The second edition of <I>Teen Ink</I> captures the essence of what it means to be a teenager through honest voices that reverberate with the emotional highs and lows of teenage years. It is a diverse collection of prose, poetry, fiction and art representing the compelling moments that define teens' lives.</P><P>Pieces for this book were chosen from a collection of more than 300,000 submissions to <I>TeenInk</I> magazine, a nonprofit publication read by 3.5 million teens nationwide. Since its inception, <I>TeenInk</I> (formerly <I>The 21st Century</I>) has published more than 25,000 students. These young authors produce fresh, creative, honest and always compelling words that make <I>TeenInk</I> the standard for teen expression.</P><P>Subsequent books in this extraordinary series will focus on individual topics, exploring the extraordinary feelings and opinions of today's teens. </P>