Ohio Valley Anthology Features Young Writers

PIKEVILLE, N.C. - March 7, 2023 - PRLog -- WATCH* Youth is a child advocacy group committed to improving the emotional well-being of kids by actively engaging them in social and creative programs. Author Elizabeth Seckman organized a writing program for the kids, challenging them to craft stories set in the Ohio Valley. Eight outstanding tales were selected for publication, ranging from historical to contemporary, science fiction to adventure. Readers will be enthralled by the stories, crafted by children as young as ten, and all expanding on the history and lore of the Ohio Valley.

The Ohio Valley's Rich Stories and Fables…

Can Anna Lee change her town's history when she spins back in time? Can Tracy save her family when nightmare creatures drop from the sky? What could go wrong when a woman turns her father's murder into a profession? Can a loner help a girl find a survivor community in the wasteland before it's too late? What happens when a teen hunts to escape a chaotic home life and finds himself the hunted? Is Tori gone forever, lost in the murky waters of the Ohio River? Will Von overcome Their malicious demeanor and break the chains of Their oppression? Will a fun-loving cheerleader learn she doesn't have to stay the victim of her domineering boyfriend?

Come along as we traverse the richness of the valley…

"The future of literature is bright and hopeful with the young authors who make up this collection of short stories. I couldn't put the book down until I read each one all the way through." - Dave Shelton, multi-award winning film and TV writer, cartoonist, musician, voice actor and author.

Wetzel Advocates Toward Community Hope is a coalition made up of members from local agencies, schools, businesses, government officials, and volunteers who meet monthly with a singular goal: to make our community the best community to live in. The coalition meets at least once a month. For more information or to join the coalition, contact Michelle Rohde or Elizabeth Seckman.

Tales From the Valley is available March 7, 2023, online, retail, and eBook platforms. Published by Freedom Fox Press an imprint of Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C. Juvenile Fiction – short stories/action & adventure. Trade paperback $10.95 ISBN 9781939844934, eBook 3.99 ISBN 9781939844941. http://DancingLemurPress.com