September 2006 issue

Katie, 16, recommends five top movie soundtracks.

L.A. Youth staffers donated 100 pounds of food and diapers to refugees in the Israel-Hezbollah war.

Machiko, 18, gives props to the quartet from England.

Tray spent years fighting until moving to a group home helped him control his rage.

Joo, 18, turned down an offer to be a Dodger batboy so he could be a missionary in Mongolia. He says that this was the best decision he’s ever made. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.

Relief from chronic back pain inspired Esther to become a chiropractor.

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S.E. Hinton’s books almost took over 14-year-old Brett’s life.

Readers share their thoughts about stories that appeared in the May – June 2006 issue.

Teens express their views about the First Amendment right to burn an American flag.