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.
Read the reviews by Xpress Film Critic Billy Norris
This month's theme, I AM, gave young writers a chance to reveal thoughts and feelings often beneath the surface. If you would like to see your best work published in Xpressions, check out the rules and themes below.
XPRESS YOURSELF
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.
NOVEMBER: NATURE BEAUTIFUL - Which of nature's creations do you find especially moving? Share your vision with readers using your choice of photography, art, poetry or prose. Deadline: Postmark Nov. 8.
DECEMBER: OPEN THEME - Send us your creative work (art, words or photography) depicting the topic of your choice. Deadline: Postmark: Dec. 7.
JANUARY: TRADING PLACES - If you could trade places with another person for 24 hours, who would it be and why. The person you chose could be someone in your school, a celebrity, a politician or even a member of your own family. Your medium can be art, photography, poetry or prose. Deadline: Postmark Jan. 6.
Your work will not be considered for publication without ALL of the following information: your name, age, name of school and grade, your address, ZIP code, phone number with area code. Teachers: Please include your daytime and evening contact information.
IMPORTANT: Stories must be no longer than 150 words. Artwork must be on white, unlined paper. 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.
