Seventeen

Hearst Communications Inc. (2010). Seventeen. 54(4). 

Plot Summary

  Seventeen magazine has been a popular magazines for teen girls for years. Seventeen offers advice on hair, makeup, health, love, fashion and friends. The magazine also offers fun articles about college, celebrities, parties and fun. Seventeen also has great photographs, graphics, quizzes and contests that are aimed toward teen girls. This magazine is a carefree masterpiece that catches and holds the teenage girl's attention and answers any questions that they may have. 

Critical Evaluation

  I used to read Seventeen when I was a teenager and even though much has changed about the magazine, it still provides teen girls on advice that they may not normally receive for different reasons. I learned a lot from magazines like this and being an only child, I depended on my friends for advice which was not always accurate and I was glad to read about everyday things that I was curious about. Sure, some of the content is way out of the ballpark, but for the most part, this is a great magazine to share with teen girls. 

Readers Annotation

  Stay in the loop with Seventeen. 

Creator Information

  Seventeen was first published in 1944 by Walter Annenberg's Triangle Publications. News Corporation bought Triangle in 1988 and then sold it to K-III Communications in 1991. It was sold again to Hearst in 2003. Seventeen is written in over 12 different languages and is subscribed in over 10 countries worldwide. Ann Shoket became the editor in chief in 2007 after her career as editor in chief with CosmoGirl!. 

Genre

  Magazine

Curriculum Ties

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Reading Level/Interest Age

  9-12th grade/ Young Adult

Challenge Issues

 If any, libraries will refer to their Collection Development Policy. 

Reason for Selection

  I used to read this magazine when I was a teen and am pleased that it is still circulating among teenagers.