The theme for the 2003 Teen Read Weak is Slammin', as in, poetry.  There's a lot of great poetry out there by and about teens.  Check it out.

	Kathi Apelt. Poems from Homeroom: a Writer's Place to Start A collection of original poems and creative writing exercises that will inspire teens to write about their own lives.
	Robert Cormier. Frenchtown Summer A series of vignettes in free verse in which the writer reminisces about his life as a twelve-year-old boy living in a small town during the hot summer of 1938.
	Eirann Corrigan. You Remind Me of You: a Poetry Memoir Seven teens facing such problems as pregnancy, closeted homosexuality, and abuse each describe in poetic forms what caused them to leave home and where they found home again.
	Mel Glenn. Split Image: a Story in Poems A series of poems reflect the thoughts and feelings of various people--students, the librarian, parents, the principal, and others--about the seemingly perfect Laura Li and her life inside and out of Tower High School.
	Dave Johnson, et. al. Movin' Poems, from the New York Public Library's Poetry-in-the-Branches, about identity and self-image share space with pieces about sports, work, the future, mourning, and fun. Graced with black-and-white spot art by Chris Rachska, these poems speak frankly "teen to teen".
	Ronald Koertge. Shakespeare Bats Cleanup When a fourteen-year-old baseball player catches mononucleosis, he discovers that keeping a journal and experimenting with poetry not only helps fill the time, it also helps him deal with life, love, and loss.
	Liz Rosenberg. 17: a Novel in Prose Poems Seventeen -year-old Stephanie journeys from fall to spring and from childhood to womanhood as she experiences first love and deals with her fear of inheriting her mother's mental illness.
	Karen Tom & Matt Frost. Angst!: Teen Verses from the Edge! From PlanetKiki.com, a web site for teen girls, comes this collection of 75 offbeat poems posted online by teen authors. Also includes a poetry writing primer, complete with tips on rhyming, technique, and even a few fill-in-the-blank poems for those just getting started.
	Cecily Von Ziegesar. Slam Poetry is cooler than ever, whether it's Maya Angelou or W. B. Yeats, Tupac Shakur or Sylvia Plath. Slams -- spoken word poetry readings -- are taking place in cities across the country. Brought to life with original artwork, photographs, and unique visual style, Slam speaks to the budding poet in every teen.
	April Wayland. Girl Coming in for a Landing: a Novel in Poems A collection of over 100 poems recounting the ups and downs of one adolescent girl 's school year.
	Kristine Wright. A Teen Writer's Dream, Poetically Correct Sponsored by A Teen Writer's Dream, this is the premiere edition of collections of poetry written by incredibly talented teens. This isn't your average teen poetry, though. This work runs the gamut of emotions, and will appeal to all ages of poetry lovers.
	WritersCorps. Paint Me Like I Am: Teen Poems Paint Me Like I am is a remarkable collection of poems by teens who have taken part in writing programs run by a national nonprofit organization called WritersCorps.
Want to write your own poetry?  Check out these book for great tips!
	Gary Glazner. Poetry Slam: the Competitive Art of Performance Poetry   An assortment of slam poems and articles about the slams (setting up, judging, becoming participants, and group pieces).
	Paul Janeczko. How to Write Poetry Provides practical advice with checklists on the art of writing poetry .
	Paul Janeczko & Cathy Bobak. Poetry from A to Z: a Guide for Young Writers   Tips for writing your own poetry.