Peach’s Picks Rating
Title:
Seventeen
Publication Information:
Publisher: Hearst Communications, Inc, New York, NY
Editor-in-Chief: Ann Shoket
ISSN: 0037-301X
Published 10 times a year with combined issues in December/January and June/July
Length:
Issues are approximately 140 pages
Summary:
Seventeen magazine is aimed at young women in high school and college. It addresses topical issues of concern including health, fashion, grooming, and popular culture. The March 2010 issue includes articles relating to fashion bargains, hairstyling, healthy eating, sexuality, and life issues. A section titled “Your Life” is included in each issue. The March 2010 issue includes an inspirational story about an athlete who lost her leg in a terrible accident, but is determined to play soccer again. Another article in this section discusses eating disorders and the effect a friend who has an eating disorder can have on other friends. Teen girls will be especially interested in the articles titled, “What Guys Really Think about Sex” and “Weird Things Dudes Do Before a Date”. The magazine regularly publishes interviews with famous people. The March 2010 issue features television personality Lauren Conrad. She discusses her life and offers a list of her current favorite books. The magazine is divided into topic sections with a horoscope on the last page. Each section has corresponding links to the Seventeen magazine website, http://www.seventeen.com/, where more information can be retrieved.
Critical Evaluation:
This magazine aimed at teen girls has been a staple since its inception in the 1940s. Throughout the years it has successfully transformed as cultural perceptions have changed. The articles are short and well-written, holding the reader’s attention. The magazine is printed on glossy paper using full color photographs. It is easy to distinguish the advertisements from the features. The topics are timely and speak frankly to issues encountered by teen girls. It is easy to identify Seventeen magazine with its title printed boldly at the top of the cover. The design of the cover is the same each month with an attractive photograph of a well-dressed, well-groomed young woman looking directly at the reader. The photograph is surrounded by tag lines for articles. The table of contents shows the cover photograph and breaks down the tag lines by page number. Color coding at top of each page gives the magazine a chapter-like feel, making it easy to locate sections. The pages are crowded and busy, but that design style is very popular. The March 2010 issue was lacking in ethnic diversity and only heterosexual issues were addressed. Also, the models are thin to normal sized. Fashion and grooming tips for larger young women could be included and integrated into each section of the magazine.
Reader’s Annotation:
If you’ve wondered what your boyfriend does before a date, check out the article, “Weird Things Dudes Do Before a Date”. Make sure to read the bargain fashion sections and you will turn you into a fashionista.
Author Information:
Not applicable
Genre:
Nonfiction – magazine – topical issues
Curriculum Ties:
Include in the library’s magazine browsing collection
Booktalking Ideas:
Use this issue to learn what type of jeans best flatter your body shape.
Seventeen
Publication Information:
Publisher: Hearst Communications, Inc, New York, NY
Editor-in-Chief: Ann Shoket
ISSN: 0037-301X
Published 10 times a year with combined issues in December/January and June/July
Length:
Issues are approximately 140 pages
Summary:
Seventeen magazine is aimed at young women in high school and college. It addresses topical issues of concern including health, fashion, grooming, and popular culture. The March 2010 issue includes articles relating to fashion bargains, hairstyling, healthy eating, sexuality, and life issues. A section titled “Your Life” is included in each issue. The March 2010 issue includes an inspirational story about an athlete who lost her leg in a terrible accident, but is determined to play soccer again. Another article in this section discusses eating disorders and the effect a friend who has an eating disorder can have on other friends. Teen girls will be especially interested in the articles titled, “What Guys Really Think about Sex” and “Weird Things Dudes Do Before a Date”. The magazine regularly publishes interviews with famous people. The March 2010 issue features television personality Lauren Conrad. She discusses her life and offers a list of her current favorite books. The magazine is divided into topic sections with a horoscope on the last page. Each section has corresponding links to the Seventeen magazine website, http://www.seventeen.com/, where more information can be retrieved.
Critical Evaluation:
This magazine aimed at teen girls has been a staple since its inception in the 1940s. Throughout the years it has successfully transformed as cultural perceptions have changed. The articles are short and well-written, holding the reader’s attention. The magazine is printed on glossy paper using full color photographs. It is easy to distinguish the advertisements from the features. The topics are timely and speak frankly to issues encountered by teen girls. It is easy to identify Seventeen magazine with its title printed boldly at the top of the cover. The design of the cover is the same each month with an attractive photograph of a well-dressed, well-groomed young woman looking directly at the reader. The photograph is surrounded by tag lines for articles. The table of contents shows the cover photograph and breaks down the tag lines by page number. Color coding at top of each page gives the magazine a chapter-like feel, making it easy to locate sections. The pages are crowded and busy, but that design style is very popular. The March 2010 issue was lacking in ethnic diversity and only heterosexual issues were addressed. Also, the models are thin to normal sized. Fashion and grooming tips for larger young women could be included and integrated into each section of the magazine.
Reader’s Annotation:
If you’ve wondered what your boyfriend does before a date, check out the article, “Weird Things Dudes Do Before a Date”. Make sure to read the bargain fashion sections and you will turn you into a fashionista.
Author Information:
Not applicable
Genre:
Nonfiction – magazine – topical issues
Curriculum Ties:
Include in the library’s magazine browsing collection
Booktalking Ideas:
Use this issue to learn what type of jeans best flatter your body shape.
Some people think you can catch an eating disorder from a friend. Can you?
Reading Level/Interest Age:
Ages 14-19
Other publications intended for a similar market:
Teen Vogue
Marie Claire
Glamour
Challenge Issues:
Discussion of sexual issues
Deal with challenge by having a challenge policy in place, selection policy in place (ALA policies). Meet with library administration if necessary.
Why this work is included in Peach’s Picks:
This magazine has been a staple of teen girls since it began publishing. The YA librarian at my local public library branch suggested it saying that Seventeen is very popular with all girls. It receives four peaches for authentically addressing the issues of teen girls. Five peaches might have been awarded if the March 2010 issue had been more diverse including ethnicities and larger sized young women.
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/Seventeen-2-year/dp/B000LXS9PE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=magazines&qid=1272153453&sr=8-1
References:
Wikipedia. (2010). “Seventeen (magazine)”. Wikipedia. Retrieved, February 28, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seventeen_(magazine)
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