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 Emma the Basset
Hound and I can now be seen in Seventeen magazine! Our newfound stardom began
when my sister, Eva, took an impromptu picture of us lounging in our backyard. Little did
I know this photo would eventually become Emma’s glamorous introduction to the world.
During this time, I was part
of Seventeen magazine’s Teen Advisory Board and receiving new
assignments. One of the assignments was sending in a funny or intriguing photo for
Seventeen’s reader mail section. I thought the picture of Emma and me would be
perfect for the magazine. The picture was charming because of Emma’s expressive face,
and how it looked like we were having a conversation with each other.
 However, there were some bumps in
Emma’s road to stardom. First, I e-mailed the photo to Seventeen. Seventeen’s
assistant editor loved the photo, and wanted to publish it in the magazine. But soon after
I sent the photo, the new changes at Seventeen caused some confusion about incoming
assignments and articles. A few months later, I asked the assistant editor if she still
had the picture. Emma might have never become a "star" if the picture had gotten
lost in this hustle and bustle. Luckily, the assistant editor was still interested in it,
and asked me to resend it. After I did, I hoped this time the picture would finally get in
the magazine.
 After several more e-mails, Emma’s debut was set for the June
2002 issue of Seventeen (which came out in May). When this issue came out, my parents
brought a few copies home from the grocery store. I excitedly flipped to the
"I.M." section of Seventeen and found the photo on the glossy pages. Emma and I
had become instant celebrities! Now, Emma’s placid expression could be seen in
millions of copies of this national teen magazine. I showed Emma, holding it close enough
so she wouldn’t drool on it. Emma sniffed the page in appreciation.
 Emma has
blossomed into a full-blown diva thanks to her Seventeen debut. She now wears a fluffy
pink crown around the house, howls for only bottled spring water in her water bowl, and
prefers to be called "Princess Emma." Needless to say, Emma has let fame go to
her apple-dome head. However, I don’t mind catering to her new tastes, because, to
me, she’ll always be that adorable, droopy puppy that loves peanut butter, laying in
the sunshine, and taking long naps.
 Faces of Homeschooling
Doggie Loving Duck
 This picture comes from Karen who lives in a rural
area and has a funny story tell about her duck named "Buddy". Buddy started as
an orphan duck, raised by chickens and then has left birds altogether by becoming a mother
to a dog. She even cleans his teeth! Here's more about Buddy.
Homeschool Teen on the National Scene
How I became a part
of "Seventeen" Magazine
by Joanne Spataro, creator of FreshAir TeenZine
& Member of the Teen Advisory Board of Seventeen Magazine
 I was so excited when the mail came. I started
flipping frantically through the newest issue of Seventeen magazine. I found the wonderful
spread on the new Teen Advisory Board members. I was one of them, with my picture on the
glossy pages. I was chosen for this prestigious position from hundreds of other
applicants. My months of hard work and persistence had paid off! Do you have a dream to
share? Do you think you can make a difference? Find out more on how I did it and how you
can too!!
Paper Mache Basset
& the History of
Papier Mache
by Jackie Hall
 Jackie Hall loves Papier Mache and she
caught our eye with her life sized papier mache Basset hound modeled after her Basset
named Bunty. So we loved the papier mache version of her Basset so much that she mailed us
a picture of the "original" Bunty, the inspiration for her artwork. She says,
"I have loads of toy Bassets plus ornaments as I get given them for presents, along
with Basset cards! My papier mache Basset has been to quite a few exhibitions and I often
get teased when I am out walking the "real" one as to which one I am with!"
Come see if you can tell the difference and learn more about the history of Papier Mache!! |
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