I would just like to say - An original poem

Hey cuties! Here's a poem written by a GL reader. We love for it's quirky honesty--we're totally thinking the same thing! Tell us what ya think in the comments, and don't forget to send us YOUR creative writing. "I would...

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Hmm... do you think girls and boys are equal?

Feminism. Nowadays, a lot of people think it’s unnecessary, that one of its main goals—gender equality—has been accomplished, so what’s the point of dragging out that tired movement again? And yet… Women still earn less than men do for equal work Only 30...

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Prince Charming - An original poem

Hey babes! Here's an original poem written by GL reader Michaela H., 12. Take a look and tell us what ya think in the comments. Making the edges count on the coloring; We all did that as children; We all made...

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Pain Fade Away - An original poem

Hey hunnies! Here’s an original poem written by GL reader Maryam D., who is 14 years old. Take a peek, then tell us what you think in the comments. “Pain Fade Away” Can't they see she's on the ground, On the edge of breaking...

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Hurry! There's only one day left to enter GL's Fab Fiction Contest

Calling all scribblers! Ya better put pen to paper, pronto, babes, 'cause there's only one day left to enter GL's Second Annual Fab Fiction Contest. Think you've got what it takes to win the top prize--and maybe even be published...

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10 story starters to get ya goin'

Today is Tell A Story Day. So, why don’t ya? We’ve got 10 story prompts to get you started. Pick one or two or all ten and get writing. When you’re finished, send your story (or poem) or youwroteit@girlslife.com. You just might...

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Hide and Seek - An original short story

Hey babes! Here's a cute short story written by GL reader Leah C., age 11. Take a look and tell us what ya think in the comments! Hide and Seek Normally Rebekah and I change for basketball at five-fifteen, but...

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Spring Forward - Snaps of the season

Hey hunnies--happy spring! GL reader and ace photog Sara C. sent us some pics she snapped of spring's early blooms. Check 'em out below and tell us what ya think in the comments! ...

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Dear Ethan - A love letter

Crushing on a special someone in secret? So is this GL reader. Here's her love letter to the guy of her dreams. Dear Ethan, It's been almost seven years since I first met you. The first time our ways intertwined. In...

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Dear Graham - A love letter

Crushing on a special someone in secret? So is this GL reader. Here's her love letter to the guy of her dreams. Dear Graham, I've liked you since I knew you existed. When we were both in that play together. I...

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