Confessions of a Shoplifter by Patrick F., Dell Rapids, SD Cheers to that person who wrote in and confessed about her past experiences with shoplifting. I am assuming that it would take a lot of courage to say something like that to the world, even if you chose to remain anonymous ... Continue...
Dear Congressperson by Janan Z., Staten Island, NY The article “Dear Congressperson,” by Ben C., perfectly conveys one of our nation’s important but lesser-known problems. Our government is constantly racking up more and more debt ... Continue...
Don’t Text by Michael D., Hawthorne, NY First off, I just want to say how great it is to have a literary magazine that gives teen writers and artists, like me, the ability to showcase their work to the world.
I whole heartedly agree with Chris J.’s article “Don’t Text ... Continue...
Drinking Laws by Austin G., Colman, SD I believe Lianne H. makes a great point about the drinking law. Alcohol is the most abused drug in the nation, and it also ruins the most families. The age for drinking is 21, and I think it should at least be raised to 23 ... Continue...
Heroes by Juana M., Thornton, CO Nothing keeps you going and helps you through life better than a hero. I realized this as I read “Jose Luis R.,” written by Erika R. about her hero, her dad. It’s always nice to feel protected and know that someone out there is willing to do anything for your future ... Continue...
Listening by Vigan B., Thornton, CO The story that Umesh P. told was truly depressing. When you lose a friend, there is nothing else in the world that matters. I was pulled in by this article because I have been through something similar. One of my friends killed himself, but his death was by accident ... Continue...
Loving Hands by Michelle P., Brooklyn, NY I absolutely loved reading “Loving Hands,” about a girl on her twelfth birthday. She receives a significant gift from her grandmother – a hamesh hand necklace ... Continue...
New Kid Syndrome by Mary Kate H., No. Platte, NE Last year I was also a new kid, and I didn’t know anything about the school I was going to. It’s always hard for people to transfer to a new school, but for me it was even harder. I have never been a very social person, so I got picked on ... Continue...
Open-Book Tests by Kyle C., No. Platte, NE I could relate to the article “Open-Book Tests” by Mykayla M. I, too, am an honor roll student, and like Mykayla, I feel as though I’ve only memorized the material to get an “A” on the test ... Continue...
The Accident by Rebecca T., Neenah, Wi I really appreciated the article called “The Accident.” I got in a bad accident a few months after I learned how to drive, and the experience changed me ... Continue...
The Reckless Streak by Aaron B., Colman, SD “The Reckless Streak” is a very good article about teen driving and the importance of wearing seat belts. They say that 60 percent of people will survive a near fatal accident when they are wearing a seat belt. When I ride in a car, I usually wear a seat belt ... Continue...
You by Kindra J., Boise, ID Every time my reading teacher tells us that we are going to read Teen Ink, I immediately turn to the poetry. I am not a poet myself, but I enjoy reading it.
In the January issue, I enjoyed the poem called “You” by Riley B ... Continue...
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