Girls' Life (magazine)

Girls' Life
Categories Teen magazine
Frequency Bimonthly
Publisher Karen Bokram
Founder Karen Bokram
First issue August 1994 (1994-August)
Country United States
Based in Baltimore
Language English
Website www.girlslife.com
ISSN 1078-3326

Girls' Life is an American teen magazine. It was launched in 1994 by Monarch Services. The magazine is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.[1]

History and profile

Issues of Girls' Life contain information and advice on topics such as fashion, cosmetics, hairstyles, relationships, peer pressure, time management, stress-relief, and self-esteem. Girls' Life website hosts a penpal program, games, and discussions. It is considered safe for younger girls, around age 12. The magazine cover has featured Disney stars, such as Laura Marano, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and The Cheetah Girls, and other celebrities such as Mandy Moore and Hayden Panettiere that may bring interest to older girls. Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Emma Roberts, Emma Watson, Selena Gomez, and Ashley Tisdale have appeared on the cover of Girls' Life magazine twice.

It covers a range of topics, from heavier topics such as dealing with racism, sexual abuse, and feelings for boys, as well as lighter topics such as fashion, beauty, skin care, embarrassing moments. There are often recipes, gift ideas, and interviews. The title "Girls Life" is a play on the magazine title "Boys' Life," which was first published in 1911.

The magazine was once notable for the fact it did not feature celebrities on the cover, but eventually began featuring celebrity covers, the first being Alexis Bledel of Gilmore Girls. The editor said this was because "celebrities sell more magazines". Other features include:

References

  1. ↑ "Children's Magazines". Book Market. Retrieved February 1, 2016.

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