Seventeen magazine

Editor-in-Chief: Ann Shoket. Published by hearst communications, inc. ISSN 0037-301X

Summary: “Fashion Tips & Beauty Tips!” “Guys & Sex!” “Fun Spring Makeup!” screams the cover of Seventeen Magazine. Full of ads for clothes and makeup, the magazine doesn’t seem to have changed much over the years. Sections include fashion, beauty, health and love life. Visit the website at http://www.seventeen.com/

Critical Evaluation: Clearly aimed at teenage girls, the message is appearance, appearance, appearance. The issue I picked up did have some useful messages about condoms and an inspiring article of a girl soccer player who lost her leg in a car accident, so it’s not all fluff. The articles are, however, very brief.

Reader's Annotation: Lots of beauty and fashion tips.

About the author: The magazine has been published since 1944 and is owned by the Hearst Corporation. (http://www.linkedin.com/companies/seventeen-magazine)

Curriculum ties: N/A

Booktalking Ideas: If you want to know what's fashionable in the teen world, this is the magazine.

Reading Level/Interest Age: young women age 12 -24.

Challenge issues: The issue I saw did talk about condoms.

Why chosen: I chose this magazine because of its popularity.