Tag Archive for ‘self acceptance’
Poem: Stranger Danger
By Bobbi Bagwell, 17 Tennessee Hey you over there, sitting in that chair, The way you look at me that makes me really rather scared. No one looks at me, especially like that, Almost like you care, where I’m really at. Why are you looking, oh so very sad, I promise I am trying, to [...]
Poem: “Some People Write”
An-Li Bogan, 15, sends us this poem about the emotions that inspire people to write.
Dar Williams’ Poetic Landscape
Acclaimed singer songwriter Dar Williams is all about heartfelt music, poetry, spoken word, and following her muse. Teen Voices talks to the songstress to find out more about her musical journey towards self-discovery and expression.
Short Story: Math Class
Connie Chang, 13, writes about revelations in math class: “She lets the words bleed onto the paper, ink spreading, blood on snow, a dark splotch becoming bigger and bigger until it covers the whole line with words, dark words, bug-like words, hateful words.”
Teen Review: Rock What You’ve Got
Teen Lauren Kearney reviews Katherine Schwarzenegger’s book Rock What You’ve Got, a book that celebrates women and encourages girls to realize their own self-worth.
Click! The Girl’s Guide to Knowing What You Want and Making It Happen
Click! The Girl’s Guide to Knowing What You Want and Making It Happen
Scoliosis: When Life Throws You a Curve
Young author Elizabeth Golden was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 14. We talked to her about her book, When Life Throws You a Curve, which discusses her struggle with scoliosis, and how it has helped her through her journey to success.
Teen Review: Supergirls Speak Out
Supergirls Speak Out by Liz Funk Reviewed by Maxine Frendel Sure, she may seem to vary in different ways – her sleek, shiny hair could differ from hues of auburn to platinum, her extracurriculars may include National Honor Society or Student Council, and her cute boyfriend might be found on the lacrosse field or tennis [...]
Poetry: Body Image
Girls are judged by many things including the way they look, the way they act, and the way they dress. These poets write about the struggle to rise above the crowd and love themselves as they are.
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