NEW FEATURES FOR NOVEMBER

They’re Cute and Sweet – and They Kick Ass!
In this sneak peek from our November print issue, Teen Voices explores the cupcake craze that’s sweeping the nation.

Speaking Up Is Slammin’!
We talk to two girls from the Boston Youth Poetry Slam Team about their experiences writing and performing their poetry.

Plastic Surgery: Not All It’s Cut Out to Be
Thousands of teen girls are getting breast implants without knowing the risks. Our teen editors explore the realities of plastic surgery.

One Grrl’s Film Is Helping Kids in Foster Care
Through the organization Reel Grrls, our activist of the month Naomi Nelson is creating a documentary to help children in foster care get the education they need.

Powerscopes
Hey, strong Sagittarians! See what the stars have in store for you this month – and read about famous ladies who share your sign.

Love Poems
We showcase teens’ poetry about love, heartache, and getting over someone.

Good Reads
We’ve got great new fiction from 16-year-old teen contributor Sienna Cornish.

OCTOBER FEATURES

Is Urban Fiction Your Addiction?
Urban fiction, or “street lit,” is becoming increasingly popular among teen girls. What is this phenomenon and why is it sparking a reading frenzy?

Girls and Urban Fiction
Some of our teen editors interviewed author Rachel Skerritt about the way girls and women are portrayed in urban fiction novels.

Preventing Teen Suicide
We talk with Roberta Hurtig, executive director of Samaritans, a group that helps teens who are going through a crisis.

Teens Dealing With Pregnancy
A teen finding out she is pregnant must make some of the most difficult decisions of her life. We talk with women who have faced the challenges of being a pregnant teen.

Activist of the Month: Megan Craysord-Noble
Megan Craysord-Noble launched the Fight to Live Campaign to raise awareness of eating disorders and the damage they do.