Senator Barack Obama’s candidacy focusing on national change has generated enthusiasm throughout the land. Now you have an opportunity to show your support by writing a short essay of up to 750 words. Describe what kind of change you want, need, and are prepared to support. Use the categories in the submissions guidelines to decide which topic your essay fits in.

Help define what a more beautiful America should be! It’s our time to say with conviction: Yes we can!

The most thoughtful essays will be edited and published by the Beckham Publications Group, Inc. in August 2008 as Why Obama? Essays by Citizens Hungry for Change to be available at bookstores online and off through Ingram print on demand distribution.