Teen Book Project and Teen Editorial Board
Lake Erie Ink’s Teen Book project, now entering its ninth year, publishes artistic work from teens across Northeast Ohio. The project is designed and run by a team of 8-10 teen editors who oversee every step of the project, from initially choosing the theme to editing and formatting the book. The final result is a professionally bound anthology, published in the spring, featuring youth voices in a variety of genres. Submissions are open to youth in grades 6-12 in any genre of writing or art: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, photography, painting, and more.
Want to be an editor?
The 2024-2025 teen editorial board will begin meeting soon!
Teen Editors Interest Meeting
August 21, 2024, 6:30-7:30pm
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Contact teeneditors@lakeerieink.org or (216) 320-4757 to get more information and the link for the interest 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, the Nord Family Foundation, and the Puffin Foundation West.
Past Anthologies:
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LEI’s eighth teen anthology is Some Thing To Say. This anthology features over eighty teen writers from across Northeast Ohio, as well as a section of poems by Writers in Residence and a forward by Siaara Freeman, poet laureate for Cleveland Heights and University Heights. You can find a copy at a local independent bookstore or buy one directly from Lake Erie Ink’s online store.
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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. You can view the full anthology by clicking here. You can also find a copy at a local independent bookstore or buy one directly from Lake Erie Ink’s online store.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.