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My Maizinha This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
By Lisa K., Ludlow, MA
    (* - a Portuguese word that means "Mother Dearest")When I was younger, I used to think of Spiderman, He-Man and She-Ra as heroes. They were heroes because of their...
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Friends This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
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I Am Not Perfect This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
By Amanda A. | 0 comments
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Knitting This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
By Blair B. | 1 comment
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The power of words
By Joseph L., Auburn, NY
In reflecting on the events of my life that have impacted me, I returned to the night of August 1, 2006. I found myself in Row G of Radio City Music Hall in New York City sitting by my mother, not...
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The Bitter and the Sweet This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
By Miranda, Killeen, TX
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Better Barbie This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
By Jesse K., Grand Ledge, MI
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Failing Successfully This piece has been published in Teen Ink's monthly print magazine.
By Candace M., Berea, KY
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