Teen Ink Magazine,
April 2007 :
Nonfiction Articles
Black Hole by Chelsea A., Jerome, MI It was a cold day in the middle of January. The snow in my grandma’s yard glistened like diamonds and the frozen pond looked like a hockey rink. I was eight years old with my blond hair in pigtails. I wore a purple-striped shirt and purple corduroy pants. Continue...
EMT by Preethi F., New City, NY I was tossed around in the back of the ambulance a few times before I thought to fasten my seatbelt as we careened down the road, sirens blaring and lights flashing. Continue...
Hills & Valleys by Leah B., Louisville, KY Silent as a stone, I watched the beautiful rolling hills of Kentucky pass like a warped, green dream. The sun shone hesitantly from behind dark clouds as I turned my head once more to look at the shrinking mass of beige and brown buildings. Continue...
Please, More by Destiny B., Fairbanks, AK The room was silent except for the screech of wheels and a baby’s giggles. As Jessica unsteadily pushed the wheeled chair meant for the doctor, I smiled and looked at my mother, knowing her face would be lit up like mine. Continue...
Remembering by Christina H., Stafford, VA The last time I saw him was 12 years ago. Twelve years have passed, and still I remember eating pomegranates while his thin hands combed through my hair. To this day, I still remember stories my grandmother used to tell me. He is my harabugee - my grandpa. Continue...
The Birthday That Never Happened by Mary D., Pittsfield, MA I’ve had some memorable birthdays in my 16 years, but one in particular stands out. I was 10 and the social butterfly of the fourth grade when my mother asked what I wanted for my birthday. I told her I wanted a big party and to invite everyone in my class. Continue...
Welcome to the Debate by Sara S., Brainerd, MN “Uh, I, uh ...” I was terrified. The whole thing had been an accident. I had never meant to join the debate team, I was a swimmer. Swimmers don’t debate. Swimmers don’t even talk to each other. Continue...
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