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Teen essays

The following essays were written by Tucson teen-agers who are involved with Voices, an organization that brings together low-income youth with professional writers and photographers to create community-based publications. The program specifically emphasizes journalism, documentary photography and oral history. Interested youth (and adult volunteers) can call (520) 622-7458.

image The Healing Desert
Lorraine Rainey Varela, 18, is a senior at Cholla High School. In her essay, she reveals how the desert has not only been her home, but an important healing remedy in her life.
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image The Invisible Desert
Linda Chavaria, 14, lives in a neighborhood just south of downtown Tucson and attends a charter school. She describes why she loves living in the desert despite her urban surroundings.
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Teen Essays
Living in the desert is a different experience for every person. After reading these two essays by Tucson teen-agers, think about what the desert means to you.