Seventeen

Shoket, Ann. Seventeen. Publisher varies, printed monthly since 1944. ISSN: 0037-301X

Plot
Seventeen magazine offers beauty and fashion tips for teenage girls. In addition they also run cover stories on teen celebrities and write articles about dating or serious issues that teens deal with.

Critical Evaluation
At first it seemed that this magazine only existed to convince girls to spend tons of money on clothes and accessories they don't need. As it turns out, the magazine does give good beauty tips that focuses on bringing out natural beauty using bargained priced make-up. Also, the magazine also contain articles that address some very hard teen issues such as addictions, abuse and coming of age issues. At the end of these articles they also give tips on how teens can help themselves.

Reader's Annotation
Teenagers, get some helpful tips on beauty, fashion and serious issues. Also, meet some teen celebrities and how they deal with the same everyday life issues as everyone else.

About the Author
The current editor in chief is Ann Shoket. She has worked previously as a reporter for The American Lawyer.

The magazine Seventeen was founded in 1944 by Walter Anenberg's Triangle Publications, since then the magazine has gone through different ownership. Currently Hearst owns the magazine since buying it from Primedia in 2003.

Genre
Magazine

Curriculum
None

Book Talking Ideas
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Reading Level/Interest Age
12+

Challenge Issues
None

Why Included in Selection
it is a fun colorful magazine that is written for teenage girls.