SHINE brightly magazine
Shine brightly is a magazine for girls ages 9 to 14. It is published by GEMS Girls' Clubs (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) an international ministry that starts Bible-based, all-girl club programs in churches and Christian organizations. The goal of GEMS is to help bring girls into a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
They are looking for stories, articles, interviews, quizzes, poems, games, puzzles, crafts, and recipes that are fresh, present the Christian life realistically, and cause young readers to see how Christian beliefs apply to their daily lives.
Fiction: 700 to 900 words. Nonfiction: 200 to 800 words. Also poetry, games, and puzzles.
Issue: April 2015
Deadline: November 3, 2014
Theme: Send me! Talking about Jesus in Your Neighborhood
Topic: Growing Up
Body changes, increased responsibility, and new experiences are all part of growing up. Girls handle all of these things differently but each of these things takes adjustments. This issue will help girls trust in the plan God has for them while touching on what to expect while growing up.