It's been 10 years since the last book in the Teen Ink series Written
in the Dirt was published. Now, a whole new batch of teen writers has
emerged with their own unique voices. Leave This Song Behind features
the best poetry submitted by those writers to Teen Ink over the last
five years.
The pieces in this book were chosen because they were so powerful that
they stood out from the rest. Teen Ink editors took a deep look into
each poem's strengths then divided Leave This Song Behind into seven
sections based on the poetic techniques or qualities that moved them
most. Vivid sensory details made some poems shine; others caught their
attention with simple, sparse language. Still others were chosen because
of their thoughtful use of form; compelling stories; strong figurative
language; unexpected connections and wit; and fresh writing about
familiar topics.
Dig in and let these brave young voices capture your heart and mind with
their passion, their pain, and their amazing poetry!