“If we all work hard enough, and keep our noses pointed in one direction, we can do it.”

-William S. Knudsen, The Mechanic of Democracy

Good Morning,

Welcome to the May 2026 newsletter by MAKE Publishing! Our mission is to educate, inspire, and equip the next generation to win in manufacturing. Included in this newsletter you will find each of our pillars; Read, Build, Experience. We are honored to have your family onboard, let’s dive in!

READ

Over the past eight months this newsletter has completed a chapter-by-chapter review of Blake Prepares for Manufacturing. This month marks our final highlight, the glossary. The glossary in Blake Prepares for Manufacturing has definitions of 50+ manufacturing terms. To win in manufacturing, you need to use the words of a manufacturer.

Skills are what to know, Character Traits are how to act, and the glossary is a collection of words to use to win in manufacturing.

BUILD

Dictionary Game! The Dictionary Game, often called Fictionary, is a game where players guess the real definition of obscure words from a set of fake definitions that players have written themselves.

This game is a hit for all ages. Click here for the rules.

Looking for a manufacturing twist? Play with the glossary in Blake Prepares for Manufacturing.

EXPERIENCE

Experience how manufacturing played a CRITICAL role in the USA victory of World War II by diving into Freedom’s Forge. This book, written in 2012 by Arthur Herman, is far more than a read. It is an experience. From heroic stories of Kaiser’s legendary shipbuilding yards to ongoing battles with frustrating labor strikes, this book will inspire manufacturers of all ages.

Did your child like learning about manufacturing? Please see all we have going on at MAKE Publishing and share this email with a friend!

Read | Build | Experience

Joe & Amanda