Xpress, the Coolest Section of the St. Petersburg Times, is the home for features, news and views of interest to young readers. Most of the work in Xpress, which appears on Mondays in Floridian, is produced by the Times' X-Team. The team of journalists ages 9-17 from around the Tampa Bay area is selected every year at the end of the school year to serve during the following school term. The current team of 12 was chosen out of 150 applicants. Watch for X-Team application forms in Xpress during the month of May.
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We learned a lot about the personalities of Tampa Bay area students through this month's Xpressions theme, "I Am." Find the high-flying, back-flipping wake boarder; the speck of light in a dark cloud; and the hungry wolf stalking the halls of Tampa Preparatory School. Maybe one of these descriptions fits your personality! And if you would like to see your work on a future page, see the instructions below.
- Nancy Green, Xpressions editor
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Xpressions, our monthly showcase for the art, writing and photography of students through the 12th grade, is looking for your work! Xpressions appears the last Monday of each month inside Floridian.
Please read the following instructions before submitting your work, which must be based on the designated themes.
DECEMBER: OPEN THEME - Send us your creative work (art, words or photography) depicting the topic of your choice. Deadline: Postmarked Dec. 10.
JANUARY: YOUR FAVORITE PLACE - It could be your grandmother's kitchen, the beach at sunset or maybe even your back yard. Describe in words, art or photography a place that has special meaning for you. Deadline: Postmarked Jan. 7.
FEBRUARY: OPEN THEME - Send us your creative work (art, words or photography) depicting the topic of your choice. Deadline: Postmarked Feb. 4.
Artwork must be on white, unlined paper, with the medium stated on the back (oil, pastel, crayon, etc.). Be sure to include your NAME, AGE, NAME OF SCHOOL and GRADE, YOUR ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, PHONE NUMBER WITH AREA CODE AND YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS (IF YOU HAVE ONE). YOUR WORK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT ALL OF THIS INFORMATION.
IMPORTANT: Stories must be no longer than 150 words. We will return only artwork and only if you indicate that you want it back.
Work may be edited for length and content. Please send your work, theme suggestions and comments to: Xpressions, c/o Nancy Green, St. Petersburg Times, 1000 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602.
