Kids Speaking Up Magazine is preparing to publish the fifth annual issue of its magazine. We invite you to submit poetry, essays, and artwork for consideration for publication in this issue. The deadline for the 2009 issue is February 20, 2009.

The writing or art you submit should be about a social, national, or global issue that is important to you. Students from elementary, junior high, or high school are eligible to participate. Though most students who submit pieces are from the Goleta/Santa Barbara area, students around the country and the world are welcome to participate. Submissions should be emailed to kidsspeakingup@gmail.com.