I’m finally in a loving home
Thanks to his foster parents, 15-year-old Raul feels like part of a family and has a more stable life.
January – February 2008 Issue
January 22, 2008
Giving friendship a chance
The things Charlotte, 16, thought were odd about Darby became why she likes her so much.
Interviews: What qualities do you look for in a friend?
“Honesty and respect because without those two you wouldn’t have a real friendship.” Katherine Soriano, 13, Virgil MS “I look
Movie review: Sweeney Todd
Bloody haircuts, dark humor and Johnny Depp singing make for a great movie, says Jose, 15.
Proud to be here
As a gay teen, going to a concert celebrating gay pride broke down 18-year-old Paul’s stereotypes and opened his eyes to gay people’s fight for equal rights.
Movie review: Cloverfield
This monster movie from producer J.J. Abrams might have been highly anticipated, but it wasn’t worth the hype, says Destiny, 14.
Letters to the editor (January – February 2008)
Readers offer their thoughts and feelings about stories in the November – December 2007 issue of L.A. Youth.
Teens share their thoughts about the political primaries
L.A. Youth writers offer their thoughts about voting and who they support in the presidential election.