Book reviews (January – February 2009)
L.A. Youth writers recommend Beastly (a modern spin on Beauty and the Beast) and I Am Not Esther.
CD reviews (January – February 2009)
Check out what L.A. Youth writers had to say about the latest by Beyoncé, Janelle Monáe and AC/DC.
Playlist blog
L.A. Youth staff writers create playlists to practice for their future careers as DJs.
Concert review: Joshua Radin and Meiko
Meiko was excellent, but headliner Joshua Radin was too boring, says Charlene of the show at the Henry Fonda Theater Feb. 21.
Movie review: Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Mall Cop with Kevin James has some great laughs, says Daniel, 14.

Letters to the editor (January – February 2009)
Readers share their thoughts and reactions to stories that appeared in our November – December 2008 issue.
Essay contest: What’s your favorite sound? Part 1
Essay contest winners wrote about gaining the ability to hear, the Pokémon theme song and applause.
Essay contest: What’s your favorite sound? Part 2
A zipper. An apple. Hammering. A bouncing tennis ball. A priest’s voice. There were so many unusual choices for favorite sounds that we’re running these other essays.