Summer 2009 Issue

With popular goths and scary short stories, these books are way better than your English teacher’s summer reading list.

Debate has helped 16-year-old Janie become more informed about world and national issues and given her more confidence.

Devin, 17, says support AIDS research by buying this amazing double CD of rarities from the hottest names in indie rock.

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.