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September / October 2004
Chris Dodge Utne magazine
Teen Voices, now in its 13th year, is a
nonprofit quarterly written and edited by girls and young women.
Recent issues have included firsthand accounts about eating
disorders, race relations, and an inaugural visit to the
gynecologist, as well as interviews with inspirational women and a
list of '10 reality shows that should be on TV.' $19.95/4 issues
from Box 120-027, Boston, MA 02112;
www.teenvoices.com
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New Moon: The Magazine for Girls and Their
Dreams is a bimonthly by and for girls ages 8 to 14. Each
edition contains art and poetry by girls, a peer advice column,
letters, and a variety of articles. One recent issue focused on
music and dance, while another profiled 25 girls-to show that
'girls who aren't supermodels or movie stars are still special.'
$29/6 issues from 34 E. Superior St. #200, Duluth, MN 55802;
www.newmoon.org
Dream/Girl: The Arts Magazine for Girls, a
venue for girls' writing and art, is also a good source of book
reviews, articles about diverse female role models, and all sorts
of practical tips. Recent issues have included a pictorial profile
of documentary photographer Marion Post Wolcott and a five-step
guide to making envelopes. $22.95/6 issues from Box 51867, Durham,
NC 27717; www.dgarts.com
Shameless, a new self-proclaimed 'progressive
magazine for teenage girls,' focuses on female empowerment. The
Summer 2004 introductory issue profiles a teen comedy duo and a
women's radio collective at McGill University, and includes a good
assortment of reviews, advice, and how-to info about everything
from silk-screening to 'earth-friendly' menstrual products. $22
Canadian in U.S., $12 in Canada/3 issues from Box 68548, 360A Bloor
St. W., Toronto, ON M5S 1X1, Canada;
www.shamelessmag.com
Also noteworthy: Girl Press, publisher of 'strong books
for strong girls' (most recently Girl Director: A How-to Guide
for the First-Time Flat Broke Film Maker) and
Gurl.com (a Web site devoted to
girls' issues).
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