May – June 2006 Issue

Brandy fought with her mom so much that they needed to be apart, but now that she’s in foster care, Brandy wishes she could see her more often.

Readers share their thoughts about stories that appeared in the March – April issue of L.A. Youth.

After learning how her dad struggled to come to America, Ana, 15, respects him even more.

… I always knew my parents had come here from Mexico illegally but I didn’t know any of the details. I never gave my parents’ stories much thought until the recent immigration debate. …

As an Armenian, it makes Marcus, 16, sad that so few know his people were killed.

Recent murder-suicides have shocked and saddened me and many in the Korean community.

NEW STORY: Some students say the test is an unfair measure of what they’ve learned while others say it’s so easy that it’s a waste of time.

Our writers recommend Arcade Fire, Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé.

NEW STORY: Selina, 16, reviews Tatsu, the newest roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Winners wrote poems about their mom, love and destiny.

Michael, 16, has been nervous to show off his singing talents in front of his soccer teammates.