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Shades of Dawn
We are in the midst of an identity revolution. From census forms to job applications, multi-ethnic and multi-racial people are proclaiming their identities, demanding that all facets of their heritage are acknowledged and celebrated.
But there are still serious challenges facing the multi-ethnic/racial child in a predominantly homogenous world. Hatred and ignorance can cause particular crises if a love and sense of self are not nurtured.
We are compiling an anthology for multi-ethnic/racial children between the ages of 9 and 12 to help ease their passage to adulthood; projected publication is December 2005. All media will be represented, including essays, short stories, poems, photography and paintings. Only submissions from multi-ethnic or multi-racial writers and artists will be accepted. Work must focus on one of the following areas:
v        owning your identity;
v        learning about your heritage and culture;
v        loving your appearance;
v        overcoming racism and ignorance; and
v        celebrating a multi-cultural, multi-racial society
Essays and short stories must be no more than 4000 words, double-spaced in 12-point font. Poetry may be single-spaced, but should also be printed in a 12-point font. Include name, address, phone number and e-mail address on the first page. Multiple submissions can be made. Previously published material will be accepted; please indicate where and when it was published. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2004.
If your work is chosen for publication, you will be asked to submit a brief bio and a photograph. Upon publication, writers and artists whose work is selected will receive $100 plus 2 complimentary copies.
Send electronic submissions to
[email protected] or mail manuscripts to: Candice Evans, Casaeva, 2525 N. 10th St., #210, Arlington, VA 22201. Include a SASE if you want your submission returned. Photography and art must be submitted electronically.
