A tough-hitting story concerning the risks of vaping has made it to the ultimate of a nationwide ebook prize.
Vaping Scars by Blackburn-born writer Christina Gabbitas explores the dangers of illicit substances in vapes and the risks of exploitation.
The story was commissioned by Nuneaton and Bedworth Council and funded by the Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Vaping Scars is a finalist within the Nationwide Individuals’s Guide Prize, with public voting open till April 26 subsequent yr.
Ms Gabbitas has additionally been recognised for her work elevating consciousness of county strains exploitation(Picture: Provided)
Ms Gabbitas stated: “I’m much more thrilled that my story, Vaping Scars, has made it to the ultimate too.
“I’m conscious that my tales surrounding this subject are hard-hitting hitting but it surely’s essential to be trustworthy with younger individuals concerning the risks that they pose.”
The writer has additionally been recognised for her work elevating consciousness of county strains exploitation and knife crime.
Her ebook Hear Up!, part-funded from proceeds of crime, has been recognised as a Finalist within the Individuals’s Guide Prize.
Ms Gabbitas stated: “After initially being focused and despatched abusive messages concerning the initiative, I made a decision to not be deterred and carried on after talking with varied ranks of policing, victims and youth staff.
“This ebook of poems and lyrics recognises the work of younger individuals and sends out a optimistic message of giving younger individuals a voice.”
Tracey Holdsworth, chief social employee on the NSPCC, stated: “Effectively performed to all of the entrants and congratulations to everybody concerned on this nice initiative that basically empowers the voice of younger individuals.”
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Ms Gabbitas has labored with police forces throughout Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Humberside, West Yorkshire, and Newcastle to ship academic periods in colleges.
She has delivered workshops in lots of of major and secondary colleges.
Proceeds from any gross sales of the ebook might be donated on to Childline.
Extra data could be discovered right here: Vaping Scars: https://peoplesbookprize.com/2025-books/vaping-scars/
