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Raeni Day Story Station is now accepting submissions from children's authors. We are a volunteer stie that helps promote literacy in children. Please see our rules and guidelines before submitting.
If interested, please see full guidelines at http://raenidaystorystation.com/
Send all submissions to:
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We write for children ages 3-13.
1. You must first understand that Raeni Day Story Station is a VOLUNTEER project. There is no payment of any kind, only a love of children and a desire to provide them stories and poems to promote literacy.
2. Raeni Day Story Station reserves the right to do minor edits, such as spelling and punctuation correction.
3. Copyright remains with YOU. You will receive a by line and a link back to your page here to help you gain exposure.
4. Raeni Day Story Station creates audio files of your work as well as artwork that will accompany your story/poem.
5. Raeni Day Story Station reserves the right to refuse any author's work if deemed not appropriate or if not considered to be of professional quality.
6. Best Tip: Keep it clean. If it's something Disney would run from, it's probably not what we're looking for. There are no word or line limits. Check out my site before submitting to see what we are doing there.
7. IF you submit AND we accept, then be prepared to send a short biography.
8. Do not send attachments! We prefer the submission directly in the body of the email.
9. Have fun and spread a little reading to a child today!
The Panda in my Window
The Panda in my Window
A panda I see inside my window--
A panda with pink curly hair--
The panda I see inside my window
Wants me to come play and to share.
I wave to the panda in my window
And invite her to play in my room.
The panda I see inside my window
Says she'd rather go play on the moon.
I offer the panda half a sandwich,
But she shakes her head to say "no".
The panda I see inside my window
Says sadly that she has to go.
I watch as she leaves with her mother
And beg her to come back again.
The panda I see inside my window
Answers with a wink and a grin.
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National Geographic Children's Books publishes "EVERY HUMAN HAS RIGHTS"
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WASHINGTON (Dec. 1, 2008)Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, marks the 60th anniversary of the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Compiled after the horrors of World War II, the declaration's purpose was to state and protect the rights of all people. Every Human Has Rights: A Photographic Declaration for Kids is a collaboration among The Elders, National Geographic, and the ePals Global Community.
The 30 rights set down in 1948 are incredibly powerful. According to the U.N., every human just by virtue of being human is entitled to freedom, a fair government, a decent standard of living, work, play, education, freedom to come and go as we please and to associate with anyone we please, and the right to express ourselves freely. Every Human Has Rights: A Photographic Declaration for Kids (Nov. 25, 2008; $17.95) offers kids an accessibly written list of these rights, commentary much of it deeply emotional by other kids, and evocative photography illustrating each right.
The foreword by Mary Robinson, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, gives perspective on one of the most important documents of human history. At the end of this deceptively simple book, kids will know and feel that regardless of individual differences and circumstances, each person is valuable and worthy of respect.
The Elders, a network of elder statesmen that advocates for human rights around the world, brought the 60th anniversary to National Geographic's attention. In an effort to start with "kids themselves," the publisher worked closely with the ePals community, the largest online community of K-12 learners, to join the celebration. Each participating teacher shared the Universal Declaration, rewritten for accessibility. The students wrote short responses and sent them to the publisher for judging. The 16 contest winners are featured in the book. Inspired by The Elders, the students, and the declaration, National Geographic Children's Books' editorial team pulled together the photographs, captions, and labels. Readers are encouraged to go to www.EveryHumanHasRights.org to sign the declaration and speak up about human rights and "the values that unite us as one human family."
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 325 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
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EVERY HUMAN HAS RIGHTS:
A PHOTOGRAPHIC DECLATION FOR KIDS
National Geographic Children's Books
Foreword by Mary Robinson,
Former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
ISBN-10: 1426305117 * ISBN-13: 978-1426305115
Publication date: Nov. 25, 2008
$17.95 hardcover
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The 30 rights set down in 1948 are incredibly powerful. According to the U.N., every human just by virtue of being human is entitled to freedom, a fair government, a decent standard of living, work, play, education, freedom to come and go as we please and to associate with anyone we please, and the right to express ourselves freely. Every Human Has Rights: A Photographic Declaration for Kids (Nov. 25, 2008; $17.95) offers kids an accessibly written list of these rights, commentary much of it deeply emotional by other kids, and evocative photography illustrating each right.
The foreword by Mary Robinson, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, gives perspective on one of the most important documents of human history. At the end of this deceptively simple book, kids will know and feel that regardless of individual differences and circumstances, each person is valuable and worthy of respect.
The Elders, a network of elder statesmen that advocates for human rights around the world, brought the 60th anniversary to National Geographic's attention. In an effort to start with "kids themselves," the publisher worked closely with the ePals community, the largest online community of K-12 learners, to join the celebration. Each participating teacher shared the Universal Declaration, rewritten for accessibility. The students wrote short responses and sent them to the publisher for judging. The 16 contest winners are featured in the book. Inspired by The Elders, the students, and the declaration, National Geographic Children's Books' editorial team pulled together the photographs, captions, and labels. Readers are encouraged to go to www.EveryHumanHasRights.org to sign the declaration and speak up about human rights and "the values that unite us as one human family."
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 325 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
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EVERY HUMAN HAS RIGHTS:
A PHOTOGRAPHIC DECLATION FOR KIDS
National Geographic Children's Books
Foreword by Mary Robinson,
Former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
ISBN-10: 1426305117 * ISBN-13: 978-1426305115
Publication date: Nov. 25, 2008
$17.95 hardcover
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS DECEMBER 2008 / JANUARY 2009
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SIX SMART TOYS This season's must-have toys use the latest technology including eco-friendly green technology to power their way to the top of the list. National Geographic Kids looks at the innovative science behind six of the hottest toys, from a toy car that uses solar energy to a diving face mask with built-in underwater camera to a life-size animatronic puppy that reacts to voice commands. Page 32.
FAMILY PROJECT: BUILD A SNOW SCULPTURE National Geographic Kids offers tips from an expert at the United States National Snow Sculpting Competition to help you build the ultimate snow carvings this winter. Some initial pointers: Begin with a picture; carve from the top down; take your time; patch up mistakes; and bundle up! Page 44.
AMAZING ANIMAL HEROES Some experts say an animal would not care enough to save another creature's life, but National Geographic Kids has found six reports of amazing animal heroism that seem to tell a different story. Check out the heart-warming story of a dog that saved a baby kangaroo in Australia; a cat that saved its owners from deadly carbon-monoxide poisoning in Indiana; a faithful golden retriever that rescued its choking owner in Maryland; a Labrador retriever that saved his best friend from drowning in Nebraska; a parrot that frightened away would-be-thieves in Massachusetts; and a rabbit that alerted its sleeping owners to a house fire in Australia. Page 20.
PERFECT PROWLER National Geographic Kids reveals five secrets of the cougar's hunting success. Capable of leaping the length of a school bus in a single bound and bringing down animals four times their size, cougars are considered nature's greatest hunters by some Native Americans. Packed with powerful muscles that help them reach speeds of 55 miles per hour, the big cats, also called mountain lions and pumas, use more than just sharp vision and superhearing to hunt. Page 34.
"THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX" In the new movie "The Tale of Despereaux," a tiny mouse named Despereaux finds himself cast out of the mouse world and into a society of evil rats seeking to kidnap a princess and only the noble Despereaux can save her. National Geographic Kids takes a look back into medieval Europe to see if the movie is true to life, or if it's just a fairy tale. Page 38.
THE TRUTH BEHIND "BOLT" Bolt the dog thinks he's a superhero. But he's really just a TV star who doesn't realize his "superpowers" are special effects. When he's accidentally shipped from Hollywood, Calif., to New York City, he's convinced he's supposed to rescue his human costar. Would animals really behave like this, or is it just part of Bolt's fantasy? National Geographic Kids goes behind the scenes of this new movie to find out. Page 28.
National Geographic Kids, a multitopic, photo-driven magazine for 6- to 14-year-olds, empowers its readers by making it fun to learn about the world. Its numerous industry awards include Periodical of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from the Association of Educational Publishers. Published 10 times a year, National Geographic Kids has a circulation of 1.3 million and is available by subscription for $19.95 a year and on newsstands for $4.99 a copy. Its Web site is at kids.nationalgeographic.com.
FAMILY PROJECT: BUILD A SNOW SCULPTURE National Geographic Kids offers tips from an expert at the United States National Snow Sculpting Competition to help you build the ultimate snow carvings this winter. Some initial pointers: Begin with a picture; carve from the top down; take your time; patch up mistakes; and bundle up! Page 44.
AMAZING ANIMAL HEROES Some experts say an animal would not care enough to save another creature's life, but National Geographic Kids has found six reports of amazing animal heroism that seem to tell a different story. Check out the heart-warming story of a dog that saved a baby kangaroo in Australia; a cat that saved its owners from deadly carbon-monoxide poisoning in Indiana; a faithful golden retriever that rescued its choking owner in Maryland; a Labrador retriever that saved his best friend from drowning in Nebraska; a parrot that frightened away would-be-thieves in Massachusetts; and a rabbit that alerted its sleeping owners to a house fire in Australia. Page 20.
PERFECT PROWLER National Geographic Kids reveals five secrets of the cougar's hunting success. Capable of leaping the length of a school bus in a single bound and bringing down animals four times their size, cougars are considered nature's greatest hunters by some Native Americans. Packed with powerful muscles that help them reach speeds of 55 miles per hour, the big cats, also called mountain lions and pumas, use more than just sharp vision and superhearing to hunt. Page 34.
"THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX" In the new movie "The Tale of Despereaux," a tiny mouse named Despereaux finds himself cast out of the mouse world and into a society of evil rats seeking to kidnap a princess and only the noble Despereaux can save her. National Geographic Kids takes a look back into medieval Europe to see if the movie is true to life, or if it's just a fairy tale. Page 38.
THE TRUTH BEHIND "BOLT" Bolt the dog thinks he's a superhero. But he's really just a TV star who doesn't realize his "superpowers" are special effects. When he's accidentally shipped from Hollywood, Calif., to New York City, he's convinced he's supposed to rescue his human costar. Would animals really behave like this, or is it just part of Bolt's fantasy? National Geographic Kids goes behind the scenes of this new movie to find out. Page 28.
National Geographic Kids, a multitopic, photo-driven magazine for 6- to 14-year-olds, empowers its readers by making it fun to learn about the world. Its numerous industry awards include Periodical of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from the Association of Educational Publishers. Published 10 times a year, National Geographic Kids has a circulation of 1.3 million and is available by subscription for $19.95 a year and on newsstands for $4.99 a copy. Its Web site is at kids.nationalgeographic.com.
GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK HIGHLIGHTS SPECTACULAR DIVERSITY OF THE AMERICAS
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WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2008)--National Geographic invites budding explorers on a seven-day "tour" of the marvelous cultures and natural wonders of the Americas during Geography Awareness Week 2008, Nov. 16-22. Geography Awareness Week is part of Geography Action!, an annual conservation and awareness program for schools and students in grades K through 12, designed to educate and excite youngsters about the world's natural, cultural and historic treasures. This year's spotlight on the Americas is National Geographic's third leg of a five-year journey focusing its geographic lens on five world regions.
At the Geography Action! Web site (nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction), teachers can find an assortment of resources, including hands-on activities; downloadable lesson plans and maps; a free, downloadable Americas map kit with tips for creating a jumbo-sized map of the Western Hemisphere; and links to additional resources on the Americas.
"Our compelling maps, activities, lesson plans and educational resources on the Americas will help students and teachers learn about these extraordinarily diverse continents," said Terry Garcia, National Geographic executive vice president of Mission Programs. "Web resources give students and teachers the necessary tools to understand the varied cultures and history of the Americas, the importance of their local regions, and the larger issues of relationships among people, places and environments."
Geography Action! is a program of National Geographic Education & Children's Programs, which provides grants, training, hands-on activities and support for educators and organizations.
At the Geography Action! Web site (nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction), teachers can find an assortment of resources, including hands-on activities; downloadable lesson plans and maps; a free, downloadable Americas map kit with tips for creating a jumbo-sized map of the Western Hemisphere; and links to additional resources on the Americas.
"Our compelling maps, activities, lesson plans and educational resources on the Americas will help students and teachers learn about these extraordinarily diverse continents," said Terry Garcia, National Geographic executive vice president of Mission Programs. "Web resources give students and teachers the necessary tools to understand the varied cultures and history of the Americas, the importance of their local regions, and the larger issues of relationships among people, places and environments."
Geography Action! is a program of National Geographic Education & Children's Programs, which provides grants, training, hands-on activities and support for educators and organizations.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS -- NOVEMBER 2008
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DRESSED FOR THE WEATHER You probably dress differently in winter and summer. Some animals do, too. The Arctic fox, snowshoe hare, collared lemming, ptarmigan and ermine are dark in color during summer, but put on coats of white for the winter season. This color change in fur and feathers is for camouflage and helps these Arctic animals survive in their snowy environment. National Geographic Kids describes the biological process behind the color change as well as other winter adaptations that help the animals stay warm, search for food and escape from predators. Page 34.
BLIND AMBITION National Geographic Kids meets a young man who refuses to let his blindness slow him down. With a good sense of humor and his guide dog leading the way, he "can accomplish just about anything," including running the sound board for school plays, playing paintball and even playing golf. "Trying something you've never done before definitely can be scary. But that's true whether you're blind or sighted. My thinking is, you can't say no until you try. There's always a way to do whatever it is that you want to do," he says. Page 40.
THE GREEN LIST Preserving the planet helps all living things, and making a difference can be easy. National Geographic Kids suggests six small actions you can take to make a big difference: Use fewer napkins to cut down on waste; save 4.5 gallons of water a day by avoiding just one flush; don't let leftovers go to waste eat them; leave your shoes at the door to avoid tracking unwanted fertilizers, lead and toxic cleaners into your home; close the bathroom door when taking a bath to keep bath water warmer longer; and travel by train this holiday season to reduce carbon emissions. Page 14.
WORLD'S WACKIEST HOUSES National Geographic Kids checks out five extreme homes around the world. In Mexico City, Mexico, a family home is shaped like a shark; the sky's the limit in Benoit, Miss., where a retired Boeing 727 was converted into a home; in Arni, Switzerland, an architect has built more than 70 eco-friendly earth houses designed to save energy; in Olympia, Wash., a two-level tree house spreads out across seven trees; and in Henderson, Nev., a lucky contest winner won a real house that was built exactly like the Simpsons' cartoon home. Page 20.
AMAZING ANIMALS National Geographic Kids meets a team of therapy animals, including a savannah cat, a traveling camel, a singing horse and a talking parrot, giving comfort and care to hospital patients and nursing home residents in Sonoma, Calif. Page 18.
National Geographic Kids, a multitopic, photo-driven magazine for 6- to 14-year-olds, empowers its readers by making it fun to learn about the world. It has received numerous industry awards, including the Periodical of the Year award in 2005 and 2006 from the Association of Educational Publishers. Published 10 times a year, National Geographic Kids has a circulation of 1.3 million and is available by subscription for $19.95 a year and on newsstands for $4.99 a copy. Its Web site is at kids.nationalgeographic.com.
BLIND AMBITION National Geographic Kids meets a young man who refuses to let his blindness slow him down. With a good sense of humor and his guide dog leading the way, he "can accomplish just about anything," including running the sound board for school plays, playing paintball and even playing golf. "Trying something you've never done before definitely can be scary. But that's true whether you're blind or sighted. My thinking is, you can't say no until you try. There's always a way to do whatever it is that you want to do," he says. Page 40.
THE GREEN LIST Preserving the planet helps all living things, and making a difference can be easy. National Geographic Kids suggests six small actions you can take to make a big difference: Use fewer napkins to cut down on waste; save 4.5 gallons of water a day by avoiding just one flush; don't let leftovers go to waste eat them; leave your shoes at the door to avoid tracking unwanted fertilizers, lead and toxic cleaners into your home; close the bathroom door when taking a bath to keep bath water warmer longer; and travel by train this holiday season to reduce carbon emissions. Page 14.
WORLD'S WACKIEST HOUSES National Geographic Kids checks out five extreme homes around the world. In Mexico City, Mexico, a family home is shaped like a shark; the sky's the limit in Benoit, Miss., where a retired Boeing 727 was converted into a home; in Arni, Switzerland, an architect has built more than 70 eco-friendly earth houses designed to save energy; in Olympia, Wash., a two-level tree house spreads out across seven trees; and in Henderson, Nev., a lucky contest winner won a real house that was built exactly like the Simpsons' cartoon home. Page 20.
AMAZING ANIMALS National Geographic Kids meets a team of therapy animals, including a savannah cat, a traveling camel, a singing horse and a talking parrot, giving comfort and care to hospital patients and nursing home residents in Sonoma, Calif. Page 18.
National Geographic Kids, a multitopic, photo-driven magazine for 6- to 14-year-olds, empowers its readers by making it fun to learn about the world. It has received numerous industry awards, including the Periodical of the Year award in 2005 and 2006 from the Association of Educational Publishers. Published 10 times a year, National Geographic Kids has a circulation of 1.3 million and is available by subscription for $19.95 a year and on newsstands for $4.99 a copy. Its Web site is at kids.nationalgeographic.com.
STUDENTS FROM MAINE ISLANDS TO GO ON ASSIGNMENT WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TO DOCUMENT LOCAL COMMUNITIES
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WASHINGTON (Oct. 14, 2008)A group of Maine students will have the unique opportunity this month to document their communities of Vinalhaven and North Haven Islands under the direction of National Geographic contributing photographers Amy Toensing and Matt Moyer during a National Geographic Photo Camp. From Monday, Oct. 20, to Wednesday, Oct. 22, the high schoolers will photograph, edit and design a portrait of their experiences on the islands. The Photo Camp is presented in partnership with the Island Institute, an organization that supports the islands' communities and helps preserve the region's biodiversity.
During the three-day workshop, the young photographers will explore the natural environment of the two geographically close island communities. Toensing and Moyer will brief the students on photographic vision, equipment and technique and guide them through the process of creating a story through photography and writing, working with cameras and laptop computers provided by National Geographic. The students will create a multimedia show, using the images, which will convey the students' perception of the experience.
Participants, their families and community members are invited to a presentation of the students' work on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. at Waterman's Community Center, 12 Main Street, North Haven, and at 7 p.m. at Vinalhaven High School, 22 Arcola Lane, Vinalhaven.
Following the Photo Camp, four students will be selected to be youth ambassadors for Pop!Tech, an acclaimed ideas summit held each fall in Camden, Maine, exploring the new ideas, technologies and forces of change shaping our future. During the conference, Oct. 23-25, the student ambassadors will have the opportunity to learn from and participate in sessions with eminent thought leaders and change agents. The student also will present their multimedia show from Photo Camp and photograph the Pop!Tech presenters and conference fellows. Their images from the conference will displayed during the Pop!Tech closing gala on Oct. 25.
"We hope that Photo Camp 2008 will provide students with a unique lens on the world and help expand their awareness of the environment and their impact on it," said Terry Garcia, National Geographic's executive vice president, Mission Programs. "We are honored to participate in this endeavor."
The theme of the Photo Camp is environment and conservation, and the aim is to draw attention to youth perspectives on their generation's connection to the natural world.
EVOLT SLR cameras for the Photo Camp have been provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc. Memory cards have been donated to the Photo Camp program by PNY Technologies.
In addition to Toensing's work for National Geographic magazine, she has covered editorial assignments for various national and international publications and private corporations since 2000. Her photographic stories intimately render the lives of ordinary people, and her images have received honors in International Pictures of the Year competitions. In 2003 Toensing was named Photographic Alumni Fellow at The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, where she worked on a portrait of Muslim teenage girls living in Western culture.
Moyer's photographic work in Egypt, New York City and Iraq focuses on the people behind the news story, and he was named a Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow for the 2007-2008 academic year at the University of Michigan.
National Geographic Missions Programs is sponsoring other Photo Camps this year in Taos, N.M.; Rajasthan, India; Chesapeake Bay; Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S.D.; Costa Rica; Appalachian Trail; New York City; Santa Monica, Calif., and Miami, in partnership with VisionWorkshops of Annapolis, Md. Visit nationalgeographic.com/photocamp for more information.
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 325 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
The Island Institute is a membership-based nonprofit that serves as a voice for the balanced future of the islands and waters of the Gulf of Maine, particularly the 15 year-round island and working-waterfront communities along the Maine coast. More information is available at islandinstitute.org.
Pop!Tech is a renowned ideas summit and social innovation network dedicated to accelerating the positive impact of world-changing people and ideas. The organization is known for its visionary Pop!Tech conferences, engaging media productions and the innovative social change programs that it fosters worldwide. "Pop!Tech 2008: Scarcity and Abundance" will be held Oct. 23-25, 2008, in Camden, Maine, and will be simulcast live on www.poptech.org.
During the three-day workshop, the young photographers will explore the natural environment of the two geographically close island communities. Toensing and Moyer will brief the students on photographic vision, equipment and technique and guide them through the process of creating a story through photography and writing, working with cameras and laptop computers provided by National Geographic. The students will create a multimedia show, using the images, which will convey the students' perception of the experience.
Participants, their families and community members are invited to a presentation of the students' work on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m. at Waterman's Community Center, 12 Main Street, North Haven, and at 7 p.m. at Vinalhaven High School, 22 Arcola Lane, Vinalhaven.
Following the Photo Camp, four students will be selected to be youth ambassadors for Pop!Tech, an acclaimed ideas summit held each fall in Camden, Maine, exploring the new ideas, technologies and forces of change shaping our future. During the conference, Oct. 23-25, the student ambassadors will have the opportunity to learn from and participate in sessions with eminent thought leaders and change agents. The student also will present their multimedia show from Photo Camp and photograph the Pop!Tech presenters and conference fellows. Their images from the conference will displayed during the Pop!Tech closing gala on Oct. 25.
"We hope that Photo Camp 2008 will provide students with a unique lens on the world and help expand their awareness of the environment and their impact on it," said Terry Garcia, National Geographic's executive vice president, Mission Programs. "We are honored to participate in this endeavor."
The theme of the Photo Camp is environment and conservation, and the aim is to draw attention to youth perspectives on their generation's connection to the natural world.
EVOLT SLR cameras for the Photo Camp have been provided by Olympus Imaging America Inc. Memory cards have been donated to the Photo Camp program by PNY Technologies.
In addition to Toensing's work for National Geographic magazine, she has covered editorial assignments for various national and international publications and private corporations since 2000. Her photographic stories intimately render the lives of ordinary people, and her images have received honors in International Pictures of the Year competitions. In 2003 Toensing was named Photographic Alumni Fellow at The Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, where she worked on a portrait of Muslim teenage girls living in Western culture.
Moyer's photographic work in Egypt, New York City and Iraq focuses on the people behind the news story, and he was named a Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow for the 2007-2008 academic year at the University of Michigan.
National Geographic Missions Programs is sponsoring other Photo Camps this year in Taos, N.M.; Rajasthan, India; Chesapeake Bay; Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S.D.; Costa Rica; Appalachian Trail; New York City; Santa Monica, Calif., and Miami, in partnership with VisionWorkshops of Annapolis, Md. Visit nationalgeographic.com/photocamp for more information.
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 325 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
The Island Institute is a membership-based nonprofit that serves as a voice for the balanced future of the islands and waters of the Gulf of Maine, particularly the 15 year-round island and working-waterfront communities along the Maine coast. More information is available at islandinstitute.org.
Pop!Tech is a renowned ideas summit and social innovation network dedicated to accelerating the positive impact of world-changing people and ideas. The organization is known for its visionary Pop!Tech conferences, engaging media productions and the innovative social change programs that it fosters worldwide. "Pop!Tech 2008: Scarcity and Abundance" will be held Oct. 23-25, 2008, in Camden, Maine, and will be simulcast live on www.poptech.org.
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