their educational journeys: published author. Through an innovative AI Student Publishing Project, young scholars in kindergarten through eighth grade worked alongside educators to write, revise, and publish original stories.
The initiative, guided by educator and collaborating author Carla Henry Lewis, challenged students to harness creativity and storytelling while using artificial intelligence responsibly as a learning tool. The project culminated in the official publication of three grade-band book series, each reflecting the developmental voice and imagination of its contributors.
The three series are Little Creators, Big Stories (grades K-2), Brave Creators, Growing Stories (grades 3-5), and Bold Creators, Purposeful Stories (grades 6-8).
“This project has been such a joy,” said Paula Sanders Blackwell, interim principal for Bethany Christian Academy. “It powerfully demonstrates how students can combine creativity, storytelling, and modern technology in meaningful and responsible ways. Our scholars didn’t just write stories; they learned how ideas become books and how their voices can reach the world.”
The project aligns with BCA’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and whole-child development. By integrating emerging technology with literacy instruction, the school continues its mission of preparing students for the future while grounding them in purpose, ethics, and faith — values central to Seventh-day Adventist education.
Community members and supporters are invited to celebrate this milestone by exploring the student-created series on Amazon. For more information about Bethany Christian Academy and its programs, contact the school office at 334-264-2101.
South Central | April 2026
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