The Messenger – LEAH’s newly updated magazine
This magazine is a part of LEAH’s ministry to home educators. Our goal is to serve homeschoolers through education, information, inspiration, encouragement, and to present a positive image of home education.
The Messenger is published four times per year by:
NYS Loving Education At Home
6102 Hanover Rd
Farmington, NY 14425
Editor – Jeremy & Seanna Shugars
Subscription to The Messenger is included as one of the many benefits you receive when you join LEAH.
Editorial Policy
The opinions expressed by contributors within The Messenger are those of the authors, not necessarily those of LEAH. Please note that nothing in this publication should be construed as legal advice. LEAH exists to educate, inform, and serve New York State home educators. For additional information regarding the values of LEAH, please see our Statement of Faith.
Submission Guidelines
Alternatively, submissions can be sent to:
Jeremy & Seanna Shugars
Attn: Editor, The Messenger
6102 Hanover Rd
Farmington, NY 14425
If you wish your material returned, please include an appropriate-size self-addressed, stamped-envelope (SASE). LEAH cannot be responsible for the return of submitted material or photos without a SASE.
Submission Deadlines By Issue (Mailing Dates are approximately 1 month later) :
1st Quarter (Summer/Back to School): July 15
2nd Quarter (Fall/Holiday): September 30
3rd Quarter (Winter/Downstate Convention): January 5
4th Quarter (Spring/Upstate Conference): March 27
Advertising
The Messenger exists solely to advance homeschooling and to further the educational goals of homeschooling families by providing encouragement, support, and resources. We gladly accept advertisements that support these goals. Advertisements not directly related to homeschooling, but of possible interest to homeschooling families, are accepted upon review. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement without comment or explanation. Advertising with LEAH does not express or imply an endorsement of products or services.
To ensure placement, please submit your ads well in advance of above deadlines. (See “Submission Guidelines”)
Mailing Address:
Jeremy & Seanna Shugars
Editor, LEAH Messenger
6102 Hanover Rd
Farmington, NY 14425
Email Address: leahmessenger@leah.org
If you are providing electronic copy, your payment must reach the Editor via regular mail before the deadlines – no exceptions. Please make checks or money orders payable to NYS LEAH.
| Size | Normal Rate |
| 1/8 Page | $50 |
| 1/4 Page | $75 |
| 1/3 Page | $100 |
| 1/2 Page | $140 |
| Full Page | $225 |
Ad Size Specifics
1/8 page: 2×3.5″ horizontal or vertical
1/4 page: 3.5×5″ vertical
1/3 page: 7.5×3″ horizontal OR 3×11″ vertical
1/2 page: 8.5×5.5″ horizontal
Full page: 8.5×11″
Please include 1/2″ margins on all ads. This will ensure that no part of your ad will be cut off in the printing process.

