For those of you who have been impatiently awaiting the next instalment of Ask Jack, here it is! In this episode Jack answers the burning question, “How often do Jupiter and Mars align?” (Due to some technical difficulties, the audio and video are out of sync…but stick with it, Jack always has the answers!)

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Welcome back Ask Jack!

In this installment Jack answers the burning question, “Why don’t people wear watches, anymore?”

Enjoy!

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Poet Laura Shovan was our guest speaker at our November Teen ‘Zine meeting. Ms. Shovan taught us about the poetry form called “Sestina“. She explained that, sometimes when writing poetry, concentrating on a poem’s format can warm up your brain. As a group, we wrote the following sestina. Each of us wrote a stanza, then put them together to form an entire poem. Enjoy!

Monday Night Sestina

The early breeze whispered, fresh
With enough of a chill to cause a twinge in the scar
Jack was given by the evil witch.
Many years ago, in an ancient forest far
Away Jack had met his fate in the unforgiving mist,
As sullenly, though the trees, the wind blew.

My heart is blue
Though I feel fresh
I run outside in the relief,
As the soft rain hits my face like mist
I slipped and fell, and then I thought, “this is going to leave a scar.”
I try to reach for a band aid but it is too far
When I thought nothing else could go wrong, here came and evil witch.

It was then wondered which
Of them had gotten so cold as to turn blue
And leave traces of color near and far
Until it snowed and left things fresh
Without leaving any sort of scar
On the rainbow mist.

And through the mist
I thought I saw a fairy or a bird, but I didn’t know which
Stumbling to the safety of my car
I felt a small breath that blew
air that smelled so sweet and fresh
That I wanted to follow the scent to lands afar

Rumplemyer searched far wide and far.
Over hill, under rock, no place was missed.
Seeking the magical grapefruit of love–juicy and fresh,
Or was it an orange? Which fruit was which?
Then a westerly, rushing wind blew
A twig to his face, leaving only a scar.

A magic charm embedded in her scar
Gave the girl second sight. Far
Into the gloom blue
Forms of ghosts moved, barely mist
She saw their bare feed, bewitched
Float just above the snow, unmarked by footprints, fresh.

And not one of them was missed
Still we knew not which was which
The stale blue fog no longer was fresh.

Join us for our next Teen ‘Zine meeting on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 pm.

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It’s been a while since we’ve had an advice column, here on Teen ‘Zine, so please welcome Ask Jack!

Ask Jack is a recurring, student-produced feature on River Hill High School’s Hawk Talk. In past episodes, Jack has answered crucial questions, from “What’s up with Jello?” to “Are there any good fish in Centennial Lake?” This season’s premier question is specific to River Hill High School geography, but we hope you’ll love Jack as much as we do. Enjoy!

Tune in soon for more Ask Jack! And if you have something you want to Ask Jack, you can submit your questions here.

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Searching for a way to get your creative juices flowing? How about if someone else provides the pictures, and you tell the story? That’s how it works at storybird.com.

Here’s one that I wrote: The Mindtrip

This month we challenge you to create your own storybird! Visit storybird.com. Create a storybird. Post a link to your storybird in the comments below.

Good luck!

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Last night we held our first Teen ‘Zine meeting of the new school year. It was great to see those that were able to attend!

We talked about a new format for meetings, this year. We’ll be adding guest speakers to our agenda. Here’s the line-up so far:

October 19 7:00 pm How to Edit Digital Photos with Fritzi Newton
November 9 7:00 pm Poetry Workshop with Laura Shovan.

There will still be plenty of time at each meeting for posting and chatting…but hopefully you’ll go home inspired with new ways to express yourself.

Hope to see you on October 19!

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Teen ‘Zine’s summer hiatus is over!

Our first meeting of the school year is Monday, September 14 at 7:00 pm at Howard County Library Miller Branch. We’ll catch up after the long summer months, talk about what’s ahead for Teen ‘Zine, and get to work on brand new stuff to post right here!

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If you could be any superhero…

which one would you be and why?

What you would you do with your powers?

Post your answer in the comment box, below. Don’t see a comment box? Click on the title of this post.

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Teen ‘Zine Contributors!

Are you looking for a way to reach one another? Use the comments box under this post.  (This post is public.)

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What is this?

Teen ‘Zine is a blog, hosted by Howard County Library, created by teens for teens.

Who creates the content?

Our Teen ‘Zine Contributors create all of the content on Teen ‘Zine.

How can I become a Teen ‘Zine Contributor?

Attend a monthly Teen ‘Zine meeting or meet with the Teen Specialists at your favorite Howard County Library location. Read more about being a Teen ‘Zine Contributor….

What can I contribute to Teen ‘Zine?

Teen ‘Zine is always looking for written work, art, and music created by teenagers in Howard County. For more specific information see our Editorial Policy.

How else can I participate in Teen ‘Zine?

Right now, you are a valued Teen ‘Zine Reader. There wouldn’t be a Teen ‘Zine without you! We’d love to know what you’re enjoying–feel free to comment below your favorite posts. (First, read about critiquing an author or artist’s work.)

Hey, isn’t the internet a dangerous place?

It can be, but we do our best to make responsible choices. Read our Cyber Safety and Civility Policy.

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