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JJ Express, 18

North Potomac, United States

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Hi guys -
My name is Jenny and I am the lead venturer for JJ Express Magazine which was started by my brother and I. We both love the arts - he's the illustrator and I'm the writer. Our magazine is geared towards children ages 10-15 years old. Our goals are two-fold: first, we are alarmed by the rising epidemic of depression in teenagers today. The rise is prevalent not only in statistics but at my school as well. I have friends who cut themselves, are anoxerix, or have been diagnosed with clinical depression. We believe that art (and especially comics...which is what our magazine revolves around) is therapeutic and will help show youth the positive side of the world. Our second goal is to provide a forum for youth. We encourage youth to submit artwork and writing to our magazine and give them a chance to be published alongside professionals. With every submission from youth - whether we accept it or not - we give youth feedback regarding not only their art, but also on the publications process. Let me know if you want a copy! The next issue is coming out in two weeks - it will focus solely on the environment.

I'm going to Colby College this fall and I'm really excited!!!
Links:
www.jjexpress.sitesled.com
www.myspace.com/jjexpressmag
http://hs.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6870547207
http://dayaftrday.livejournal.com (the official blog of the JJ Express Editors)
www.fireworksatnight.blogspot.com (my personal blog)
www.xanga.com/crazyscribbler (Jack's personal blog...check out his drawings!)

Drop me a line...I always love to hear from people!

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I'm looking for help for my venture - volunteers, artists, writers etc. Email me if you're interested! I am also looking for donations and funding - anything and everything is welcomed. I am looking for ways to expand our magazine...let me know if we can partner with your venture! :)

Interests

Arts and Culture, Children, Civic Engagement and Voting, Cultural Awareness, Discrimination, Education, Environment, International Issues, Media, Music, Peace and Non-Violence, Youth Empowerment

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"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly."
Lanston Hughes

Hey,

this is a pretty cool venture you started.

Sep 2 2008 - 12:22pm

am starting work on a documentary that would detail the evolution of ghanaian music veryy soon. jux thought it'd be nice telling y'all abt it... u're welcome to make any suggestions... jus lemme know abt it asap... my next project though is a tour of as many high schools in ghana as i can.. i know it's gonna be both fun and hardwork... when am done, i'll sure tell u more abt it... safe for now...

Sep 1 2008 - 2:53pm

Hello Jenny,
I hope you have had a great summer! If you have the chance on your way up to Maine, stop by YVNE! Kumar and Suria have decided to continue on for a while and we'll have two new people by Labor Day. We are also very excited that you will be hanging in New England for the next 4 years.
Have a good one!

- John
Fellowship, YVNE

Aug 19 2008 - 3:37pm

Hi, i want to inform you all that i have just created a new social network for people who have the passion to work and advocate for children and youth all over the world.
" Impact the world today with your actions"
Please invite your friends to also be part and spread the word because you will find amazing groups and forums on this network
www.childrensagendainternational.ning.com
Bamine

Aug 16 2008 - 10:14pm

I thought you would be interested in this

Collaboration and Exchange Fund-- Want to work with another venture group? The Youth Venture Challenge Pot offers the opportunity for two or more Ventures to connect and collaborate with each other ona new project in the United States. This year, our selection Committee will be offering $5,000 in collaboration funds!!

Aug 4 2008 - 3:01pm