Teen Book Project and Teen Editorial Board
Submit to the Teen Book Project!
The 2023-2024 Teen Book Project has begun! The 2023-24 theme is “Some Thing To Say.” Click the link below for guidelines and to submit.
The submission deadline is extended until January 15th!
Not sure where to begin? Here are a few prompts to get started!
This project is designed and run by a team of teen editors, from initially choosing the theme to editing and formatting the final book. Interested in joining? The editors meet virtually on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm. Email teeneditors@lakeerieink.org or call (216) 320-4757 with questions or to get the link for the meeting.
We offer our deepest gratitude to our young professional board, Fresh Ink, for sponsoring this program. Fresh Ink is a group of young professionals who raise funds and friends in support of Lake Erie Ink’s mission. This program is also made possible with the support of the Callahan Foundation and the Nord Family Foundation.
Past Anthologies:
LEI’S seventh teen anthology, Keys & Locks. This anthology features over a hundred teen writers from across Northeast Ohio, as well as a section of poems by Writers in Residence, and a forward by Felton Thomas, Jr., director of the Cleveland Public Library. Find your copy at a local independent bookstore or buy one directly from Lake Erie Ink’s online store.
Picture: LEI’s sixth teen anthology, Blur. Purchase your copy at local independent bookstores around town or contact us directly at info@lakeerieink.org or 216-320-4757.
Picture: LEI’s fifth teen anthology, On The Other Side. The book features a large collection of NEO teen work and a forward by Honey Bell-Bey. View the full anthology by clicking here. You can also purchase your copy at local independent bookstores around town or contact us directly at info@lakeerieink.org or 216-320-4757.
Picture: Lei’s fourth book, The Fundamental Elements. View the full anthology by clicking here. You can purchase your copy at local independent bookstores around town or contact us directly at info@lakeerieink.org or 216-320-4757.
Picture: LEI’s third book. You can purchase your copy at local independent bookstores around town or contact us directly at info@lakeerieink.org or 216-320-4757.
Picture: LEI’s second book features writing from more than 65 NE Ohio teens and includes a forward by acclaimed author Paula McClain. You can purchase your copy at local independent bookstores around town or contact us directly at info@lakeerieink.org or 216-320-4757.
Picture: LEI’s first book featured writing from 48 teens. You can purchase your copy at local independent bookstores around town or contact us directly at info@lakeerieink.org or 216-320-4757.