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Tween & Teen Websites

 

 

 

 


Writing.com- An online community for writers and readers of all levels


Teen Writers-  Get your writing published online! This site provides copyrighting services, writing tips and more


Teenink- A monthly magazine, website, and book series


Teen Lit
A website for all your writing needs


Brainevent- Journals, writing gallery, reviews, and so much more


Resources for Teen Writers
- Tips and information to get you started on a creative road to writing

 

 

 


 

What Should I Read Next

 

Books to Read After the Twilight Series

 

Teen Reads


Booklist

 

Barnes & Noble Teen Page
 

Favorite Teen Angst Books

 

Dying, Dead and the Undead!

 

Gilbert High School Library Links



 


The Diary Project- This website is an archive of anonymous journal entries in 24 subjects including relationships, body image, and self-esteem. The Diary Project encourages teens to communicate, provide peer-support, have discussions, and get feedback that can help with some of the concerns they deal with along the way.    


dMarie Time CapsuleMake your own online time capsule.  Enter a date, select from top headlines and birthdates of celebrities, tops hits, top TV shows, hot toys, books, etc.


Guinness Book of World Records-The online version of the infamous record book. You can also submit your own records and record attempts!


Microsoft Terra Server- Find your place on the map!  Take a peek through cameras put all over the globe.  Zoom in from a satellite


National Youth Advocacy Coalition-   This organization supports young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBT).


Snopes.com- Examine not only the truth or reality behind urban legends, "but also common fallacies, misinformation, old wives' tales, strange news stories, rumors, celebrity gossip, and similar items."


Teen Consumers- Sponsored by the Washington State Attorney General's Office and written by teens, check out this consumer guide that addresses topics of teen interest-- modeling scams, CD clubs, piercing, sports drinks, tanning, driving laws, scholarship scams, and many more.


Teenwire Information from Planned Parenthood of America on such topics as sexuality and relationships.  Also En Espanol.


Youth at Work- Read about recent court cases involving teen workers and their  rights. From the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.


Youth NoiseCheck out this web forum to express yourself and take action.


Teen Advice- Q & A website for teens.


Teen DrivingCT DMV website where you can look up information about Driver's Manuals, Learner's permits, sample Driver's License Tests, and more.  


CopeCareDeal
-The Sunnylands' Adolescent Mental Health Initiative website with expert information on anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and other mental health topics.