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in the Library … Elijah Rising – by Lyn LeJune


Have you gotten your copy?

 

About the Author

Lyn LeJeune is the author of several novels. Her stories have been published in literary journals such as Big Muddy: A Journal of The Mississippi River Valley (East Missouri University), The Bishop s House Review (Duke), The Dead Mule School of Southern Literature, Nantahala, Milestone, Identity Theory, Our Stories, Demolition Magazine and Stone Table Review, and The Best of Our Stories. She was recipient of the Paris Writers Institute Scholarship for study in Paris, France. Lyn studied writing at Skidmore, where she worked with Marilynne Robinson and Mary Gordon, Duke, and the Breadloaf Writers Conference. Lyn routinely holds seminars on writing and development of oral history projects and has a gift for one-on-one conversation, communicating with large audiences, and working with smaller audiences in venues such as book clubs and seminars.
 
 One of Lyn s first readers for Elijah Rising was Howard Zinn, who commented: I read it in two sittings, became involved in the story. You write very well! Best wishes, Howard ZinnLyn is 100% Cajun and makes the best gumbo in South Louisiana.
                
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National Geographic Winners


Nat Geo Photo Contest Winners
From a rain-pelted dragonfly to a double rainbow over Indonesia, see the winning shots of our most recent reader photo competition.
Travel Photo Contest’s Top Shots
Our editors received 12,000 entries from 152 countries, so the winners must be pretty darn good, right? See for yourself.
Best Wildlife Pictures of 2012
It’s tough to compete with pounce-ready cheetah cubs and a beady-eyed croc. But National Geographic’s Paul Nicklen did—and won, with his effervescent image of bubble-jetting penguins.
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What cartoons can do for your country … Union of Concerned Scientists


Reminder: 2012 UCS Science and Democracy Editorial Cartoon Contest Deadline is Sunday, July 1

Want to start celebrating America‘s birthday early?

If so, be sure that you’ve submitted your entries for the 2012 UCS Science and Democracy Editorial Cartoon Contest before the Sunday, July 1, deadline passes by and it’s too late!

Your creative insights can help ensure that science continues to support our democracy for another 236 years.

Not convinced yet? Check out the top ten reasons that you or your friends should try your hand at becoming one of our 12 finalists (such as having U.S. senators not only see your work, but tweet it).

If you haven’t entered yet, you can get all the information you need on our contest web page, including details about submitting your cartoons, guidance on relevant topic areas, and a selection of some of the best entries from our previous contests.

And if you are not the best artist in your circle, please spread the word.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Sincerely,

Michael Halpern Program Manager UCS Scientific Integrity Program