Teen Book Project and Teen Editorial Board
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 2020-2021 teen editors.
Interested in Joining the 2021-2022 Teen Editorial Board?
Consider registering and become a published editor! The group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6-7 PM virtually. Click here to register.
I want to Submit. Are you Accepting Submissions?
Submissions for Lake Erie Ink’s sixth anthology of Teen Writing are now open! This time, the theme is Blur.
Click here for a list of prompts!
If you are interested in submitting, here a few important things to know before you hit submit:
- Submissions must connect to the theme “Blur“. You do not, however, have to follow one of our prompts as long as what you create connects to the theme.
- You can make more than one submission.
- We are accepting fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art.
- We are only accepting submissions from teens, meaning youth in grades 6-12.
- Submissions are due by January 14
- Submissions are being accepted via jotform – see QR code below or visit our webpage.
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.
The books in this series are produced by Belt Magazine. Thank you, Belt, for your commitment to grooming the Rust Belt writers of tomorrow.
Past Anthologies:
On the Other Side – 2021
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.
