\\ ENTERTAINMENT  | Book review: The Host
Destiny, 15, liked Stephenie Meyer's latest book even though it's complicated. | |  | CD reviews (Summer 2008)
Tyler, 17, says that Coldplay's fourth CD amazes with its new direction that stays true to the band's sound. | |  | Concert review: Harry and the Potters
Seeing the Wizard rock band Harry and the Potters was geek heaven for Devin, 16. | |  | Movie review: Get Smart
Mindy, 18, was happily surprised by Get Smart. | |  | Movie review: The Dark Knight
Se, 17, says that the Batman sequel is amazing because it's not your typical superhero movie. | |  | Movie review: The Strangers
Kevin, 13, says not to waste your money on this un-scary movie. | |  | Movie review: Wall-E
Seventeen-year-olds Alana and Devin both rave about the new Pixar movie. | |
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COVER STORY
L.A. YOUTH CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
L.A. Youth is proud to have been publishing amazing teen writing during the past two decades. To celebrate our anniversary, we read through our archives going back to the first issue to select stories that represent our best writing, and which still have the power to connect with teens today. You can read three of these stories in our special anniversary section. We’re celebrating our anniversary all year, so look for more “Best Of” stories in every issue of 2008. |
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| OBON FESTIVAL REVIEW |
| Lia, 16, had a great time at a traditional Japanese celebration in the San Fernando Valley. WITH LIST OF UPCOMING OBON FESTIVALS. |
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GRAFFITI IS MY FUTURE
An East L.A. art program takes graffiti from the streets to the classroom.
Before coming here I didn’t even think about going to college. I saw myself in the future having a lousy job that I would hate. But the Skillz ‘N Action program has helped me tremendously by showing me that I can use graffiti and other types of art in a career. WITH PHOTO GALLERY.
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| THE HUNT FOR SHAVED ICE |
| To survive the recent heat wave Lia, 16, went on the hunt for the best shaved ice in Southern California. |
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MORE THAN A PAYCHECK
Having a job since she was 13 has taught Christina to work hard and not give up, which will help her in her future.
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| DON'T CUT OUR EDUCATION |
| L.A. Youth writers say the state budget problems could mean larger classes and less money for programs at their schools. |
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I'M AMERICAN, I GUESS—OR AM I CHINESE?
When he moved here from Taiwan as a kid, Vincent, 18, knew exactly who he was. But now after years of trying to become as American as apple pie, he is torn between two identities. Reprinted from 2000.
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| Photo Credit #1- Image designed by Wayne DeSelle, L.A. Youth design consultant; Photo Credit #3- Photo by Lia Dun, 16, Marshall HS; Photo Credit #5- Illustration by Edison Mellor-Goldman, 16, Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies; Photo Credit #6- Photo by Lia Dun, 16, Marshall HS; Photo Credit #7- Photo illustration by Christina Quarles, 13, Willows; Photo Credit #10- Photo by Katie Havard, 18, Beverly Hills HS; Photo Credit #12- Editorial illustration by Sarah Evans, 17, Temple City HS; Photo Credit #13- Illustration by Hassan Nicholas, Hamilton HS (Los Angeles); |
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