What is "cool" with 6 year olds and teenagers just now?

[melodys_angel]

I agree with the durable bag.  When I was in highschool mine would break all the time because of all the books I had to carry.  I swear I was lugging atleast 15 pounds with me at any given time!

I don't know about now a days but anything space related is pretty cool and unisex.

[LadyMoondancer]

Sadly they aren't even in foster care, but in homeless shelters. 

I feel a durable bag is important, but also something "cool", something to really get excited about and that will help them feel like they fit in.  Hopefully I can find some fairly well-made character backpacks.  Sounds like Shopkins are the way to go!

I also bought a brand new JanSport off eBay for $20.

[DappledHazel]

I honestly have no idea and I'm a teenager myself. My Little Pony is a good idea for a backpack though. I'd suggest maybe also backpacks with animals like kittens?