A Date for Zephany by Sarah B., Brooksville, KY Zephany, that's my name. Ilike it; it's different. Every school year some teacher would think it was anerror and call out "Stephanie," but I'd catch this mistake quickly,making sure I enunciated the "Zeph," biting my bottom lip lightly ... Continue...
Distance by Claire T., Seattle, WA Laura sighed, rose fromthe table, and began to gather the dinner dishes. The kids had all rushed off topractice the saxophone, write an essay or call Michelle. Laura was alone, asusual, to clean up the kitchen ... Continue...
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This selection can be found in Teen Ink: Written in theDirt, the sixth in the Teen Ink book series, comprised all of fiction andpoetry. All six books are available in bookstores nationwide and online ... Continue...
The Price of Stars by Rosemary L., Tokyo, Japan In a time long, long ago, there was no such thing as night. Glorious lightflooded the world with an ocean of clear blue skies. Even in the day, these skieswere full of twinkling stars whose guiding radiance protected the animals andgranted their wishes ... Continue...
Wishing by Heather M., Columbus, GA I watch over her. Shewatches TV and I notice where she chooses to sit. "If you watch the screentoo close, your eyes will go bad," I told her. She listened. I only wish sheknew it was me who reminded her ... Continue...
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