November 21, 2009
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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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