Teen Book Project and Teen Editorial Board
Join us at Lake Erie Ink on June 7th from 5:30-7:30pm for the launch of the 7th Teen Anthology, Keys & Locks!
What is the Teen Editorial Board?
Lake Erie Ink’s teen editorial board is a group of high school students who gather submissions of original teen writing and compile them into a professional publication. Editorial board members have the chance to learn first hand about the editing process and publishing industry while giving voice to youth from across the region. The editorial board then meets regularly to choose a theme, collect submissions and organize and publish the book, which is released in the spring.
Meet the 2022-2023 teen editors.
Interested in Joining the 2022-2023 Teen Editorial Board?
Become a published editor! There’s still space on the board, with convenient virtual sessions weekly. Register here or reach out to staff@lakeerieink.org with any questions.
I want to Submit. Are you Accepting Submissions?
Not right now. Submissions will open in the fall for next year’s anthology. Check back here to find the theme and submission guidelines!
The theme this year was Keys & Locks.
General Submission Guidelines:
Submissions must connect to the theme.
You can make more than one submission.
- 3 poems,
- 2 prose pieces, or
- 3 art pieces
We are accepting fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art.
We are only accepting submissions from teens-grades 6-12.
The submission deadline has been extended! Submissions are now due February 3rd.
Please reach out to staff@lakeerieink.org with any questions.
A Word of Thanks
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:
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 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.
