Teens and Books
For teens, the idea of pulling out yet another thick novel to ponder for a good two weeks in their English classes is not always the most pleasant part of high school. But for some, that's not always the case. In a time when bookstores such as Barnes & Noble and Borders are teen hang-outs, the idea of actually jumping into a great novel has become a new past time for some teens. Youth Voices Reporter Marjorie brings us a story that seeks to answer the question of whether teens are turned off by the ways that literature is presented to them in school, or if they are just finding other ways to enjoy the written word.
About Marjorie
Marjorie is a senior at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart. This is her second piece for Youth Voices. Her first story was about first-generation Americans and their inability to speak the language of their parents. She will attend The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill next year, and hopes to pursue a career in public policy or journalism.