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Publication Outlets for Children's Writing

For budding authors there are many outlets that accept children's writing, art work, photography, and videography. Consider some of  these:

Amazing Kids!  mag.amazing-kids.org/get-involved/write-for-us
    This is an online magazine for kids by kids, accepting writing, art, photograpy, and videography from kids age 5 to 18. Guidelines offer limits for texts and video length. Materials must be appropriate for readers age 12 and younger.

Cyber Kids www.cyberkids.com/he/html/submit
    Cyber Kids publishes stories, articles, and poems written by kids age 7 to 12 from around the world in the "Creative Works" section of the website. Illustrated submissions are more likely to be chosen then non-illustrated works, and single artists may be spotlighted in an art gallery.

Launch Pad  www.launchpadmag.com/#
      Launch Pad publishes original stories, poems, and book reviews from international students and illustrators, ages 8 to 14.

My Hero    myhero.com/go/home/asp
    My Hero invotes people of all ages to share stories, art, and short films about inpirational local, national, and international heroes. Teachers or parents must register before students can submit.

Writer's Area  www.writersarea.com/kids/kids
     Writer's Area accepts short stories, poems, articles, or other writing from children up to age 17 in the kids area.

Maybe you can become a published writer! Check these out for all the information you need to know.

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