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1. Bibliographic Information
Shoket, A. (Ed.). (April 2010). Seventeen, 69(4).
178 pages
Subscription of Orange County Public Library: Brea Public Library
#0175260945/54
2. Plot Summary
The April edition of Seventeen is organized into categories: fashion, beauty, health, love life, and your life. The fashion articles focus on clothing that is now in style including bleached denim, full ensembles for less, finding clothes that fit your body type, swimwear, and tips from people in the business like Lauren Conrad. In the beauty section, the magazine offers advice all about hair: from hairstyles that fit every face shape, to Prom updos. In health, there are examples of diets to try, going green, tips for girls’ health, and how to get flat abs. Love life offers teens an example of how and how not to flirt, the magazine’s latest celebrity crushes, and the ability to determine if your boyfriend is cheating on you. Lastly, your life focuses more on human interest stories. One article looks at a teenager’s addiction to shoplifting, while others are more based upon experiences like being a Tyra Banks intern, what really goes on at college parties, and how to help Haiti. There is also a miscellaneous section in the back of the magazine which focuses on celebrity interviews, more clothes, and an article on what to do if your mom is a “cougar.”
3. Critical Evaluation
This magazine is very similar to the majority of the magazines for teens as well as the magazines previously reviewed. Most of the articles are based upon pop culture and what is considered to be “in.” Additionally, while some of the articles might answer some questions, the majority of the articles are more fluff than actual content. For example, even the article about teenagers who are tired of their moms trying to date younger men becomes a means to show how celebrities and television shows perpetuate the issue. Thus, reinforcing current popular television shows as well as actresses and socialites. While only two readers are actually allowed to weigh in on how moms like these can affect them, the article does not really provide sound advice for teens that do face this “issue.” Nevertheless, there are some positive aspects of the magazine. There does seem to be a more balanced representation of cultures among the models for the fashion pages. Furthermore, it does provide teens the ability to feel connected both with today’s culture and other teens. Ultimately, Seventeen is a light magazine that provides teens the ability to relax with mindless entertainment.
4. Reader’s Annotation
Know the current fashion trends, beauty and health secrets, and love for teens in Seventeen.
5. Information about the Author
Ann Shoket became editor in chief of Seventeen in 2007. Before being employed at Seventeen she has worked for CosmoGirl, and senior editor with Parade’s teen news magazine, React. She also created the independent Web magazine Tag and was a reporter with Steven Brill’s The American Lawyer.
6. Genre
Magazine: Teen Life, Fashion, Beauty, Pop Culture
7. Curriculum Ties
N/A
8. Booktalking Ideas
- Do you feel that this magazine accurately portrays a teen’s life?
- How does popular culture and style affect the content of the magazine?
9. Reading Level/Interest Age
I would recommend this magazine to mostly teen girls aged 15-18.
10. Challenge Issues
The only possible challenges I could see occurring in this issue might have to do with moral dilemmas, such as the magazine telling teens that sometimes it might be okay to keep quiet about cheating on your boyfriend/girlfriend. Ultimately, though I do not see this magazine as being challenged. Nevertheless, if a challenge did occur I would recommend people to the ALA’s website on challenge guidelines and forms found at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/challengeslibrarymaterials/index.cfm
11. Why was it Selected?
I wanted to include a magazine that focused on teen lives rather than just fashion or sports.
12. Citations
Challenges to library materials. (2010). In American Library Association. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/challengeslibrarymaterials/index.cfm
Shoket, A. (Ed.). (April 2010). Seventeen, 69(4).
178 pages
Subscription of Orange County Public Library: Brea Public Library
#0175260945/54
2. Plot Summary
The April edition of Seventeen is organized into categories: fashion, beauty, health, love life, and your life. The fashion articles focus on clothing that is now in style including bleached denim, full ensembles for less, finding clothes that fit your body type, swimwear, and tips from people in the business like Lauren Conrad. In the beauty section, the magazine offers advice all about hair: from hairstyles that fit every face shape, to Prom updos. In health, there are examples of diets to try, going green, tips for girls’ health, and how to get flat abs. Love life offers teens an example of how and how not to flirt, the magazine’s latest celebrity crushes, and the ability to determine if your boyfriend is cheating on you. Lastly, your life focuses more on human interest stories. One article looks at a teenager’s addiction to shoplifting, while others are more based upon experiences like being a Tyra Banks intern, what really goes on at college parties, and how to help Haiti. There is also a miscellaneous section in the back of the magazine which focuses on celebrity interviews, more clothes, and an article on what to do if your mom is a “cougar.”
3. Critical Evaluation
This magazine is very similar to the majority of the magazines for teens as well as the magazines previously reviewed. Most of the articles are based upon pop culture and what is considered to be “in.” Additionally, while some of the articles might answer some questions, the majority of the articles are more fluff than actual content. For example, even the article about teenagers who are tired of their moms trying to date younger men becomes a means to show how celebrities and television shows perpetuate the issue. Thus, reinforcing current popular television shows as well as actresses and socialites. While only two readers are actually allowed to weigh in on how moms like these can affect them, the article does not really provide sound advice for teens that do face this “issue.” Nevertheless, there are some positive aspects of the magazine. There does seem to be a more balanced representation of cultures among the models for the fashion pages. Furthermore, it does provide teens the ability to feel connected both with today’s culture and other teens. Ultimately, Seventeen is a light magazine that provides teens the ability to relax with mindless entertainment.
4. Reader’s Annotation
Know the current fashion trends, beauty and health secrets, and love for teens in Seventeen.
5. Information about the Author
Ann Shoket became editor in chief of Seventeen in 2007. Before being employed at Seventeen she has worked for CosmoGirl, and senior editor with Parade’s teen news magazine, React. She also created the independent Web magazine Tag and was a reporter with Steven Brill’s The American Lawyer.
6. Genre
Magazine: Teen Life, Fashion, Beauty, Pop Culture
7. Curriculum Ties
N/A
8. Booktalking Ideas
- Do you feel that this magazine accurately portrays a teen’s life?
- How does popular culture and style affect the content of the magazine?
9. Reading Level/Interest Age
I would recommend this magazine to mostly teen girls aged 15-18.
10. Challenge Issues
The only possible challenges I could see occurring in this issue might have to do with moral dilemmas, such as the magazine telling teens that sometimes it might be okay to keep quiet about cheating on your boyfriend/girlfriend. Ultimately, though I do not see this magazine as being challenged. Nevertheless, if a challenge did occur I would recommend people to the ALA’s website on challenge guidelines and forms found at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/challengeslibrarymaterials/index.cfm
11. Why was it Selected?
I wanted to include a magazine that focused on teen lives rather than just fashion or sports.
12. Citations
Challenges to library materials. (2010). In American Library Association. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/challengeslibrarymaterials/index.cfm
Huffington Post.com. (2010). Ann Shoket. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ann-shoket
Magazine.org. (n.d.). Ann Shoket, editor-in-chief: Seventeen. Retrieved from http://www.magazine.org/ASSETS/EDC3850D6DAF4AC9B572E9F7D9C72EFD/Shoket_Ann.pdf
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Blue, T. (2010). Nina Dobrev covers seventeen magazine. Retrieved from http://tengossip.com/2010/03/03/nina-dobrev-covers-seventeen-magazine/
13. Awards
None known at present, however according to the Huffington Post, Seventeen is the highest selling teen magazine since 2003.
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