Mini-Collection Blog Magazines

Mini-Collection Blog Magazines

Title: Teen Vogue

Format: Digital Magazine - https://www.teenvogue.com/

Publisher: Condâe Nast Publications

Debuted: 2001

Evaluation: Contains beauty and fashion tips, articles on the latest trends, movies, artists, and shows, and provides a teen-friendly view of politics.

Reading Level/Interest Age: high school interest

Challenge Issues: frank discussions about sexual issues, sexuality, and modern issues

Challenge Issue Resources (for usage in a challenge situation):

• Active listening to the patron
• Library Selection Policy
• Rationale explaining why the item was chosen for the collection
• Reconsideration form (as a last resort)
• National Council of Teachers of English “Right to Read”
• Reviews
• ALA Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials
• ALA Bill of Rights on Intellectual Freedom
• Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
• Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

Why Included: It’s become a staple for most libraries and it’s free online.

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Title: Ability Magazine
Format: Digital Magazine - https://abilitymagazine.com/

Publisher: C.R. Cooper Publishers

Evaluation: Originally published as Logan Magazine, for youngsters and teens with disabilities, the magazine has evolved as the creator and editor (Logan Olsen) has grown. The magazine covers the issues and people who represent the disabled community.

Curriculum Ties: Special needs/SPED

Reading Level/Interest Age: high school and above

Challenge Issues: Frank discussions within the disabled community

Challenge Issue Resources (for usage in a challenge situation):

• Active listening to the patron
• Library Selection Policy
• Rationale explaining why the item was chosen for the collection
• Reconsideration form (as a last resort)
• National Council of Teachers of English “Right to Read” 
• Reviews 
• ALA Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials 
• ALA Bill of Rights on Intellectual Freedom
• Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
• Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

Why Included: All people deserve representation in the library.


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Title: The Week (The Week Junior also available)

Format: Digital and print format - https://theweek.com/

Subjects: Current affairs

Publisher: Adam Dub

Evaluation: When you need to have one news magazine that will cover the talking points of the latest current issues, The Week is your guide. This covers everything from politics to media and memes.

Curriculum Ties: Current affairs

Challenge Issues: summaries of stories, leans left politically

Challenge Issue Resources (for usage in a challenge situation):

• Active listening to the patron
• Library Selection Policy
• Rationale explaining why the item was chosen for the collection
• Reconsideration form (as a last resort)
• National Council of Teachers of English “Right to Read”
• Reviews
• ALA Strategies and Tips for Dealing with Challenges to Library Materials
• ALA Bill of Rights on Intellectual Freedom
• Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
• Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.

Why Included: Easy to follow news magazine that covers the issues without too much depth.