TEEN WRITER MEETING – August 14

3:00 to 4:00pm

Judge Marquez Public Library

610 N. Yarbrough

Teen girls interested in writing for a youth-oriented magazine are invited to join TeenLatinitas.com, the first digital magazine by and for Latina teens. This award-winning on-line magazine is currently accepting applications for writers and editors who would like to join our magazine team. This is a great opportunity for aspiring journalists to be published in a growing magazine and have their voice heard! Our group meets monthly the second Saturday of each month from 3-4pm. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Alicia Rascon at latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com, www.LatinitasMagazine.com or (915) 239.5051.

LATINITAS SATURDAY CAMP – August 14

1:00pm to 3:00pm
Judge Marquez Public Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Girls in grades 4-8 are invited to get in touch with their creative side and explore ways to express themselves in the Latinitas Saturday Camp. Our monthly workshops feature multimedia enrichment activities focused on arts & crafts, writing, photography, poetry, audio and video. The Latinitas Saturday Camp series is hosted the 2nd Saturday of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Judge Marquez Public Library (610 N. Yarbrough). Latinitas Saturday Camps are hosted by Latinitas, a grassroots group dedicated to empowering Latina youth to build confidence through creative self-expression. For more information, call 239.5051, visit www.LatinitasMagazine.org or email latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com

BACK TO SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST - Aug. 16

Call for Submissions – Deadline August 16

Latinitas is organizing a covergirl makeover contest. High school girls from the greater El Paso region are invited to submit an essay describing why they are proud of their Latina culture for a chance to win a free professional hairstyle, make-up consultation, and photo shoot. The top winners will be featured in Latinitas Magazine, the first digital magazine by and for Latina youth. Essays should be 450-750 words in length.   Essays should focus on how your family came to the U.S. or how you maintain your cultural roots.  The deadline for submissions is August 16th. Submissions can be emailed to latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or submitted on-line at www.Mylatinitas.com.