WePublish
© 2014 Kids Own Publishing / Project Synthesis
This is an iPad-based book designer and printing tool. You start by entering a title and your name, and then you move to the design tools. You are limited to eight rather small panels, which are automatically imposed onto a one page layout, making it possible to make a printed book with pages from one sheet of paper that is folded into 1/8 size rectangles. There is no direct camera access from within the app, however you can import photos from your picture gallery. While the drawing tools are limited (there are no colors, for example) you quickly learn how to use the collage tools to make cut out visual effects. It is easy to edit a page, resizing objects or putting text around the screen. Work is saved automatically in a library that can be shared by email. WePublish is an Australia-based non-profit agency dedicated to helping children learn to read and write. The app was developed in cooperation with Daniel Donahoo of projectsynthesis.com.au.
$6.49, iPad
Teaches: creativity, writing, art, language
CTR Rating: 85%