Saint Mary's Press Update:
Student Writers Needed
Teens, like the rest of us,
care deeply about family. This observation should not surprise us. After
all, what is more central, more important, and at times more painful than
our family experiences? Who has not felt the sting of a parent’s
anger, the exhilaration of a fun adventure with a sibling, or the pain
of losing a grandparent? Teens feel deeply, passionately, and honestly
about all these relationships, often speaking in a louder voice and with
more candor than most adults. For this reason, Saint Mary’s Press
will publish a new book by and for teens that focuses on families and
family life.
Written by high-school-age teens, Family Matters will focus on the emotional peaks and valleys of teenagers’ relationships with their families. We are looking for teens who will write with honesty, insight, and creativity as they share firsthand the realities of life within a family. The joys, challenges, highlights, and sorrows of family life as seen through the eyes of teen writers will be exposed in this diverse collection. This book will portray how teens really feel and think about family life.
We are asking you to help spread the word about this project. Please refer any interested young people to our website, www.smp.org, for submission guidelines and necessary release forms. The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2004.
Should you have further questions, please contact Laurie Delgatto at 800-533-8095, or e-mail ldelgatto@smp.org.
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