Teen Ink

From Our Print Magazinewritten by teens

Bookworms

By Madeleine B., Wexford, PA

Boy walks, nose-deep into small print of a yellow book, zig-zags down treacherous levels of stairs as if only his feet sense his whereabouts and ankle-up the kudzu, the other worlds enchanted anchor him. He reads as if studying atom... (more »)

All Is Lost In Love and War

By Molly L., Georgetown, MA

As a Southern boy, I know all about warmth, both physical and emotional. My dad died before I was born, but my mom always had plenty of pictures of him around, and she’d talk about him all the time. She’d constantly tell me that you only get... (more »)

Fitting In

By Sagechime, Ruidoso, NM

I wouldn’t ask for a dressing room. My mom always asked for me. The evening before I had repeatedly risen from my seat and piled on excess noodles suffocated in meat sauce. Then I licked my bowl with the buttered garlic bread, leaving no... (more »)

Caroline Kennedy

By Dorry S., Natick, MA and Bridget M., Sherborn, MA

Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, is an attorney, editor, and writer. She is also one of the founders of the annual Profiles in Courage Award, given to elected officials who take a courageous... (more »)

Unshelving Classic Books

By Sarah S., Orcutt, CA

In the late twentieth century, there was a move to replace classic literature used in most schools and universities with a more diverse reading list. The new curriculum would focus on themes present in today’s society, emphasizing... (more »)

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

By Alexa K., Phoenix, AZ

Imagine being on a mystifying adventure through Europe. Who is your companion? The infamous Robert Langdon, whom you may recognize from the best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code. This prequel, however, is just as gripping and fantastic. Initially... (more »)

fall from grace

By Taylor.Sangria, Deltona, FL

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The Jungle

By Amy Z., New York, NY

I stood in front of the classroom like a specimen under the scrutiny of 23 pairs of eyes. The children were hunters on high alert, ready to pounce on any mistake I made. I began stuttering and gave wrong answers for simple math problems, only to... (more »)