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  • High School Graduation Gifts

    By Stacey Feintuch

    They did it! Now that they’ve earned their diploma, it’s time to honor the high school grads in your life for their accomplishments. Whether they’re headed out of town, staying home or getting an apartment, give them the perfect present. Don’t be stumped. Our gift guide is here to help you. (Or, drop hints to your parents that you’d love one of these for yourself!)

  • How to Embrace Being Single

    You may be feeling sad or deflated at the fact you haven’t had your first kiss yet or your best friend is in a relationship and you're not -- am I right? It could bring up feelings of jealousy, sadness, or even comparison—these feelings are normal. I’m here to tell you how to embrace being single as a teenager. 

  • Imigration Raids

     What happens to the kids?

  • Is Fortnite Alright?

    By Chris Benson

    By now you’ve heard of Fortnite. You’ve probably played it. Fortnite continues to be the most popular video game in the entire world, so it’s kind of hard to miss. Many people love Fortnite, others can’t stand it, and some even think it’s bad for you. With so many opinions flying around, it can be difficult to know what effects the game really has on us. Let’s review the facts. 

  • Jobs You Will Love...

    Careers in Sports

    By Mr. K

    Working in the field of athletics isn’t only for top competitors!

    Do you love sports? Do you dream of a career where you get paid to play your favorite game? Well, many people have this dream but not all of us have the athletic prowess to successfully find a career in professional sports. Thankfully, for the rest of us, there are still lots of ways to make a living in the World of Sports. Here are some sports-oriented jobs to consider:

  • JstBU: Cozy Intimates With A Powerful Message

    By Lana D’Amico

    JstBU is an inspiring new line started by tween moms Wendy Kwan and Pelin Aksu. Unlike many other clothing brands on the scene, what sets JstBU apart (aside from their amazing, soft- to-your-skin fabrics) is that they remind you every time you wear them to...just be you! This brand focuses on what’s beneath the girl, with lines of cozy undies, bralettes, and tanks. It’s a brand for kids ages 7 and up to tween/early teen.

  • Keep Your Vision, but Let Go of Your Expectations

    Setting proper expectations for entering the job market post-graduation.

    By Marissa Mitchell

    While you’re wrapping up your high school years and preparing for your next step, people begin to warn you about how hard the “real world” is. However, without proper explanation, that warning can be rather mystifying. If you’re anything like me, you might even dismiss the warnings, because you believe you have it all figured out. Well, two things are true. First, the warnings are warranted. Second, you do have it all figured out. But sometimes, that is the very problem. Sometimes, we are so well-planned and expectant, that we can trip over ourselves. Sometimes, we get in our own way.

  • Kelsi's Corner

    TikTok star Kelsi Davies is known for her paranormal content, choreography, and performance skits that have all gone viral online. Born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Mission Viejo, California, Kelsi’s also a psychic medium with a popular YouTube channel where she gives viewers glances of her everyday life. A proud member of the LGBTQ+ community (she identifies as pansexual), as well as a singer, in this interview, Kelsi dishes about her new single and how her content encourages and inspires. 

  • Kylie Thorp: Teen Jewelry Designer

    Teen Kylie Thorp is the founder of Free Roaming Jewelry; which she was able to start thanks to Whatever it Takes (WIT), a non-profit that helps teens launch businesses or social movements while in high school. 

    She’s from New York City and often spends her summers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. “This provides a great balance with city life,” says Thorpe. “When I’m not enjoying the outdoors or working on my business, I play soccer and I am the co-captain of the team.”

  • Letter From The Editor

    To Our Loyal Readers,

       As I write this, the U.S. is in quarantine due to the COVID-19 virus. I’m in New York City, the epicenter of it all, healthy, grateful, and very proud of our doctors, nurses, and first responders, and thinking about all of YOU. 

  • Let’s Talk About It… Teens With Tourette Syndrome

    Since May is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, we interviewed two outstanding teens with Tourette. It’s a disorder you may have heard of, but don’t know much about, so we decided to bring awareness about to our readers.

  • Let’s Talk Bras: How to Find the Best Ones for Your Boobies

    Jene Luciani Sena is a bra expert. No, really. She’s a contributor to Retailmenot, founder of the Grem Bra, and author of the must-read fashion book: The Bra Book--an intimate guide to finding the right bra, shapewear, swimsuit and more!--published by BenBella Books.

  • Locker Wars: Battle to Store Belongings Heats Up

    Lockers have been an essential part of the school experience for decades. For many of us, getting our locker combination was our first exposure to middle school along with choosing your own classes and sadly losing recess. For months, beginner locker users will struggle to open the dang thing; only to have it mastered by winter break by which time most students can open their locker blindfolded. Yet many of these traditional locker experiences have petered out in recent years: Covid, school shootings (huge sigh), and a trend away from textbooks have altered the locker landscape. To get a read on the current situation with school and lockers, American Teen did some research and chatted with some students and teachers to see how they feel about this somewhat antiquated storage system.

    By Señor K

  • Margo Parker recently starred in two hit Lifetime movies—and this is only the beginning.

    California native Margo Parker was recently featured in two popular Lifetime movies: Deadly Girls Night Out and If These Walls Could Talk.  She chats with American Teen about being yourself, confidence, and “the biz.”

  • Meet a Teen Entrepreneur

    College student Mikaila Ulmer—who once appeared on “Shark Tank!”—talks about the beverage company she launched. In 2019, Texas native Mikaila Ulmer was selling lemonade in front of her house using her Great Grandmother’s special flaxseed lemonade recipe. But Mikaila added her own special touch to the drink—she decided instead of sugar, to add honey harvested from local bees. The irony was, Mikaila was really scared of bees because she was stung twice as a toddler. 

    By Rachel Sokol

  • Meet This Musical Family!

    Three talented teens—who happen to be sisters!—formed a successful band and hit the road while capturing our hearts. 

    By Madeline Harrant

    Hello Sister is a dynamic pop-rock group featuring 15-year-old Grace on keyboard and bass, 14-year-old Gabriella on guitar, and 13-year-old Scarlett on drums. These three teens are making a name for themselves, even having performed an audition on Season 16 of America’s Got Talent!

  • Meet TikTok Personality: Wasil Daoud

    TikTok mega influencer Wasil Daoud gained popularity on TikTok and YouTube by creating prankster videos with food. However, after walking through an unfamiliar area of New Jersey which had large numbers of homeless individuals he realized that the food he was wasting could have been donated to the hungry. So, he pivoted his content and now feeds homeless and hungry individuals instead. He's also currently crowdfunding with the hope of feeding 100 people every day for an entire year. He’s a great example of how social media can be used for good. Let’s read more about him!

  • Motel Mania, Hotel Happiness

    Looking to work in an action-packed, people-oriented field that has a promising future and potential for advancement? 

  • Must Own Journals

    The oh-so-cute notebooks will make jotting down your dreams, goals, and secrets even more fun.

  • My Fitness Inspiration

    Each year brings resolutions that inspire us to be better versions of ourselves. One of the most common is to start working out more, or to join a gym to build muscle and work on endurance. Though this sounds positive and promising, this goal starts to diminish as the months start to go by and reality kicks in. It takes a lot of discipline and motivation to actually put in the effort of wanting to get into shape.

    By Melissa Cronin

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