Review of Popular Teen Magazines

Which Subcriptions Are Best for Teenagers?

© Mary McCarthy

Mar 22, 2008
Teen Voices- Something Different, Teen Voices.com
A magazine subscription is the perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for teen. Here's how to tell the differences between the teen mags on the market.

A magazine subscription makes a great gift for a teen. But how do you know which one to choose? Really, one of the best and easiest ways to choose a magazine for teens is to consider which magazine you like reading best... most major magazines have a 'teen' version that would make the perfect gift. Here’s a quick look at which teen magazines are out in the market and how to tell the differences.

Teen Vogue

Unquestionably one of the coolest teen magazines, Teen Vogue is a cutting-edge teen publication with top-notch articles on fashion, relationships, health, trends, and tons of fun contests, polls and more on their adorable website at teenvogue.com.

YM

Moms may remember reading Young Miss back in the day. The now-abbreviated YM is magazine dedicated to teenage women, with a contemporary flair and a youthful sense of style. Their website at YM.com features pages on Beauty, Body, Stars, Style, and Private Life and includes quizzes, polls and other fun teen stuff.

Seventeen

Seventeen is one of the most recognizable magazines in the industry for the modern teenage girl. The monthly mag features hot fashion trends for teens, beauty and style tips, relationship advice, and the latest teen celebrity news. Their website at seventeen.com is a hot spot for teen girls, featuring fun and games, shopping, lots of photos and cool articles.

Girls' Life

Girl's' Life Magazine is another very popular magazine for girls 10 to 15. Each issue is packed with advice on friends, family, school, and crushes, as well as real stories about real girls facing the challenges of growing up. Their website at Girlslife.com is pink- bubble-gum-lipgloss cute.

Teen

Teen features the latest trends and information on fashion, beauty, boys, dating, celebrities, quizzes, and horoscopes for girls age 12 to 19. Their website, Teenmag.com, offers lots of info for teenagers and also helps teens find the perfect prom gown with their sister publication, Teen Prom.

Teen People

Similar to the regular weekly People magazine -- but it is exclusively for teens! Teen People allows teenagers to read intimate profiles of their favorite celebrities and hear inspiring stories of other teenagers.

Cosmo Girl!

Fans of Cosmopolitan will love this one. CosmoGirl! features all the hot teen topics- guys, beauty, fashion, money, parents, school, changing bodies, and more.

Teen Voices

Looking for an alternative to the boy-crazy, fashion obsessed teen magazine? Teen Voices is a magazine written by, for and about teenage girls from around the world, touching upon the real life issues that affect them. Teen Voices was built on a foundation of women who believe in the capabilities, power, and strength of the female voice.

Other Teen Magazines

Other teen magazines that are more specialized but which have many fans include American Girl, American Cheerleader, Guideposts Sweet 16, J-14 and Elle Girl. A great way to choose teen magazines is by visiting the websites of the magazines. Check out a listing of top teen magazines.

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