New Moon articles from July 2008

New Moon archives from July 2008

Girl talk.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dear Readers, Welcome to our Super Sports and Great Games issue! Whether you participate in a team sport, like Nneoma, who loves to play soccer, or an individual sport, like Ella, who gets artistic with...

Sick of stereotypes.(dear luna)
July 1, 2008... Dear Luna, I'm new to the magazine, and I just read your "Coming of Age" issue (January/February 2008). In my family, all of the girls have themed parties at ages 13, 14, or 15. My party was last year, and my theme was books (since I love...

Speaking up.(dear luna)
July 1, 2008... Dear Luna, I agree with Julia, who wrote "Horses in My Heart" in the January/February 2007 issue. Why would people slaughter horses? I also disagree with animal testing. Animals are just as important as us humans, and they have a right to...

Cover art conversations.(dear luna)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Dear Luna, I'm writing in response to Tess, who wrote a complaint in the January/February 2008 issue about New Moon's cover art. She said, "the girls on the cover are super skinny, with perfect hair, and smooth skin, and they all wear...

Correction.(Correction notice)
July 1, 2008... In our May/June 2008 issue, Ciara asked what she could do to get more involved with New Moon. We let her know that she could hand out brochures to her friends, but we gave her the wrong number to call to request them. Oops! If you'd like to...

Keeping the Moon.(Young adult review)(Book review)
July 1, 2008... Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Meet Nicole, daughter of the famous Kiki Sparks, fitness guru and personal trainer of the masses. But before Kiki became famous, she and Nicole led a very different life....

Ask a girl.
July 1, 2008... Ask a girl is an advice column for you and by you. We help each other and take our problems seriously. Dear Ask a Girl: Last week I overheard my mom on the phone with my friend's mom and she was talking about how she's been looking...

Driven! Life in the fast lane.(GO GIRL!)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I race go-karts with the International Kart Federation and other supporting groups--such as the World Kart Association--around the United States. When I was 5 years old, I decided to try go-kart racing because it...

South African sun: science and sightseeing Sundays.(GLOBAL VILLAGE)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hello, my name is Indra. I'm 12 years old and I live in sunny South Africa! My family and I recently moved to Pretoria, one of South Africa's three capital cities. Each branch of governmental power has a capital:...

Peppermint crisp fridge tart.(Recipe)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You'll need: 1 package plain tennis biscuits (found in the world section of your grocery store) 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk 1 8-oz container whipped topping 1 3-oz solid mint chocolate bar ...

Just the facts!(Country overview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Country size: 471.443 sq mi Population: 43 million Religion: The majority of people are Christian. but there also are Muslim, Hindu and Jewish people. Languages: Afrikaans (similar to Dutch), English, Southern Ndebele, Xhosa,...

Wilma Rudolph: triumph on the track.(HERSTORY)(Biography)
July 1, 2008... When you achieve something that someone says you can't do, it always makes you feel good! So you can imagine how Wilma Rudolph felt when doctors told her she would never walk after she was diagnosed with polio. But she didn't let their words...

Aimee Mullins: running with the wind.(WOMEN'S WORK)(Interview)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Aimee Mullins was born, she was missing her fibula (calf) bones, so she grew up learning how to walk on artificial legs. But Aimee wasn't satisfied with just walking! By the time she graduated from college,...

Unique unicycler: riding into activism.
July 1, 2008... Every year, I have friends and family members sponsor me for the walk. They sponsor me by donating money to the AIDS Walk in my name. In 2005, I raised $6,000--it was the most I've ever raised! The AIDS Walk committee donates all of the money...

Staying in season: sports for any weather.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you have a favorite sport? Do you grab your softball glove and head to the field during the hot and hazy summer? Or do you tighten your skates and fly across the ice rink in the wintertime? If you're like me, you...

Voice box.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These days, girls can participate in any sport they choose--from soccer to gymnastics to snowboarding. While playing sports, girls learn how to work hard, manage their time well, and take good care of their bodies....

Team you! Fun sport alternatives.
July 1, 2008... Do you feel like you're more at in the pages of a book than on the playing field? Does the thought of lacing up a soccer cleat make you grimace? Then you're in good company! Not everyone likes sports, but sometimes it feels good to be active. I...

Draw luna.(Brief article)
July 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! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I think Luna is a young woman...

Super Sports and Great Games--a metaphor for Life.(poetry)(Poem)
July 1, 2008... Super Sports and Great Games --a metaphor for LIFE In sports, we always want to win. In life, we strive to succeed. In sports, we keep our eyes on the ball. In life, we keep focusing on our goals and dreams. ...

The Tide.(poetry)(Poem)
July 1, 2008... The Tide The tide beckons you As it breaks against the sandy shore Pulls you in Playful as a little girl Greets you like an old friend You never want to leave the spot Wet sand beneath your toes ...

Claire's high hopes.(FICTION)(Short story)
July 1, 2008... On Friday morning, Claire sat at her desk, trying to focus on her spelling lesson, but she couldn't concentrate. She was far too excited. That afternoon, Coach Jones was holding basketball tryouts, and Claire was determined to make the team....

Twitterpated! It's tough to have a crush.(BODY LANGUAGE)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You know how it starts. One day, out of the blue, you begin to feel awkward around your next-door neighbor, a classmate, or when you watch that celeb with the beautiful eyes on TV. You start to get butterflies in...

Perfect your pass: science behind sports.(SCIENCE SIDE EFFECTS)
July 1, 2008... The Game Did you know that more than 80 million women play basketball worldwide? Chances are, you have a friend or two--or even a whole bunch--who play basketball. You may even play yourself! Women in basketball In 1899, Senda...

How aggravating!(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When I brought a mini tool case to school, I sat down next to a girl who started to scoot away from me like I was contagious or like I was going to hurt her! If a boy had brought a tool case to school, people would...

Howling at the moon.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... My gym teacher timed the class to see how many sit-ups we could each do in a minute. I got 50, and felt very proud of myself! Two weeks later, the results were posted, and I found out that I got the highest score in my whole grade--I even beat...

Luna's Art Gallery.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I drew this picture because love cats and love to read. Helena Dukovich, 10 Virginia I drew these fairies when I was feeling relaxed. Annika Perez Krikorian, 11 Washington [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Cat tails.(Cartoon)
July 1, 2008... Hey Allie! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oh... hey Pera. Is something wrong? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yeah... we lost the soccer championship game... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Uh-oh... winning the championship was really...

Check out NewMoonClub.com!(INSIDE THE MOON)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... If you haven't stopped by to visit NewMoonClub.com yet, head there today! Read Dear Luna letters, share your Luna tics, and submit Ask a Girl questions and advice. The full site will launch in September and will have even more extras for New...

Did you know?(INSIDE THE MOON)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... This August, the 29th Olympics will be held in Beijing, China. Here are some fun Olympic facts: * The Olympic Games date all the way back to 776 B.C.! The first female champion was Kyniska of Sparta in 396 B.C. She won the tethrippon...

Thanks to our Computer Advisory Board.(INSIDE THE MOON)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... Each month, New Moon hosts a chat for members of the Computer Advisory Board. Members of the board share their thoughts and ideas for upcoming issues. Thanks moonhorse, emm, Gemini, Kathryn, PhoenixFawn45, kittylover2004, Rachel, Zoe,...

Brochure brigade.(INSIDE THE MOON)(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... A special thanks to Nora from Indiana, Ellie from New York, and Kaya from Washington for requesting New Moon brochures to hand out to their friends! Thanks for spreading the word! To request New Moon brochures to give to your friends,...

In the wild.(Cartoon)
July 1, 2008... POPPY, LET'S GO PLAY! WHICH STUFF DO YOU WANT TO PLAY WITH? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STUFF? NO, I MEAN LET'S MAKE UP STUFF. WHA? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] YOU KNOW, PRETEND, INVENT, IMAGINE? WITHOUT MY STUFF? ...

The last word.(Brief article)(Biography)
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Born in 1972 in Selma, Alabama, Mia Hamm has spent the better part of 35 years boldly breaking records in women's soccer. A fast runner from as early as 5 years old, Mia was her brother's secret weapon in...