Paint Me Like I Am: Teen Poems from Writerscorps

This anthology of teen poetry depicts realistic pictures of teenagers’ feelings and situations in their daily lives. The poems cover an array of personal stories with themes of anger, love, happiness, abuse, and identity, as well as images of nature and symbolism of death, immortality, and family. Suitable for grades 10-12, the students may relate to the poems and share their thoughts critically, creatively, and reflectively. Useful for discussion, analysis, and reflection for journal writing, creative writing, and class discussions.