Teen Ink Friends and Family (Teen Ink Series) - Softcover

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9781558749313: Teen Ink Friends and Family (Teen Ink Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1558749314 ISBN 13: 9781558749313

Publisher: Hci, 2001

In the third volume of the incredibly popular Teen Ink series, teenagers share their thoughts on the emotional peaks and valleys of dealing with friends and family. The joys and challenges, highlights and sorrows are all exposed in this diverse collection.

Pieces for this book were chosen from more than 300,000 submissions to Teen Ink magazine, a nonprofit publication read by 3.5 million teens nationwide. Since its inception, Teen Ink (formerly The 21st Century) has published more than 25,000 students. These young authors produce fresh, creative, honest and always compelling words that make Teen Ink the standard for teen expression.

Future books in this incredible series will examine other aspects of teen life, from love to loss and everything in-between. All will focus on the winning formula of teens talking to teens with brutal honesty and unique creativity. Teenage readers will find a voice they can relate to; the reassurance that they are not alone; and straight talk about the real issues that affect them.

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Review:

Teen Ink is a forum for young people's voices. From more than 300,000 submissions to Teen Ink magazine, Stephanie and John Meyer have collected over 100 essays, poems, short stories, photos, and illustrations relating to friends and family. As in the other books in the series (Teen Ink: Our Voices, Our Visions, Teen Ink 2: More Voices, More Visions, Teen Ink: Love and Relationships), young writers present snapshot glimpses of their world. Whether they're writing about or drawing grandparents, best pals, siblings, gang friendships, or parents, teens speak out with sometimes painful honesty. From an awkward experience at a party to the illness of a parent to the tender memories of a grandmother's affectionate ways, each entry will resonate. These are not professional authors--the quality of writing is mixed. But for any reader foundering in a sea of adolescent angst, these snippets of regular teen life will be a reassurance that they are not alone. (Ages 13 and older) --Emilie Coulter

About the Author:

Stephanie H. and John Meyer are founders of The Young Authors Foundation, which publishes Teen Ink magazine. All royalties from Teen Ink books are donated to this nonprofit foundation to further reading, writing and publishing opportunities for teenagers. Stephanie Meyer, editor of the book and magazine, holds masters' degrees in education and social work. John Meyer, publisher of the magazine, holds an M.B.A. and has published two successful business magazines.

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