Teen Zine Publishing House
Books in the Woods empowers teens through our Teen Zine Publishing Program—an imaginative, hands-on space where creativity meets literacy. Led by Charlotte Haggin, our talented YA Program Lead with a background in writing and digital art, this initiative gives teens the tools to write, design, print, and publish their own zines.
Charlotte brings an artistic lens and a passion for youth expression, helping teens turn their ideas into powerful pages. This program not only strengthens literacy and communication skills, but also sparks entrepreneurial thinking by teaching collaboration, design, and business fundamentals. In a supportive, youth-led environment, teens gain the confidence to tell their stories, connect with their communities, and embrace their voices as creators, not just consumers.
Charlotte Haggin is a high school student enrolled in the Ojai Unified School District's Independent Study Program at Summit School. From a young age, Charlotte has embraced curiosity and community—she began helping teach children about gardening at just five years old through the Community Gardens of Santa Clarita. A passionate storyteller and artist, she shares her creative writing monthly with a local writers group and draws inspiration from the imaginative world of Dungeons & Dragons. Charlotte expresses her creativity through both traditional and digital art, often using visuals to bring her stories and characters to life. She currently serves as a Youth Ambassador for Books in the Woods, where she will be leading the Teen Zine program. With a kind heart, collaborative spirit, and a deep love for creative expression, Charlotte brings warmth and vision to every project she takes on.
Express Yourself: A Spark for Teen Ideas!
Help us raise $15,000 to build our Teen Zine Publishing House in downtown Frazier Park, serving over 700 students in the El Tejon School District.
The Teen Zine Program is a creative, student-led initiative that empowers high schoolers to conceptualize, write, design, and publish their mini magazine, or “zine.” Participants explore topics that matter to them—from art, identity, music, social issues, fashion, and more—while learning key writing, editing, layout design, and publishing skills. The program fosters a collaborative environment where teens have full creative control, producing a zine that authentically reflects their voices and experiences.
