NEW FEATURES FOR FEBRUARY

Special Feature: The Earthquake through Teen Girls’ Eyes

An Abyss of Worry and Concern
Fenicheska Toussaint, 17, tells her story about the aftermath of the earthquake, an experience she will never forget.

I Hope We Will Overcome This
Sabrina Isaac, 15, remembers the hot summer days she spent in Haiti with her aunt and cousins.

Please, God, Help Those in Need
Joanne Aurelien, 18, comes to terms with watching the Haiti disaster unfold from the United States.

I'm Still Grateful for the U.S.'s Help, But…
Sabrina Joseph, 17, writes about her frustrations with CNN’s reporting on the Haiti disaster.

Haiti, Mwen Renmen’ou (Haiti, I Love You)
Nathalie Alexis, 17, writes about her restored faith in humanity in the wake of the earthquake.

Girls in Action: Katie Riley
Katie Riley took her first trip to Haiti in July 2007 with a group of fellow students, and has been busy raising funds and awareness ever since. Riley, 19, tells Teen Voices about her passion for helping Haiti recover from the disaster.

Other New Features

Good Reads
Teen girls review The Life of Glass, Intrigue in the House of Wong, Dust of 100 Dogs, and Andromeda Klein.

Powerscopes
Pisces girls, did you know you share your birth month with author Amy Tan, Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and actress/singer Queen Latifah? Read about these powerful women and see what the month holds in store for you!

JANUARY FEATURES

Women Work It Out
Ever notice that some jobs are mostly done by men? Teen editors Da’naysha Jones and Kerrin Gibbs interview women who are working in male-dominated fields and loving it!

The Many Shades of Colorism
We all know about racism – but how much do we know about colorism, when people of the same race treat each other differently because of their skin tones? Our teen editors tackle the topic to see how colorism affects girls’ self-esteem and relationships.

Eat Like an Egyptian
Stuck in a burger rut? Do yourself a fava and branch out! Teen editors Agostinha Depina and Shamara Rhodes explore the tasty world of Egyptian cuisine, and serve up recipes for some classic dishes that you can make at home.

Poetry
In these poems, talented teen poets Bonnie Lei, Alice Chen, and Jen Giddens express their thoughts on family.

Good Reads
Shady ladies! If you like a bit of mystery in your life, check out teen Tasman Anderson’s review of Invisible I, a tale of friendship and self-discovery – with a twist. Teens also review Love is the Higher Law, Bird, And Then Everything Unraveled, and The Anatomy of Wings.

Girls in Action: Annie Wignall
When Annie Wignall learned that children experiencing abuse must often quickly leave home with no personal belongings, she took action. She created the Care Bags Foundation, a nonprofit that gets necessary items to children in need.

Powerscopes
Hey, Aquarius babies! Did you know you share your sign with Oprah Winfrey, Rosa Parks, and Toni Morrison? Read up on these powerful ladies and more – and find out what the stars have in store for you and the other signs this month.