teenagers' writings

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Limelight

2019
"Limelight is a . . . collection of slam poetry paired with . . . writing techniques. With over 30 original poems in different forms, Raphael's work tackles current social concerns for his generation, such as sustainability and social equality, all while amplifying his . . . message of hope. Solli's book also contains 5 chapters on how to write and read poetry, how to manage stage fright and writer's block, and encouraging tips on how we can all make tomorrow better than today"--Amazon.

Student voice

100 argument essays by teens on issues that matter to them : an anthology from the New York Times Learning Network
2020
"In this . . . collection of 100 essays curated by The New York Times, students will find mentor texts written by their peers--13 to 18-year-olds--on a wide range of topics, including social media, race, video games, lockdown drills, immigration, tackle football, and the #MeToo movement. All of the essays were either winners or runners-up from New York Times Learning Network 2014-2019 Student Editorial contests, in which students could take on any issue they liked and, in 450 words or fewer, persuade readers--including educators from around the country as well as Times judges--to adopt their point of view. The essays have been selected for their voice, style, and use of evidence, as well as to present a snapshot of issues across a dozen categories that are of particular interest to adolescents"--Provided by publisher.

American struggle

teens respond to Jacob Lawrence
2020
Over forty teenagers offer their responses to the exhibition of early twentieth-century African-American artist Jacob Lawrence's "The American Struggle.".

Misconceptions

a collection of short stories and poems
A collection of short stories and poems by teenage writer Nathalie Thelemaque.

Rush hour

a journal of contemporary voices
Presents a collection of short stories, essays, and one play about troubled teens who have made poor choices or who are trying to be bad and includes selections from such noted authors as Andy Warhol, Edward Averett, and E.R. Frank.
Cover image of Rush hour

Parkland speaks

survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas share their stories
"Featuring art and writing from the students of the Parkland tragedy, this is a raw look at the events of February 14, and a poignant representation of grief, healing, and hope. The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School share their emotional journeys that began on February 14, 2018, and continue today. This revealing and unfiltered look at teens living in the wake of tragedy is a poignant representation of grief, anger, determination, healing, and hope. The intimate collection includes poetry, eyewitness accounts, letters, speeches, journal entries, drawings, and photographs from the events of February 14 and its aftermath"--Provided by publisher.

Parkland speaks

survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas share their stories
"Featuring art and writing from the students of the Parkland tragedy, this is a raw look at the events of February 14, and a poignant representation of grief, healing, and hope. The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School share their emotional journeys that began on February 14, 2018, and continue today. This revealing and unfiltered look at teens living in the wake of tragedy is a poignant representation of grief, anger, determination, healing, and hope. The intimate collection includes poetry, eyewitness accounts, letters, speeches, journal entries, drawings, and photographs from the events of February 14 and its aftermath"--Provided by publisher.

Teen angst? Naaah--

a quasi-autobiography
2010
A collection of essays written by the author from age fifteen to seventeen in which he shares impressions of school, sports, cool people, boring people, friends, family, money, music, and obsessions.

Leave this song behind

teen poetry at its best
2016
"This anthology of poems written by teens was selected and assembled from the 27 years of submissions to Teen Ink magazine"--OCLC.

Poet-Linc poetry slam

a fast-paced poetry slam featuring teens from NYC's five boroughs performing original poetry at Lincoln Center to the theme I have a voice
2013
A collection of poetry from New York teenage students.

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