January – February 2008 Issue

Four intense weeks at a summer creative writing camp taught Chelsea, 14, that writing is hard work.

At first it was hard living in a foreign country, but Katrina, 17, grew to love her new friends and culture.

When Christina, 17, went to New Orleans to repair a home damaged by Hurricane Katrina, she realized that helping others strengthened her faith.

Thanks to his foster parents, 15-year-old Raul feels like part of a family and has a more stable life.

The things Charlotte, 16, thought were odd about Darby became why she likes her so much.