Cool Links

Youth publications and Journalism sites

Vox – The newspaper created by and about teens in Atlanta, Georgia.

Wiretap magazine – An independent information source by and for socially conscious youth.

Student Press Law Center – Advocates for student free-press rights and provides no-charge legal advice, guidance and information to student journalists and their advisers. Happy 20th birthday!

YO! Youth Outlook – The news and culture website by and about San Francisco and Bay Area teens and young adults.

Teen Ink – Magazine, blogs, book series and website written entirely by teens.

High School Journalism.org – This site is geared toward teen journalists, their teachers and guidance counselors as well as the editors and staffs of professional daily newspapers.

Youth Free Expression Network – A national coalition of teens and adults committed to defending the free expression rights of youth. YFEN aims to educate the public that censorial measures enacted in the presumed interest of "protecting" youth not only prevent minors from learning, thinking, and exploring; they deprive them of critical information on subjects ranging from human rights and feminism to drugs and safer sex. YFEN is a program of the National Coalition Against Censorship.

Journalism Education Association – Geared toward journalism teachers/advisers, this site is home to the only independent national scholastic journalism organization for teachers and advisers. The organization has much to offer those interested in journalism education. The $50 annual dues include publications, consultation service, books at discounted prices and all other services listed at this site.

JournalismJobs.com – The number-one spot to find careers in journalism all over the world. The site also has internships and fellowships.

Journalismnext.com – Journalism/media jobs Web site, specifically geared toward helping minorities find jobs in the industry.

Los Angeles area resources and media

Metro Transit Authority – Get bus/subway timetables and other information about Los Angeles’ public transportation system.

ExperienceLA.com – Find out about concerts, galleries, plays, and how to get there using this excellent site about culture in Los Angeles.

Ticketmaster – Buy concert and event tickets online.

Live Nation – Buy concert and event tickets online.

Yahoo–Los Angeles – Search for L.A.-specific sites from this portal.

Los Angeles Times – Another resource for places to go and the latest news.

California authors – Check out the latest Left Coast literary news, reviews and new releases. Browse fresh writing in our collection of essays and excerpts, and enjoy our gallery of premier author Web sites. You’ll find many of your favorite California writers, along with some wonderful new voices. And find independent book sellers!

Teen Line Online – Teen Line is a confidential telephone helpline for teenaged callers, and now Teen Line also offers a Web site where you can ask questions and get help. You won’t be getting responses from clueless adults but trained teens your own age.

Teensource.org – Created by teens, for teens. This is an extremely honest and comprehensive Web site covering that can serve as "your resource to information about sexual health, relationships, and issues that affect teens and young adults today."