Poems by Teens

Finding Poems by Teens

Whether you enjoy searching for new poetry online or you prefer the feel of the printed page, the following sources can help you discover exciting new poetry.

Magazines

• Teen Ink, a monthly print magazine, is one of the most respected venues for young writers and artists. The poetry section of the Teen Ink website includes over 3,000 poems by teens. Check out the site's homepage for a featured poem, or browse the entire selection. Subscriptions are available, but many schools and libraries provide the magazine for teen readers.
• Teen Voices is a magazine written by and designed for teen girls with poetry in each issue. Poems are also posted on the website.
• Designed to showcase the writing of 8 to 13-year-olds, Stone Soup just barely makes the cut as a magazine featuring teen poetry. Over 100 poems from back issues of the magazine are available online.
• Like Stone Soup, New Moon is only targeted at the youngest teens, billing itself as a magazine by and for girls 8-14. Check out a sample issue online for a taste of the poetry New Moon offers.

Websites

• The New Library of Young Adult Writing archives works from Merlyn's Pen, a magazine for young writers that is no longer in print. Search for poems by topic, title, author, and author's location.
• Student.com provides a forum for posting poetry, with new poems to read every day.
• A large source of teen poetry online is personal websites. The Open Directory Project provides an extensive list of these smaller sites.
• Spank! Mag provides a forum where teens can share and read poetry.
• Vegetarianteen.com features poetry from its readers on topics relevant to the vegetarian lifestyle.

Books

• Angst!: Teen Verses From the Edge!, edited by Karen Tom, features poetry from female teen visitors to PlanetKiki.com. A "Poetry 101" section hopes to inspire future poets.
• Things I Have to Tell You: Poems and Writing by Teenage Girls and You Hear Me?: Poems and Writing by Teenage Boys, edited by Betsy Franco, compile poetry from a diverse selection of teen voices and complement them with black-and-white photos.
• Shine on You Crazy Diamond: Poems by Teens and Their Mentors, edited by Rose Bean Simpson, collects the poems of high school students participating in New Mexico CultureNet programs and the poets who inspire them.
• Paint Me Like I Am: Teen Poems from WritersCorps, edited by Bill Aguado, gathers the poems of teens taking part in a program for disadvantaged youth.
• Several books are available from Teen Ink. Each title includes poems, essays, art, photography, and fiction originally appearing in the magazine. Available Teen Ink publications include:
  • Teen Ink: What Matters
  • Teen Ink: Our Voices, Our Visions
  • Teen Ink: Written in the Dirt: A Collection of Short Stories, Poetry, Art and Photography
  • Teen Ink 2 - More Voices, More Visions
  • Teen Ink Love and Relation
  • Teen Ink: Friends and Family

Local Teens

Why rely on websites, books, and magazines, when you can turn to the teen poets in your life? To encourage your poetic peers:

• Plan a poetry reading or a poetry slam at your school or public library.
• Add a poetry corner to your school newspaper.
• Post poetry on bulletin boards and other public spaces in school.
• Start a poetry club.

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