KidSpirit Releases Best of KidSpirit Online, Vol II, A Compilation of the Web's Best Teen Writing

Oct. 1, 2012 - PRLog -- Ethics and Morality, Creativity and Imagination, Conflict and Peacemakers, and Exploring Humor—these are the themes addressed in KidSpirit’s newest compilation volume, the Best of KidSpirit Online, Volume II.

The Best of KidSpirit Online features essays, poetry, and art by teens around the world, tackling some of life’s biggest questions: Can conflict aid inner growth? Are we born with ethics and morals? Why do we laugh? Young people weigh in through articles, poetry, and artwork selected and edited by KidSpirit’s all-youth Editorial Board and first published on the Web last year at KidSpirit Online. Adult contributors featured in KidSpirit’s PerSpectives columns in the volume include Dr. Marc Gopin, James H. Laue Professor and Director of George Mason University’s Center on Religion, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution; Lama Surya Das, esteemed spiritual teacher and author called the “American Lama” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama; stand-up comedian Vanda Mikoloski; and Young Adult writer Adele Griffin, author of over 20 books for young people, two of which were National Book Award Finalists.

KidSpirit Online (www.kidspiritonline.com) is a nonprofit magazine and online community that encourages dialogue among kids of all backgrounds and traditions. The 115-page volume is printed in full color, and is entirely ad-free. Thoughtful work by teens on weighty topics, combined with  beautiful and engaging design, garnered KidSpirit a Wilbur Award for the first volume earlier this year. This new volume will be savored by youth and adults alike. Discussion guides for teachers and youth workers are included in the back, along with activities to engage young people in the substantive topics covered in the volume.

To find out more, visit kidspiritonline.com. The Best of KidSpirit Online is available for purchase at: http://www.magcloud.com/user/kidspiritonline