Teen Vogue

Teen Vogue. Gina Sanders (2003). www.teenvogue.com

Plot Summary

                Teen Vogue is a magazine all about fashion and beauty.  It is meant to be a teenage version of the iconic fashion magazine Vogue.  Each issue features a celebrity on the cover.  Inside there are beauty and fashion tips and information.  Teen Vogue tackles more serious topics in every issue that may not be present in other teen oriented magazines.  Some of these issues may include teen pregnancy and STDs. 

Critical Evaluation

                Teen Vogue is printed in a smaller format than most magazines, making it more compact and easier to carry around.  This makes the magazine stand out already.  Then the heavy emphasis on fashion and beauty make this a must read for any teen looking to keep her look fresh.  At times, the ad pages seem to bog down the rest of the content.  The magazine can appear quite cluttered because every page has a ton of color on it.  But the content is great.  The serious topic covered all are important information for teens to have and if they can read about it in a magazine and become more aware, all the better.

Reader’s Annotation

Teen Vogue is the teenager’s one stop shop for all things fashion related.

Author’s Information

As mentioned above, this magazine came into existence when those at Vogue decided to make a magazine specifically for teenagers.  The current editor in chief is Amy Astley.  In fact she has held that position ever since the launch of the magazine in 2003.

Genre

Magazine

Book Talking Ideas

This is a magazine for those girls who are really into fashion.  However, if someone is just getting interested in fashion, this magazine would also make a great read for them.  Anyone interested in young celebrities will also enjoy this magazine as there is usually one featured in every issue. 

Reading Level/Interest

15/15

Challenge Issues

Some parents might be ward of a magazine that includes articles about teenager STDs but the articles are always well written and contain good information that teens need to have. 

Why Include This Title?

This is a magazine designed especially for teenagers.  It is unique in its format and covers topics specifically for teens.  It is a perfect fit in a set of YA materials.