My disease doesn’t hold me back

Hanifati, 16, has had health problems all her life, but she’s still still doing the things she wants to do.

Movie review: Black Swan

This spine-chilling movie will have you questioning what’s real and what isn’t, says Patricia, 19.

My community needs a hospital

When 16-year-old Ronsanise was hit by a car, it was hard for her to travel a long distance to get treated.

Interview with a North Korean refugee

Joseph, a North Korean refugee who came to the United States when he was 17, shares his journey and challenges in this interview with Ha Young.

I’m a Barbie girl

For 16-year-old Jessica, her collectible dolls are more than toys.

My family went up in smoke

Julie, 15, writes about what it’s like when the homeless woman on the street is your drug-addicted mom. Reprinted from 1994.

Give museums a chance

Christian, 17, says art isn’t just nice to look at, it can also be thought provoking.

They’re family, not foster kids

When babies can’t live with their parents, Helen, 15, and her family take them in and give them love.