New Moon articles from September 2007

New Moon archives from September 2007

Girl talk.
September 1, 2007... Dear readers, Selene would like to say, "Hello readers, we've missed you!," but Madeline would rather say, "salutations, fellow female Homo sapiens!" As you can see, we're very different from each other. That's why we sometimes get into...

Find the 10 Luna Tics hiddesn in every issue!
September 1, 2007... The issue's Luna Tics are drawn by Melanie, 12, from Bainbridge Island, Washington, and Emily, 13, from Manasquan, New Jersey. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Dear Luna.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... Dear Luna, My aunt got me a subscription to New Moon for Christmas, but before that, I'd never heard of it. Now I LOVE it. You and the GEB do such a great job choosing topics and making it perfect. When I read your magazine, I feel like I...

The Dear One.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2007... The Dear One by Jacqueline Woodson The Dear One, by Jacqueline Woodson, is well-written and powerful. It starts out with 12-year-old Feni learning that Rebecca, a teenage girl, will be coming to stay with her and her mother for awhile....

Draw Luna.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... 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 made Luna an owl because have an owl named Luna. ...

Ask a Girl: Ask a Girl is an advice column for you and by you. We help each other and take our problems seriously.
September 1, 2007... Dear Ask a Girl: I got breasts early, and there's this boy in my class who has made sexual comments about me and my friends before. I'm afraid he's going to say something weird to me. What should I do? Maude, 9 * Massachusetts Your...

Beyond the Limai Mountains: an American girl in China.(Go, Girl!)
September 1, 2007... I've never been a typical American kid. Now, I'm even less so--unless your definition of a "typical American kid" is a kid who has gone to school in China. My mom is Chinese, and I've traveled to China with her. I love everything about it:...

Things are heating up! Fires, fiestas, and fashion.(Global Village: Spain)(Country overview)
September 1, 2007... Here in Spain, we love to have fun! Every day of the year, there's a fiesta (party) happening somewhere. That's because every day corresponds with the name of a saint, and we celebrate to honor the saints. If a saint is really important, then...

Ugly Ducklings: a playwright teaches how to play right!(Women's Work)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... You know the story about the ugly duckling that grows into a beautiful swan? I interviewed Carolyn Gage, a playwright who has created a new twist on the fairy tale. Carolyn wrote a controversial play called Ugly Ducklings that shows how...

A game by any other name: unraveling the Monopoly mystery.(Herstory)
September 1, 2007... Have you ever wondered who invented the games we play? In the case of Monopoly[R], one of the most popular games in the world, the answer might surprise you! You can find out who invented Monopoly by looking at the patent number. On new...

The sports goal: just for kicks or in it to win?(Debates!)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Debaat #1 [] Make memories [] Make the win Making Memories I play hockey, and my coach tells me it's better to have fun than to win. I agree. Winning can make the game fun, but there are other aspects to sports, such as spending time...

The cell phone sell: distraction or satisfaction?(Debates!)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Debate #2 [] Distraction [] Satisfaction Do you have a cell phone? Cell phones still cause controversy, even though almost 60% of tweens and teens use them. Some girls think cell phones provide safety, convenience, and fun, others argue...

Hello, dolly! Is the Barbie image hurting your body image?(Debates!)
September 1, 2007... Debate #3 [] Long live Barbie [] Bye bye, Barbie You know her--the blonde, skinny doll that no woman could really look like. Ruth Handler, creator of Barbie[R], introduced the doll in 1959. Kids have played with her ever since. Some people...

Behind bars: can we move beyond prison walls?(Debates!)
September 1, 2007... Debate #4 [] Prison works [] Prison doesn't work For most people, going to prison is only an imaginary nightmare. But for others, it's a reality. Does prison keep law-abiding citizens safe, or is it a cruel punishment that doesn't stop...

Should you tell? 6 girls debate about "doing the right thing.".(Debates!)(honesty and friendship)
September 1, 2007... I'm sure you've heard the phrase "do the right thing." But have you ever been in a situation where the "right thing" isn't obvious? We asked some girls to respond to the following scenario: It'S almost time to go to the last class of the...

Voice Box: welcome to Voice Box, where we discuss hot topics. This time, we're talking about school lunch.
September 1, 2007... Schools shouldn't have fast food available for lunch. At my school, we have the district-provided lunch line that has "balanced" lunches, and we have a snack line. The snack line stocks chips, pizza, cookies, and instant lunches, but the lunch...

The Goddess Who Dances.(Poetry)(Poem)
September 1, 2007... The Goddess Who Dances There has always been the goddess in the girl, Who stands out against time, defying culture and physics. Dancing wildly by herself, ignorant of time and space. The goddess has always been in the...

I've seen a girl Who wears rose-colored glasses.(Poetry)(Poem)
September 1, 2007... I've seen a girl Who wears rose-colored glasses. I've seen a girl who wears rose-colored glasses. She wears flowing, billowing skirts And no shoes. She told me That sand feels better That way. I tried...

Picture perfect: to see or not to see, that is the question!(Fiction)(Short story)
September 1, 2007... Click! I watch As the picture my sister Samantha just took Appears on her camera's small screen. The photo looks perfect--A snapshot of faraway mountains Shrouded in dusk. I feel envy growing inside me--A tangled knot Of thorns and vines. ...

Friendship fit: 5 ways to keep your friendships healthy.(Body Language)
September 1, 2007... Growing up as a girl isn't always easy. Your body is changing, your interests are changing, and even your friendships are changing. Even when it gets hard, holding onto friends is almost always worth it. Here are five rules for keeping your...

Fly girl: come fly with us!(Science Side Effects)(Amelia Earhart and frisbees)
September 1, 2007... Every day, I pass Amelia Earhart's portrait on our school wall. She smiles down at my class as we walk to gym. The sign under her picture says that she landed on my school's playground--which used to be an airport--on May 13, 1932. She was on...

How Aggravating!(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... 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! I love to shop, but there are some shops I don't go into, like...

Howling at the Moon.
September 1, 2007... 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? What do you see that's inspiring? Tell us about it! Last week at dinner, my mom...

Luna's Art Gallery.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Welcome to Luna's Art Gallery! We're proud to present the work of two fabulous artists. I just meant to do a simple drawing, but after I drew the girl's mouth, I decided she looked like a bird! I call her "Bird Girl." Anna Comito, 13...

Cat tails.(Comic)(Cartoon)
September 1, 2007... What's up Terra? I just entered the Speech and Debate contest! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hey, that's great! So, what's the topic? I don't know! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You you don't even know the topic?! What, is...

Happy Birthday, New Moon!(Inside the Moon)
September 1, 2007... This issue marks the beginning of New Moon's 15th year of publication. We wouldn't be here without wonderful readers like you. Because we want to keep making the magazine what YOU want to see, we've created a survey about New Moon. Please visit...

Hello, Heather!(Inside the Moon)(Heather Parfitt named Associate Editor)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... We're happy to welcome Heather Parfitt, former New Moon intern, to the New Moon team as our new Associate Editor. She comes to us from Buffalo, New York. Heather says, "I'm lucky to be working with so many talented girls--it puts a spring in my...

Fifth-grade girls publish book!(Inside the Moon)("The Extended Day Girls"'s DEAL WITH IT! )(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Ten fifth-grade girls known as "The Extended Day Girls" recently wrote a book on the tough stuff that kids face. The book, titled, DEAL WITH IT! Powerful Words from Smart, Young Women, includes interviews, letters, advice, and more. Samara and...

Thanks, CAB!(Inside the Moon)
September 1, 2007... Special thanks to The_savvy_cavvy, Emily_Anna, Friendlygir110, Taby_cat, Hippiechick, Moongir139, Sarahbear, Marly, Helen, And_then_Hannah_was all like, Nati, and Lunasrat, who helped us brainstorm ideas for this issue. You helped make this...

In the wild.(Comic)(Cartoon)
September 1, 2007... DEBATE CLUB TODAY 2-5 PM WAIT! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SHOULDN'T THAT SIGN NO THERE, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FIELD? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HERE, WHERE IT CAN BE SEEN EASILY FAMILY FROM ALL SIDES? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Margaret Thatcher.(The Last Word)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... On May 4, 1979, Margaret Thatcher made history by becoming Britain's first, and so far, only female prime minister. She held her spot in office longer than any other British prime minister in the 20th century. Her conservative politics were so...