"Teen Ink
serves so many worthwhile purposes: enrichment, motivation, information,
communication and reward - all of which contribute to positive
self-esteem and intellectual stimulation of its contributors and
readers. It fills a unique niche in the world of adolescent
education." - Patricia Olken, The Norton School, MA
"Teen Ink has
provided a long-needed vehicle for youngsters to speak their hearts and
minds to an audience far broader than the usual one teacher and
classroom. Your layout and variety of writing possibilities make kids
want to read and write. I was hooked by the first issue. Thank you for
treating these budding writers with professionalism that can only
engender better and better writing. You've become our muse." -
Margaret Mallory, Teacher
"There
are so many articles with so many interests that my students always find
something they want to read. The fact that they are reading when the
bell rings and ask to borrow the magazine so they can finish reading is
an indication of the interest level." - Barb Baltrinic, Ellet
High, OH
"I
love Teen Ink and the Poetry Journal. They motivate students to
write like nothing else can. Students are always excited to see who's
published, and they enjoy reading the work of their peers in the
magazine. When they get discouraged that they haven't been published,
many times they also become determined to write better quality articles
and poems. I love what you're doing! Keep up the outstanding work and
thanks for dedicating your time to the writing of teenagers!" -
Kristin Zerbe, John Dickinson High, DE
"An excellent publication. Yours is the most
worthwhile literary publication for high school students that I've ever
had the privilege of reading. Carry on!" - Doug Seamans, Randolph
High, NY
"I like the variety of
types of writing - it allows students to be exposed to many different
forms. It promotes self expression and critical thinking. It inspires
students to write about topics that are of concern to them; and when
selected for publication. students experience success which builds self
esteem. An EXCELLENT language arts tool!" - Laura Ice, Nocona
Middle, TX
"The
recognition and boost in self-esteem our students receive when they see
themselves and their classmates published in a widely-circulating,
professional-looking periodical like Teen Ink, have filled a
deeply-felt need. Thank you for giving us this invaluable forum for
student voices." - William Tucker, Brockton High School,
MA
"Teen Ink
lets [my students] see that there are other teenagers who think the same
as they do. The reviews will always bring up discussions. When they find
a poem, article or editorial that is exceptionally well-written or they
just like, they share that information. I've used Teen Ink when
studying all parts of speech, writing responses, journal writing,
debating an issue ... I have shared my copies with several teachers and
they are equally impressed." - Lynda Jellison, Watertown Junior
High, TN
"I
like the magazine because it enables students to identify with the
thoughts and issues of students across the nation. It offers a forum for
students' self-expression. I think that your on-going contests are
GREAT!" - Steven G. Smith, Boiling Springs High, SC
"This publication links students from
different socioeconomic backgrounds together. It also reinforces my
students' sense of positive living - they see they are not isolated in
their desires, frustrations, likes, dislikes. I have benefited from
Teen Ink by exposing new students to the fact that other students
enjoy reading and writing. They can see the world values literacy,
creativity and true effort." - Joyce Walker, Salem High,
AR
"Teen Ink has
certainly helped the students in my writing workshop classes to open up
about their own writing. When they see others' articles and poems in
print, it acts as an impetus for them to reveal their own writings. Many
aspiring poets have brought their writing to class after reading the
poetry in your publication. One day I came late to class and found my
class reading the magazine and talking among themselves about it. I think
the the magazine is great. There is nothing like seeing yourself or someone you
know in print." - Dianne Tattersall, Medway High, MA
"I
like my creative writing students to see the variety of writing
opportunities they have by submitting to Teen Ink. Many of them
think of writing as only short stories and poetry. The magazine has
encouraged them to write different forms of prose. Those who have had
pieces selected for publication are jubilant, and it has encouraged
others to improve their writing through more careful editing, better
word selection, and thinking about their audience. This is my first
experience with using Teen Ink and I plan to use it every year
from now on!" - Barbara Test, Southern Regional High, NJ
"Teen Ink
gives students a chance to be more objective in critical analysis of
others' works, since the writers are not their own classmates. I have
used almost every type of article at some point to introduce a class
discussion or to illustrate a specific style. There is something for
everyone in each issue." - Donna D'Erhilio, St. Joseph Hill
Academy, NY
"Teen Ink gives
my students a wonderful impetus to write for publication. The looks on
some of their faces when they see their stories, poems and articles
inspire me to keep teaching 'how to write.' Thanks for a wonderful
publication. Your magazine never goes to waste." - Dorothy
Ammerman, Bristol Eastern High, CT
"I am quite dependent on this
publication - I would be lost without it. One of my greatest 'teaching
moments' occurred this year when I introduced Teen Ink to my new
class of skeptical juniors ... after a few minutes of paper shuffling and
a few groans, the class grew silent - completely silent - for the
remainder of the period! To see a student during the last period on
Friday look up disappointed as the dismissal bell rings is the greatest
sight a teacher can behold ... I wanted to shout and skip down the hallway
that day, 'I did it! I turned their lights on! They liked it!' " -
Lila Petre, Macon R-1 High, MO
"When students
are published their esteem grows tremendously. I use the magazine to
show students variety in tone and styles that can be used in writing.
The magazine is also used to spark ideas and debates. Many students
don't know what to write so it is helpful for them to see what other
teens are writing about. The Poetry Journal is wonderful since there are
few outlets that publish student poetry regularly." - Donald
Hogue, Mount St. Charles Academy, RI
"I think it is great for
the students to see other students' work. The magazine inspires my
students to write and be creative. They love when I pass around
Teen Ink! They love to share poems and essay that they like with
their classmates. The Poetry Journal is wonderful. We use it to create
new poetry and to generate ideas. Both publications are great. Keep up
the great work!" - Patty Hudson, Monsignor Ryan Memorial High,
MA
"Our English
teachers have been overwhelmed with requests from their students to have
their own copies, and I thought you would like to know how excited the
teachers and students are with your publication ... When I delivered copies to
[the students'] teacher on
Thursday, she had to change her lesson plan. The students asked to be
allowed to read the papers and spend most of the class reading and
sharing with each other." - Deborah Woelflein, Merrimack High,
NH
"This was our first
year receiving Teen Ink and it was great; my students enjoyed
reading what their peers wrote. In journalism next year we will be using
[the magazine] for layout and design, as well as writing purposes."
- Rhonda Gantz, Glenpool High, OK
"Mostly I use your fine courageous magazine
to encourage kids to read. The loneliness of adolescence is tempered
somewhat by finding out you are not alone, that other kids are having
many of the same experiences. By getting my kids to read
[Teen Ink], they feel this connectedness. Our high school is very
isolated, in an ethnically diverse and politically conservative area.
The magazine brings the breadth of the world into the classroom." -
Joel Gordon, Amsterdam High School, NY
"I
like Teen Ink because it is written by teens for teens. That is
self motivating to students. They WANT to read! I used the Poetry
Journal to teach poetry styles this year. Thanks so much for sharing
with me a way to award and recognize excellence in students!" -
Sue Maskas, Inman Middle, TN
"Our students and faculty/staff look
forward to the arrival of Teen Ink each month. The publication is
used to inform, entertain, motivate and inspire students in a variety of
applications ... creative and news writing, ideas for reports and/or
speeches, reading for enjoyment and as a peer discussion resource."
- Regina Warner, Cooperative Arts & Humanities High, CT
"I
like Teen Ink because it is real writing for a real audience ... my
students finally understand that concept. Your magazine gives them
purpose and possible topics for their own writings. It also gets them
fired up for debating an issue they've read about in Teen Ink. I
love this magazine!" - April Llibre, Westminster Middle,
SC
"My students
love getting Teen Ink. In fact, about two weeks after getting
their current copy, they start asking about the next issue. They love
reading it, they love discussing it, they love contributing to it. AND I
love it because of all these reasons." - Danna Brown, Watkins Glen
High, NY
"I
love it all! With every new issue, I find yet another use for the pieces
contained within. My students enjoy reading the issues during reading
time. Many of the pieces they read inspire their own work. New
techniques they pick up from the published writers translate into their
own writing style." - R. Lanette Johnson, Iroquois Middle,
KY
"Teen Ink gives a chance for
the kids to see other teen writing published in a serious journal. It
boosts their morale for writing by showing them that they can also write
such as other students their age have done." - Joseph Burke,
Chinle High, AZ
"This magazine has
been very influential to my students. Students anticipate the arrival
and if someone is printed, they are thrilled! Teen Ink has been a
big part of my class for years. Thank you for helping students
academically as well as socially; this is a rare occurrence." -
Leslee Smith, Presque Isle High, ME
"Teen Ink
provides excellent articles on all important types of writing high
school students are expected to be adept at. The examples are both
inspiration models for the students to analyze and discuss, and
excellent channels for the students' self-expression. It is a great
source for ideas, writing exercises, assignments and pleasure
reading." - David Dingledy, Dorchester High, MA
"This magazine is a
wonderful place for teens to get their work published, and read about
ideas and concerns from teens around the country. The students are
always excited to read the issues. We use it in class to learn how to
critique and as writing prompts. I also really enjoy the Poetry Journal.
It is so important for students to see and study works from other
students their own age." - Annalisa Keuler, Jefferson County IB,
AL
"Adolescents
can't be fooled. They recognize that the work is written by 'one of
them.' That's all that matters." - Maureen Christensen, Edmeston
Central School, NY
"Teen Ink is
one of the best enrichment tools I have ever used in my classroom. We
read it from cover to cover. Both my students and I enjoy it immensely.
We use the writings as models, guides, writing prompts, etc. We've had
lots of fun and wonderful discussions as a result of using this." -
Marianne Young, Leland and Gray Union, VT
"Students become more critical in
their reading and work much more diligently on creative pieces because
they hope to be published. There is a poster in my classroom and [with a
flourish and much fanfare] kids add their names once published. We also
announce it over the loud speaker at 'daily announcements.' All this
reinforces the importance of writing well. My kids love this magazine
and love to be published." - Marianne Moriarty, Bourgade Catholic
High, AZ
"Being published has
a magical effect on students - they begin to see themselves as real
writers." - Susan Dillon, Pilgrim High, RI
"I love the
magazine; the students love the magazine. I often have students from other
classes, who don't get copies of the paper, coming to me for any
extras." - Mary-Ann Bender, Cassadaga Valley Central,
NY
"The students love
this magazine. We all look forward to it every month ... Students who have
been published have a whole new attitude about themselves, not just
their writing, but their worth. This magazine is wonderful!!" -
Maureen Curtin, South Shore Vocational Technical High, MA
"Teen Ink has really created
enthusiasm for writing in my classes." - Marlene Haugse, Dunseith
High, ND
"An
excellent way to augment our writing classes. Please keep up the good
work!" - Colin McKaig, Black River High, VT
"The students
enjoy the magazine very much. I often see them cutting out stories or poems
to save or hang in their lockers. Some pieces show up in [their]
personal anthologies. It's a publication kids can relate to." -
Carol Miceli, Maple Grove High, NY
"I
have been teaching for 33 years, and I am still learning. Once a teacher
falls back on the 'tried and true,' the class and the world pass him or
her by. Teen Ink has been a new approach to writing. It has become
my writing curriculum, and slowly, the curriculum and opportunity for
other teachers in the department." - Tom Helms, Cortez High,
AZ
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Teen Ink is a national teen magazine, book and website featuring
teen writing, information, art, photos, poetry, teen issues and more. All
articles are written by teen authors who are students at schools. The monthly
print magazine is appropriate for any teenager -- teenagers age 13 to 19
attending secondary school: junior high school, middle school and high school.
This publication is used by professional people including English teachers,
writing teachers, language arts instructors, journalism teachers, school
newspaper advisors, librarians, guidance counselors, K-12 principals in addition
to the PTA or PTO. Each issue of Teen Ink magazine contains a wide variety of
student work: we publish nonfiction, fiction, poems, community service, sports,
heroes, interviews, college essays, college reviews, book reviews, concert
reviews, movie reviews, music reviews, video reviews, video game reviews, the
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and money, health issues, artwork, photographs, cartoons, short stories, essays,
writing contests, a college directory and the website also has a bulletin board
and resources for teens and educators. Subjects include racism,
eating disorders, depression, death, suicide, family, relationships, jobs,
grandparents, violence, the college process, college information, colleges,
driving, self esteem, the arts, movies and more. Teen Ink is also a book series
published by HCI Teens. Subjects covered in the book include Friends, Fitting In,
Love, Challenges, Family, Heroes, Loss and Memories. Teen Ink was established in
1989 as The 21st Century magazine by The Young Authors Foundation, a nonprofit
organization. More than 25,000 teens have been published in the magazine and its
companion Poetry Journal. Teen Ink runs a London Summer Program for teenage writers.
