Teen Ink Magazine,
February 2007 :
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Blinding Light by Michelle H., Boise, ID I really enjoy Teen Ink and particularly liked “Blinding Light” in the December issue. It gave me a different perspective on tanning and its dangers. I have been tanning, but now I know that maybe I shouldn’t do it anymore.
Decisions by Tracy W., Monticello, IL I loved “Decisions” by Kelly H. It was a well thought-out statement about a matter of life and death. One of her best points was that driving is the number one cause of death ... Continue...
Driving Me Nuts by Caitlin C., Grand Junction, CO When I read “Driving Me Nuts” by Emily Ricklin, tears of joy were literally pouring down my face. That may sound weird, but it was such a huge relief to know that someone else in the world has a condition like mine ... Continue...
Extra Ink by Michael V., Oregon House, CA Thank you for the weekly newsletter [ExtraInk], I enjoy it as much as Teen Ink. What you do is great, giving teensthe chance to express themselves through writing. This is an activitythat many teenagers could not live without ... Continue...
Fair & Balanced? by Chris N., Dell Rapids, SD I would like to ask why, even though Iread every issue of Teen Ink, I have yet to notice a pro-war, or evencentrist, piece of writing. While I do entertain the thought that I mayhave missed them, I doubt that this is the case ... Continue...
Pink by Ashley D., Portland, OR I am writing about the amazing personal narrative “Pink” that Lia wrote about being diagnosed with cancer and her determination to beat it ... Continue...
WTC Memorial by Kimberly R., Peoria, AZ The December opinion piece “WTC Memorial” was appalling, though I completely agree with the author, Scott, when he asserts the importance of helping victims of Hurricane Katrina, and the need to fight poverty and disease ... Continue...
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