Fair and Balanced? by Ed M., Wyckoff, NJ I am supportive of the war in Iraq and believe that we have done the right thing in removing an insane man from power ... Continue...
Fair and Balanced? by Zander P., Wyckoff, NJ Until about eight months ago, I didn’t care much about the war in Iraq. I trusted that the president would make the right decisions and accomplish what we set out to do. I wouldn’t say I was a war supporter, but I wasn’t against the war ... Continue...
I Love Teen Ink by Marissa L., Boise, ID I don’t like your magazine - I love it! I just adore all the art, poetry, short stories and essays. Teen Ink is perfect for teens who want to be writers ... Continue...
Like at First Sight by Kimberly R., Peoria, AZ Thank you, Melissa, for writing “Like At First Sight.” I completely agree that too often, teenagers believe they will fall in love at first sight and live happily ever after. This is rarely the case ... Continue...
Some Rainy Day by Carrie W., White Heath, IL I was touched by Carleigh’s story about her memories of her grandparents’ farm in Iowa and the changes she’s seen there after her grandfather’s death.
I can relate to her piece because I, too, have a special place that my family calls The Farm ... Continue...
Teen Ink Book Series by Monique H., Lakeside, CA I love your work! I’ve only read one of the books in your series, but I can really relate to all the stories in it. I loved it so much, keep on publishing more books for the series!
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Visiting Israel by Abbie D., New City, NY Having also spent last summer in Israel, I was pleased to read a piece detailing what the country felt like during such a time of turmoil ... Continue...
What Doesn’t Kill You by Anonymous, AZ I am writing in response to “What Doesn’t Kill You.” I would like to thank Sydney for writing about her teacher who went too far with her comments. I can relate because of a teacher at my school who started out as fun but has become bitter and rude ... Continue...
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