On the last Monday of each month Xpressions will take the place of Xpress, in the tradition of our popular Alligator Express page, which featured readers' creative work for 17 years. Nancy Green, former Alligator Express editor, will continue to edit the work you submit to Xpressions.

A fun new twist is that each monthly page will have a specific theme. We will publish the themes ahead of time, and we look forward to theme suggestions from readers. Here are the themes and deadlines through the end of the year:

OCTOBER: Halloween. Deadline passed .

NOVEMBER: What I am most thankful for (Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by Nov. 6.)

DECEMBER: The best gift I ever gave (Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 4.)

Please send your work, theme suggestions and comments to Xpressions, c/o Nancy Green, St. Petersburg Times, 1000 N Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602.

All work must be of your own creation. Artwork must be on white, unlined paper. Be sure to include your name, age, address, ZIP code and phone number, with area code. Stories must be no longer than 150 words.

Keep those stories, poems, works of art and photographs coming!

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