If it weren’t for my English teacher, I probably never would have heard about Teen Ink. Before I read your magazine, I thought it was going to be dumb and not worth my time. But when I read it the first time, I noticed that it wasn’t lame at all. Real teenagers write about their feelings and experiences – how cool is that?

I had never seen a magazine like Teen Ink before. It’s so diverse – there is something for everyone. These writers are just like me, and I can relate to their articles. Every time I read one I find that in some way it has a ­connection to me.

So, thanks for creating this terrific ­magazine!