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Summer Camp! YJI Teams Up With Environmental Learning Centers Of Connecticut For Two Sessions In Bristol
Anyone living in Connecticut looking for a summer day camp opportunity for a young writer, artist or photographer should check out two camps at Indian Rock Nature Preserve in Bristol. Youth Journalism International is excited to be providing the educational component for two camps in July: Environmental Reporting and Photography, and Capturing Nature in Words and Pictures. The camps are for students entering grades seven, eight and nine and are held at the 280-acre, idyllic Indian Rock … Read entire article »
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Author Judy Blume Tells Her Own Stories
By Avery St. Germain Junior Reporter And Mary Majerus-Collins Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International HARTFORD, Conn., U.S.A. – When she was … Read more »
Women Deserve ‘Half The Sky,’ Writers Argue
By Rachel Glogowski and Stefan Koski Associate Editors Youth Journalism International HARTFORD, Connecticut, U.S.A. – Although slavery in the traditional … Read more »
Hornby Rose From Slacker To Worldwide Fame
Nick Hornby at West Hartford, Connecticut’s Kingswood Oxford School Photos: youthjournalism.org By Alma Macbride Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International WEST HARTFORD, Conn., … Read more »
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News Analysis: Tens Of Thousands Of Egyptians Protest For Human Rights
By Jessica Elsayed Reporter Youth Journalism International ALEXANDRIA, Egypt – Following in the footsteps of Tunisia’s recent revolution, Egypt today … Read more »
YJI's 2011 Excellence in Journalism Contest Honors Students In 16 Countries
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, U.S.A. - Youth Journalism International's annual awards contest honored students in 16 countries … Read more »
Ramadan Journal - Day 3 - Doors
Yes, the gates of heaven are open for the Holy Month of Ramadan, but not so much … Read more »
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A Ducky Day In Forestville: YJI Marks Ninth Year At Connecticut Community Festival
youthjournalism.org YJI Senior Reporter Yelena Samofalova, right, painted a tiger face on this happy boy before her own Batman mask could be finished. youthjournalism.org Jean Letourneau with his daughter, YJI alum and dancing banana, Danielle Letourneau. Youth Journalism International is feeling incredibly ducky to have spent a glorious Sunday in Forestville. At our booth at the annual Duck Race on the Pequabuck River, YJI greeted many old friends … Read entire article »
Democracy Is Slowly Coming To Malaysia
Evangeline Han Reporter Youth Journalism International MELAKA, Malaysia – The internet – with its news sites, social media and partisan blogs – is helping to spur change in government here and, I hope, will eventually bring true democracy to my country. Yesterday, Malaysians over age 21 went to the polls and elected a new government for the coming five years. As the culmination of … Read entire article »
Kampala Youth Volunteers Work Together To Improve Ugandan School For The Deaf
Bwette Daniel Gilbert / youthjournalism.org Iryn Ikkomu from Early Life Radio painting the classroom block By Bwette Daniel Gilbert Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International KAMPALA, Uganda – With a youth population of almost 70 percent, Uganda is one of the youngest nations in Africa. Last week, as part of Global Youth Service Day, young people from many organizations worked together to make … Read entire article »
From Saudi Arabia, Boston Born American Muslim Grieves Marathon Bombing Victims
By Nawall Hassan Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – Tragedy is the unavoidable menace that walks among us, striking at the most unexpected of times. On the gloriously clear-skied day of April 15th, 2013, children and adults alike in Boston – my hometown – left their homes with the intention of spending a memorable day at the famed Copley Square with … Read entire article »
Making Smokey, Sweet Syrup From New England Maple Trees And A Backyard Fire Pit
Kiernan Majerus-Collins / youthjournalism.org Here, two maple trees are tapped at once, with tubing from each tree leading to the same sap-collecting bucket. By Alan Burkholder Junior Reporter Youth Journalism International TERRYVILLE, Connecticut, U.S.A. – If you’ve ever had pancakes or waffles or french toast for breakfast, then you probably have a good idea of what maple syrup is. If you’ve ever … Read entire article »
Dutch Hold Royal Celebration For New King
Caroline Nelissen / youthjournalism.org Crowds, adorned in orange, gather each year for Queen’s Day in the Netherlands, a tradition that is changing now that the country has a king. By Caroline Nelissen Senior Correspondent Youth Journalism International AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – There are few things I can think of that are as typically Dutch as our Koninginnedag, or Queen’s Day, celebration. On this national holiday, … Read entire article »
Help YJI By Going To The Circus In Boston
Thanks to a generous donation from an alum, YJI has four tickets to the Big Apple Circus show at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Plaza in Boston on Friday, April 26. We are looking to give them to someone who makes a new donation to YJI as a thank you gift. Reach us right away through YJI’s Facebook page or send an email to yjieditor@gmail.com if you are interested. This circus has horses and dogs, acrobats and clowns, but no wild animals. It’s going to be a wonderful show! #call_to_action h4{padding:0px 5px;} … Read entire article »
YJI Ambassador Teaching Journalism, Building Partnership In Rural Nepal
Photo courtesy of Laura Spero Laura Spero, executive director of Eva Nepal, teaches journalism students in Nepal. Spero, an Ambassador for Youth Journalism International, is in Nepal this month working with students whose writing and photography may soon be published by YJI. Eva Nepal, an American non-profit charity, operates two programs in rural Nepal. One is an oral health program, and the … Read entire article »
Proposed Boy Scout Change To Include Gay Youth Must Also Include Adult Leaders
By Eli Winter Reporter Youth Journalism International HOUSTON, Texas, U.S.A. – The Boy Scouts of America today announced a proposed amendment to their ban on gay Scouts. If the proposition is approved by the organization’s National Council, the Scouts will no longer deny “youth … membership … on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone.” On the surface, this might seem a positive … Read entire article »
After Horrific Boston Bombing, Family Finds Comfort In Staying Together During Manhunt
Yelena Samofalova / youthjournalism.org On Wednesday, visitors to the site of the Boston Marathon bombing on Boylston Street could see a view of homemade memorials to victims and tributes to first responders. By Yelena Samofalova Senior Reporter Youth Journalism International MELROSE, Massachusetts, U.S.A. – Although I often visit relatives in Boston, the time we spent together this week after the bombing Monday at the Boston … Read entire article »
‘We Are All Margaret Thatcher’s Children’
By Robert Guthrie Reporter YouthJournalism International DUMFRIES, Scotland – Margaret Thatcher is dead, but her stark legacy will live on long after Wednesday’s ceremonial funeral. One of the most powerful women of her time, Thatcher proved among the most influential British prime ministers ever. Her policies revolutionized the United Kingdom. It’s certainly no understatement to say, however, that the Iron Lady’s … Read entire article »
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