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Rookie is an online magazine and book series for teenagers. Each month, a different editorial theme drives the writing, photography, and artwork that we publish. Learn more about us here, and find out how to submit your work here!
I enjoy how one simple compliment can make your day. —Amil
I mostly miss our laughter. I remember the night before she left: All of our friends crowded in her dining room like old times. Read More »
These people are so cool, which made me so nervous that I put them on a pedestal. I started devaluing myself: I was 100 percent sure that I would never be as good as them. Read More »