New Moon articles from January 2008

New Moon archives from January 2008

Girl talk.
January 1, 2008... Dear Readers, Hello from Tori and Hannah! This issue of New Moon is important. The Girls Editorial Board wanted to create an entire issue about growing up, so that's why we've titled this issue "Through the Looking Glass (coming of Age)."...

Dear Luna.(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... I'm Luna, the spirit of New Moon! Do you have something to say to me? I love to hear from you! Write to me! Dear Luna, I love your magazine. It inspires me to appreciate life more and to live it in a fun way! Almost every day I go to...

A Smart Girl's Guide to Starting Middle School.(Brief article)(Book review)
January 1, 2008... A Smart Girl's Guide to Starting Middle School by Julie Williams Is this your first year of middle school? Will you be making the move to middle school next fall? If you answered yes to either question, then you should read A Smart Girl's...

Ask a Girl.
January 1, 2008... Dear Ask a Girl, I've been getting sad a lot lately. My parents and my music teacher want me to do Northern Regionals, a competition for musicians. I did it last year, mostly because other people wanted me to. I don't want to do it again,...

Rewriting Ophelia: giving girls a happy ending.(Go, Girl!)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In seventh grade I joined Club Ophelia, in which middle-school girls learn about positive relationship skills. The program had a unique activity: to write and perform a play! Club Ophelia is named after Ophelia...

Arabian adventures: sand dunes, spiders, and shopping.(Global Village: Saudi Arabia)(Country overview)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jana's point of view Can you imagine riding on a camel for fun, zooming around on sand dunes in a buggy or finding insects the size of your fist? If you live in Saudi Arabia like me, you can! On Saturday mornings...

Tahirih: strong mission despite opposition: unveiling women's rights in Persia.(Herstory)(Biography)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Her crime was showing her face. Her mission was to stop the unfair treatment of women. In spite of fierce opposition, she openly defied Middle Eastern customs by becoming the first Persian woman to unveil herself in...

Zlata's story: writing through wartime.(Women's Work)(Interview)
January 1, 2008... Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a country ravaged by war? Starting at the age of 11, Zlata Filipovic feared for her life and endured severe hardships. As a young girl living in war-torn Bosnia, Zlata kept a diary about...

Glimpse in the past.(Coming of age in different decades)(Interview)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Would you ever think of drawing a line down the back of your leg to make it look like you had pantyhose on, or listening only to records, not CDs or MP3s? Well, you might not be able to picture it, but we bet your...

Great dates with mom: taking time for two.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When I was really young, my family started a tradition of going on dates with each other individually. Sometimes I go on dates with my mom, and sometimes I go with my dad. Why take the time to go on a date with your...

Celebrating you: cultural coming of age ceremonies.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Traditional or unique, coming of age ceremonies celebrate you and your passage into womanhood. Girls all over the world participate in coming of age ceremonies within their communities, cultures, and religions....

Voice box.
January 1, 2008... Welcome to Voice Box, where we discuss hot topics. This time, we want you to think about age limits on social-networking Web sites. Many of you probably use a computer every day. Whether you use it for school, entertainment, or both, the...

On the road again: 5 tips for making the move.
January 1, 2008... Have you ever been the new kid at school, or had to learn a new house address and phone number? If you've moved a few times, like me, then I'm sure you can relate! Moving is hard, but sometimes you have to do it--especially if your parents...

I Am Important.(Poetry)(Poem)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I Am Important I may be only a whisper in a sea of voices, I may be only a blade of grass on a lawn, I may be one flower in a garden, a minnow in an ocean, a grain of sand on a beach, one star in...

Who I Am.(Poetry)(Poem)
January 1, 2008... Who I Am They ask me who I am I say myself No one but me They ask why I do what I do I say because that's what I like They can't stop me From doing what I love They can't stop me From being...

Draw Luna.
January 1, 2008... Luna is the spirit of New Moon. What do you think she looks like? Every girl's idea is different, and that's the way we like it. Let your imagination run wild, and send us a drawing! I believe Luna is a beautiful guitar with a big heart and...

The girl with the iron foot: try this on for size.(Fiction)(Short story)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ONCE THERE WAS A GIRL with an iron foot. Her father was a blacksmith, and they lived together by a stream at the edge of the forest. They could see the chimney smoke from the nearest village, but they seldom went to...

Kick cramps to the curb: parting with period pain.(Body Language)
January 1, 2008... Sometimes you don't even feel them, and sometimes they're all you can think about. They're CRAMPS, and they can make you feel awful during your period. So what's the deal? Cramps can be uncomfortable, but they play an important role in keeping...

Mirror, mirror, on the wall: reflection perception.(Science Side Effects)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] People might think that mirrors are a modern invention, but they're not! Some mirrors, found in Egyptian tombs, are more than 4,000 years old! Originally, mirrors were flat pieces of shiny metal. In the 1500s,...

How Aggravating!
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How Aggravating! is where we voice our opinions about what's unfair to girls and women. What makes you mad? What drives you crazy? What's unfair in your life? Tell us about it! Sec page 8 for submission...

Howling at the moon.
January 1, 2008... Howl out your moments of power and sing about the good things in your life! How do you make life better for girls? Do you know someone who creates equality? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What do you see that's inspiring? Tell us about...

Luna's art gallery.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Welcome to Luna's Art Gallery! We're proud to present the work of two fabulous artists. I drew this to show that nobody's perfect and there are many ways to be beautiful. Virginia Harness, 9 Idaho ...

Cat tails.(Cartoon)
January 1, 2008... Sigh... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hey, Pera! Hey... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Something wrong? Yeah... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Well, my birthday's coming up, so I asked my parents if I could get a pet, but they...

In the wild.(Cartoon)
January 1, 2008... MARTA, DO YOU EVER FEEL WEIRD? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BIG AND SMALL, ANGRY AND JOYFUL, OVERBEARING AND INVISIBLE? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DUMB AND BRILLIANT? SCARED AND FEARLESS? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHARMING AND...

The last word.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully and yell for help if you need it." --Judy Blume Judy Blume, author of children's books such as Blubber, Iggie's House, It's Not the End of the World and...