Bibliographic information: Seventeen Magazine (February, 2010). Editor-in-chief Jessica Musumeci. Hearst Magazines, Vol.69, No.2.
Plot Summary: Seventeen Magazine is written for teenage girls. The content of the magazine covers areas about fashion and celebrities, makeup and hair, health and diet, lifestyles and a section called "Your Life". The articles are brief and most of the magazine is comprised of photographs.
Critical Evaluation: Seventeen Magazine is very popular with teenage girls because its content is tailored to things that teens care about or are interested in. For example, issues typically have articles on sex and guys and may answer questions that teens may be too embarrassed to ask.
Reader's Annotation: Teens! Get the latest and best advice on fashion, makeup and hair from Seventeen Magazine.
Information about the Publisher: Hearst bought Seventeen Magazine in 2003 from Primedia. Hearst Corporation is headquartered in New York City. It is one of the nation's largest diversified media companies with interests in broadcasting, magazines, newspapers, cable, Internet and real estate. Frank A. Bennack Jr. is Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and George R. Hearst Jr. is Chairman of the Board.
Genre: Teen Magazine
Curriculum Ties: Health
Book talking Ideas: Teens, get the latest scope on great hair and makeup, celebrities, fashion trends and guys! Do you want to know if you're really in love? Find out in the latest issue of Seventeen Magazine.
Reading Level/Interest Age: 13 to early 20's
Challenge Issues: Some of the content may be controversial such as discussions of sex, masturbation and so on.
Reason for Inclusion: Seventeen Magazine is very popular among teen girls. Although the content may appear somewhat superficial, the magazine does contain some informative information that concern teens.
No comments:
Post a Comment