Summer 2009 Issue

By missing out on sleeping in and spending time with her friends, going to year-round school has been a real drag to Lia, 17.

In this story from January 2001, Richard, 16, faced severe discrimination as an Asian-American. L.A. Youth frequently writes about racial and ethnic identity so we’re sharing this story because it’s one of our favorites.

Elliot, 16, had to learn that winning isn’t the most important thing when entering competitions.

Since the priest at his church died, Kevin, 14, has missed him very much and felt guilty about not saying goodbye.

As they return to class, L.A. Youth writers share how the state budget deficit is affecting their schools.

My favorite English teacher was laid off. I learned a lot from her. I’ve always had a problem with using the same words in my writing and she taught me how to expand my writing and be more descriptive. It doesn’t matter that she had been teaching for only a few years, she was the best!

Painting three famous works of art on a camping tent challenged 16-year-old Lily in ways she never imagined. WITH A PHOTO GALLERY.

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Sam, 16, has been searching for good eats this summer. So far he’s hit up pizza in Venice, a couple of ice cream spots and a Korean BBQ taco truck.

Check out Janie’s musical cure for insomnia and how Destiny deals with summer love on our playlist blog.