Teen Ink Magazine,
January 2005 :
Nonfiction Articles
"My" Teddy Bear by Courney L., Elsie, NE Many see this piece of chocolatey brown fabric, now dust-covered, as a childhood memory on its shelf, staring down at his memories, but I see this teddy bear as much more. For me, this simple toy represents an elder brother’s eternal love for his sister ... Continue...
A Sharing of the Heart by Caitlin C., San Antonio, TX Beep! Beep! Beep! I rolled over to see the glowing red letters on my alarm clock. It’s 5:50 a.m, 40 minutes before what I had set it for. Forty precious minutes subtracted from my six hours of sleep ... Continue...
All It Took Was A Smile by Alison H., Medford, WI “People are like stained-glasswindows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when thedarkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a lightfrom within ... Continue...
Caddies, Cousins & Gangsters by Theresa P., Greendale, WI At first glance, my extended family (particularly on my father’s side) appears quite dull. And by dull, I mean more boring than watching paint dry in the middle of a corn field. But there are some surprising stories that raise their status from lame to exciting ... Continue...
Lying On My Bed by Anonymous ., Wethersfield, CT There I was, lying on my bed. It was 3 a.m. and I still didn’t really know what I was doing. But it was too late anyway. Everyone in the house was asleep so they wouldn’t find me until morning.
My Brother by Karly H., Centerville, IN My brother Chris was always a clown. He was the one to cheer everyone up when they were having a bad day. He was always the peacekeeper in our house, too. If anyone was fighting, he’d be the one to talk to, to blow off smoke ... Continue...
My Sandpit Home by Elyse S., Chetek, WI It was a typical summer day as I walked down the gravel road to the lake. The sweet smell of sun-ripened strawberries floated through the steamy air. Shouts of families getting ready for weekends in their cabins could be heard throughout the area ... Continue...
On Being an Only Child by Judy Y., Toronto, ON Change is unavoidable. People’s lives are constantly changing. But for me, one thing will never change: I am, and will always be, an only child ... Continue...
Playing Ball with Shahzad by Jawwad A., New City, NY When I come out of the bathroom I see mybrother Shahzad. It is late, and I am about to go to bed. As I pass himin the hall, he shoves me into the wall, and then happily walks to theliving room, pleased with himself ... Continue...
Special Day, Special Brother by Emily H., Gibsonia, PA In my life, I’ve experienced some good and some bad days, but when I think of all the wonderful days, one in particular stands out far above the rest. That was the day my family and I finally got my little brother.
My family adopted my younger brother ... Continue...
The Payback by Jodie B., Clarkston, MI The smell of Downy Mountain Spring fabric softener filters into my nostrils and a crafty look creeps into my eyes. Hmm, I’ve found them, but which ones should I use? There are blue, green, yellow and red ones with baseballs, trains, and even some with hearts ... Continue...
The Picture by Samantha S., Cohasset, MA Walking across the white carpet to my bureau, the picture next to my alarm catches my attention. I reach for it and study it for a few minutes ... Continue...
Then and Now by Lauren F., Wethersfield, CT Things never used to be like they are now. My eyes weren’t open to what was happening around me. I didn’t understand that suddenly everything could change ... Continue...
We Are Strong by Elora L., Port Charlotte, FL (A Poem in Response to Hurricane Charley)
So here we are, nearly three weeks after receiving a devastating blow ... Continue...
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