Teen Vogue (Magazine)

Teen Vogue

Teen Vogue, Code Nast, New York. ISSN: 1540-2215

Summary

Teen Vogue is a fashion and celebrity magazine for teenagers. Published by the same company as sister magazine Vogue, Teen Vogue is published ten times a year. Along with a companion website and social media platforms, there is the Teen Vogue handbook, which is a guide for teenagers looking to  enter the fashion industry. Monthly features are on young celebrities, actresses, and singers, such as Chloe Grace Moretz and Shailene Woodley. Regular articles include features on fashion collections, young designers, up and coming actresses, and hair and makeup tips. “People Watching” features interviews with teen designers, bloggers, and trend setters from around the world.  Both celebrities and “normal” teens are featured and interviewed throughout the magazine.  Several monthly articles also go into more mature topics, such as family members with autism, dating violence, and preparing for college. Mini magazines with themes such as Prom, Holidays, and Back to School are also seasonally included with the regular magazine.

Critical Evaluation

The magazine itself is laid out nicely. The articles are short, but sweet, there aren’t too many ads bombarding the readers, and there’s always a positive spin on things, even with some of the more serious topics.  The articles have a nice mix of fluff and substance within them.  The articles about the celebrities make them seem more down to earth, and it’s refreshing to find articles about average teenagers as well.

I was pleased to see more serious articles such as the one about dating violence. While the articles don’t read like something from the “New York Times,” I think it’s great that teen magazines are informing and educating their young readers about serious topics.  Articles like these also separate Teen Vogue from other teen magazines, as well as giving the magazine more maturity over say, American Girl or Girl’s Life.  Teen Vogue would be a great addition for a library’s teen section, and has something to please any teenage girl.

Reader’s Annotation

Looking for a teen magazine with more than just fashion and beauty? With articles on serious topics, and interviews with teens like you, Teen Vogue is more than your average fashion magazine.

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Reading Level/Interest Age

13+

Grades 8+

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Why Included?

I included Teen Vogue because it’s a personal favorite among our teen patrons.  I also liked the variety of articles and the maturity of the magazine.