There’s an absence of stories for teens by teens, exploring how young people themselves see the world. In this new digital series, The Walrus has brought together young writers and artists from across Canada, ages thirteen through nineteen, and asked them to share the conversations, problems, and ideas that are critical to them—from politics to food, cancel culture to education.
by Danica Popovic
Illustration by Tianchen Luo
The age of distraction has a cost: we’re forgetting how to be alone with ourselves
by Anna Pan
Illustration by Nahye Kim
I wanted to see what it felt like to hurt people’s feelings. But now it’s time to stop
by Ava Furfaro
Illustration by Emily Verscheure
The sheer volume of super cheap clothes being advertised to young people is alarming—and terrible for the environment
by Zarmminaa Rehman
Illustration by momo adorjany
K-pop got me through my teen years, but celebrity obsessions have a dark side
by Thivya Jeyapalan
Illustration by Chloe Fuerte
Demanding accountability is important. But growing up with the phenomenon may be making us miss out on meaningful conversations
by Aymaan Abid
Illustration by Théo Lambert
The time to address climate change and inequality is running out. Young people deserve to have our say—while we still can
by Trudeau Gulati
Illustration by Anaïs-Aimée Rafaelsen
Students everywhere sat through months of experimental learning plans, and we’re only just starting to see the unintended consequences
by Avery Parkinson
It might sound weird, but growing meat from cells could take a bite out of emissions and help with the climate crisis
Fiction by Yan Xi Li
Illustration by Tasnia Tiasha
I hoped my aunt had found peace, even if the revolution hadn’t
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Credits
Editors: Carine Abouseif, Jonah Brunet, Nicole Schmidt, Monika Warzecha
Art Direction: Celina Gallardo, Meredith Holigroski
Producer: Celina Gallardo
Head of Research: Allison Baker
Copy Editors: Siddhesh Inamdar, Erin Sylvester
Fact Checkers: Neve Dickson, Leila El Shennawy, Jess Mackie, Sharon Nadeem, Emma Wilkie, Hannah Ziegler
The Walrus thanks The Rossy Foundation for generously supporting Teen Walrus: Young People on What Matters Now and stories by youth.
