The Messenger – LEAH’s Quarterly 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
P.O. Box 634
Elmira, NY 14902
Messenger Coordinator- Emily Hutchinson
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
Article size – One page, 500-900 words
| Issue | Submission Deadline | Advertising Deadline | Issue Mailing Date |
| Fall | July 15th | July 15th | Late August |
| Winter | October 15th | October 15th | Late November |
| Spring | February 15th | February 15th | Late March |
| Summer | May 15th | May 15th | June |
Advertising
You are invited to advertise your products or services in our quarterly magazine, The Messenger. This popular publication is mailed to the homes of our member families across New York, and contains articles of interest and encouragement to our homeschoolers.
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”)
Emily Hutchinson
Coordinator, LEAH Messenger
Email Address: leahmessenger@nysleah.org
If you are providing electronic copy, your payment must reach the Messenger Coordinator via regular mail before the deadlines – no exceptions. Please make checks or money orders payable to NYS LEAH. (For Mailing Address, email Emily at leahmessenger@nysleah.org)
| Size | Normal Rate |
| 1/8 Page | $55 |
| 1/4 Page | $85 |
| 1/3 Page | $115 |
| 1/2 Page | $160 |
| Full Page | $265 |
*These prices are valid through January 2020.
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.
Note that there will be an additional fee if you need an ad created.