Although some of the stories in this book are well written,heartfelt and moving, many are in need of major editing. Teens are at an impressionable time of life, and are charged with havign to learn the English language for all its stylistic nuances. By reading stories such as those in this book, it brings to question whether or not they will pick up some bad habits. While it is great to give teens a place to express themselves, it is surprising that such works are published without cleaning them up. If they are the best works of thousands upon thousands of submissions, perhaps there is some work to be done.