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How Masking Impacted My in-school experience

Wearing a mask in school was annoying and socially stunting, but it made me feel safe.

by Marylene Bioh

After one year of online learning in 8th grade, I chose blended learning for my freshman year at Beacon High School. I only had to go in person one day a week, and during the rest of the week my classes were held remotely.

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Writing Contest Winners Summer 2022

Four times a year, we ask our readers to write about the impact recent stories have had on teens around the country. In Summer 2022, we had a range of responses from writers connecting to stories about family income, race, and fitting in.
Fighting Two Battles at Once

by Nabeeha Islam

When I was 8, I was adamant about having a strict daily routine. I woke up at precisely 7 a.m., brushed my teeth at 7:05, and got dressed in 10 minutes. I had to follow this schedule exactly. If not, I experienced panic attacks until I got back into my pajamas and into bed, in hopes to “restart” my day from the beginning until I got my routine right.
Finding a Supportive Home

by M.T.

I was 13 and it was almost summer in Florida. It was a sunny day and my best friend and I were walking to my house after school. When I got home, the atmosphere suddenly shifted from bright and lively to dark and gloomy.
Why I Love Hard Copy Books

by Winnie Lin

One Saturday last November, I stepped into the place I missed going to the most during quarantine—my local public library. The familiar shelves made me smile behind my mask. The building looked mostly the same as I remembered it from more than a year and a half ago.

Represent Magazine

Stories by Teens in Foster Care

Choosing Myself

Life with my mom was unstable, so I made the difficult decision to live with my cousin to prioritize my wellbeing.

by Faith Ornstein

In 17 years, I’ve had to move more than 10 times throughout New York City. In 3rd grade, I attended five different schools. As a child, I never understood why my family moved around like a military family, but now I know some of the reasons.

Youth-written stories in Represent give inspiration and information to teens in foster care while offering insight into those teens’ struggles.

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