The book pictured below is the result of the American Veteran's Essay Contest. The stories that were received for the contest were compiled into an inspiring and uplifting panorama of true tales. It would make a great gift for the veteran in your life.
More details below.
AMERICAN VETERAN ESSAY PROJECT ANNOUNCES A BOOK
OF ESSAYS FEATURING SOLDIERS’ STORIES by 40 YOUNG
WRITERS-
From 10 states and the District of Columbia .
-GOLD Young Voices Foundation Book Award Winner 2010 in Youth Nonfiction-
Angela Weishaar of Colorado, Brett Anander of Georgia, Max Brazelton of Alabama, Aleesha Jenson of Minnesota, David Huizenga of Michigan, Crystal Hernandez of Texas, Elsie Chang of Tennessee, Megan DeCrescente of Connecticut, Yuidianna Rios of Texas, Calvin Mork of Florida, Leneigh Olvera of Texas, Emily Villacres of Georgia, Caroline Kay of Washington, DC, Ashleigh Welch of Virginia, Austin Alexander of Georgia, Cheyenne Rivera of Texas, Kaitlin Robinson of Tennessee, Kyndall Vaughn of Tennessee, Charlie Hammerberg of Connecticut, Ashley Vega of Texas, Emily Danielle Weatherby of Texas, Max Kruger-Dull of Connecticut, Lamar Porter, III of Georgia, Alexander James McGraw of Connecticut, Danielle Wnuk of Tennessee, Michael Kearney of Connecticut, Jeff Antinero of Texas, Lori Mendoza of Texas, Camille Balboa of Georgia, Amenda Briseno of Texas, Ariel Huerta of Texas, Cameron Lee of Florida, Nicholas Caughey Moore of Texas, Marissa Price of Texas, Sierra Creen of Colorado, Madeline Stiles of Georgia, Josh Villacres of Georgia, Clarissa Perez of Texas, Silvia Perez of Texas, and Reid Geddie of Georgia.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Here is an inspiring and poignant collection of teen essays, depicting individual stories of the courage and humanitarianism demonstrated by soldiers who served from World War II through the conflicts in the Middle East . These engaging stories illustrate how American soldiers, driven by perseverance and a spirit of patriotism, have provided our country with over 200 years of freedom and prosperity. Interwoven in the essays, are the younger generation’s (the young writer’s) introspective reasons why they chose to honor their heroes.
“These compelling stories remember those who were willing to pledge their lives for the liberty of generations to come; we realize through our children that the heroic legacy of our soldiers and veterans should not only be remembered but their stories retold.”
William Potter, Historian / Curator. The Circa History Guild
ABOUT AMERICAN VETERAN PROJECT:
AVP is a FREE essay competition open to teenagers which fosters interest in creative writing and American history through the soldiers and veterans who lived it. The project honors our troops for their duty and sacrifices given for our freedom. A top scholarship award- Flight camp at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins , GA and cash awards are given to the winning essay writers. Sponsors of AVP are mother and son, Lynn and Reid Geddie of Metro Atlanta .
Book available Memorial Day 2010 or review Essay entry rules at: www.americanvetpowerof1.com
Congratulations to all these young writers for this extraordinary literary accomplishment!
