Girl's Life Magazine

Girl’s Life Magazine

Publisher: October/November 2009 issue

Age: 11 and up

Genre: Periodicals

Summary: This popular teen magazine is strictly for girls, and includes many things such as fashion picks, makeup hints, hairstyles, celebrity news, quizzes, advice columns, advertisements, and even workout routines.  There are articles about eating/diets, deployed parents, anger, and how to deal with stress.  There are lists of suggested movies, books, and music; as well as a plug for YALSA’s Teen Read Week.    

Personal Thoughts: A fun and interesting look into teen popular culture.  Even though it was a year old, much of the information inside is still useful and interesting, even to an adult.  There are advice columns where girls can write in with their concerns in an anonymous setting that allows them to get answers without judgment.  I don’t know that I would suggest this to every teenage girl, but at least is has some useful information presented as well.