Teen Vogue

Teen Vogue Magazine 
Publisher:  Conde Nast Publication
Reading Level:  14 years and up
Genre:    Magazine

Annotation/Teaser:  Do you want to read about the latest in fashion and news on the hot new celebrities?  Then this is the magazine for you

Summary:  Teen Vogue is a magazine published ten times a year.  It is not the size of most magazines but is published in a 6x9 size to differentiate it from the bigger size, Vogue Magazine that is published for adults.  Teen Vogue highlights fashion and style through beautiful  photo images.  It also give beauty tips and keeps girls updated on the latest health and family issues. The magazine features the latest fashion news and hottest fashion and style celebrities in the industry.  There are also sections on education, charity (how to give back), and a PATA (people are talking about) which talks about the latest movies, gadgets, and music.  

Publisher:  

Condé Nast creates the world's best content for the world's most influential audiences.  The company attracts more than 164 million consumers across its twenty industry-leading print and digital media brands:  Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Brides, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Details, Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Wired, W, Lucky, Golf Digest, Golf World, Teen Vogue and Ars Technica.

The company launched Condé Nast Entertainment in 2011 to develop film, television and digital video programming.  Condé Nast also owns Fairchild Fashion Media (FFM) and its portfolio of comprehensive fashion journalism brands:  WWD, Style.com, Footwear News, NowManifest, Beauty Inc., M and Fairchild Summits.


Critical Evaluation:  Teen Vogue is full of pictures.  There is a lack of text in this magazine and it is mostly made up of pictures.  A lot of the pictures are even advertising but they all tie in with the fashion theme of this magazine.  The pictures and ads also relate the latest fashions and keep the reader up to date with what is going on in the fashion world.  The few articles that are in this magazine are well written and use language that is easy to understand for teens.  This magazine, while not something I would normally read, would have great appeal for teenagers that are interested in fashion and the hottest celebrities in the fashion world. 

Curriculum Ties:  N/A


Book Talk Ideas:   How would you like to hear all about the latest fashion and style?

Controversial Issues:  N/A

Defense:  There are no apparent challenge issues in this book.  If it were to be challenged I would do the following: 

*I will keep the library's selection policy on hand and memorized with a good understanding  of the standards and policies to show that the selection meets the standards. 

*I will keep good and bad reviews (both electronic and print) and make sure they are from reliable and respected sources such as School of Library Journal, Booklist, and YALSA. I will have copies of these reviews to give away. 

*I will confirm the library's position to provide intellectual freedom as stated in the Library Bill of Rights and keep a copy of this.

*I will keep a written rationale to justify the reasons this material is included in the collection, such as educational significance and curriculum ties.

*I will be respectful and calm and practice "active listening".

*I will make sure I read the material and are very familiar with it.

   

* I will keep a reconsideration form on file in the event that my other strategies don't work. 

Why I Chose This Magazine?  I chose this magazine because I think it is a great way for girls to keep with the latest in style, fashion, music, movies, and gadgets.  But, also, because I love the section on giving back that focuses on charity.  I think that Teen Vogue is a positive magazine for teen girls.