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Fw: FW/CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Growing Up Girl: An Anthology

CALL FOR
SUBMISSION

The GirlChild
Press Project
presents:

Growing Up Girl:
An Anthology of Voices from Marginalized Spaces

(funded in part
by the Prince George's County Arts Council)
Edited by:
Michelle Sewell

The anthology
will feature a collection of poems, essays, and short stories from
girls and women (30 and under). The project is designed to give a
voice to those underserved and under-represented.

Work is
especially welcomed from individuals who are:

*of
color;
*with
disabilities;
*queer;
*incarcerated;
*survivors of
domestic violence, sexual abuse/assault;
*in foster care,
shelters, group homes, alternative schools; and/or
*in depressed
economical areas.

We welcome the
exploration of:

*triumph;
*transformation;
*struggle;
*reconciliation;
*retreat;
and
*loss.

The anthology is
open to any subject matter. Nothing will be censored!Any
story/poem/essay that deals with the transition from girl to woman (on
whatever path to whatever goal) will be given full consideration.
Fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, memoir, etc. - is all fair game. You are
the author -tell the story that you want to
tell.

Individuals may
submit up to three pieces (short stories/essays no more than 3,000
words) to girlchildpress@aol.com
(electronic submissions only).

Submission
Deadline: January 18, 2006

Authors should
also include bio and contact information.

Contributors will
receive a copy of the anthology and will be invited to read in the
Spring 2006 event.