Title: Seventeen
Editor-in-Chief: Ann Shoket
Publisher: New York, NY: Heart Magazines
ISSN: 0037301X
http://www.seventeen.com
Summary: In publication since 1944, Seventeen has been a standby in teen magazine's for decades. Covering topics from beauty and health to boys and careers, teens are sure to be able to locate subjects of interest in each issue. $2.99 per issue from the newstand. Subscription of 12 issues for $10.
Critical Evaluation: Thoughtfully laid out, and with every detail clearly defined, Seventeen is probably the best of the magazines available especially for teens. It has fun quizzes and information on fashion, etc, but also contains more mature material such as teens finding their own images on the Internet after break-ups, internship nightmares, etc.
Editor Information: Ann Shocket keeps her own blog on the Seventeen website, but there is limited information available about her, beyond that she adores David Beckham, Adrian Grenier, Cherry Chapstick, and modern art. She is also to be found on the television series, America's Next Top Model.
Grades/Ages
Grades 8-12/Ages 13-19
Challenge Issues
Potential for trouble with younger teens looking at articles for the seventeen, and older, crowd. Would relate to parents or administrators that issues are not to be swept under the rug, and seeing them detailed in a reliable source is preferable to content to be found from young sources or often those on the Internet.
Why did you choose this book?
I chose this magazine because Seventeen has been in circulation so long, and appears to still be going strong, despite competition like Teen Vogue. I wanted to find a magazine for teens that contained topics more than just music, fashion, and celebrities.
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M (Magazine)
Title: M
Editor-in-Chief: Molly MacDermot
Publisher: Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Bauer Media Group, Inc.
ISSN: 15339149
http://www.mmm-mag.com
Summary: Upbeat and funky teen magazine, primarily geared toward music, movies, and fashion. The M stands for "musics, movies, and more", topics upon which the magazine does indeed give you bang for your buck (or rather your $3.99). 10 monthly volumes, at a subscription rate of $14.97.
Critical Evaluation: While the amount of information in the magazine is considerable, the flashy colors, continuous blurbs of content, and lack of continuity in design makes reading this magazine rather difficult. Teens will no doubt like the dozens of photos of their favorite stars, and the posters that are included in each issue. For teens that are looking for good articles, there may be disappointed, as even the topics such as animal rescue are limited to only a few paragraphs.
Editor Information: Molly MacDermot started her career at The New Yorker, and has also worked for Marie Claire and Redbook publications. Molly was one of the creators, and editors, of J-14, a magazine very similar to M in terms of its content and layout. She has also been a guest on MTV, VH1, and Inside Edition.
She launched M in 2001. Since that time, it has become the fastest growing teen entertainment magazine.
Grades/Ages
Grades 6-11/Ages 11-16
Challenge Issues
N/A
Why did you choose this book?
I chose this magazine because I hadn't seen it on the shelves before. Unlike the old standbys, Seventeen, J-14, and Teen Vogue, I thought this one might have something new to offer.
Editor-in-Chief: Molly MacDermot
Publisher: Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Bauer Media Group, Inc.
ISSN: 15339149
http://www.mmm-mag.com
Summary: Upbeat and funky teen magazine, primarily geared toward music, movies, and fashion. The M stands for "musics, movies, and more", topics upon which the magazine does indeed give you bang for your buck (or rather your $3.99). 10 monthly volumes, at a subscription rate of $14.97.
Critical Evaluation: While the amount of information in the magazine is considerable, the flashy colors, continuous blurbs of content, and lack of continuity in design makes reading this magazine rather difficult. Teens will no doubt like the dozens of photos of their favorite stars, and the posters that are included in each issue. For teens that are looking for good articles, there may be disappointed, as even the topics such as animal rescue are limited to only a few paragraphs.
Editor Information: Molly MacDermot started her career at The New Yorker, and has also worked for Marie Claire and Redbook publications. Molly was one of the creators, and editors, of J-14, a magazine very similar to M in terms of its content and layout. She has also been a guest on MTV, VH1, and Inside Edition.
She launched M in 2001. Since that time, it has become the fastest growing teen entertainment magazine.
Grades/Ages
Grades 6-11/Ages 11-16
Challenge Issues
N/A
Why did you choose this book?
I chose this magazine because I hadn't seen it on the shelves before. Unlike the old standbys, Seventeen, J-14, and Teen Vogue, I thought this one might have something new to offer.
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