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I probably shouldn’t say this, but there is literally no one more Publisher and Founding Editor
Karen Bokram
surprised than I am that, after 25 years, Girls’ Life is still going strong. I @girlslifemag
can still remember sitting on the steps of a printing plant in Mendota, Ill., Creative Director
holding the first issue. It seemed like an impossible dream to me then— Chun Kim
and it still does. A/S ’19 Beauty & Editorial Director
People ask me all the time how I got the idea for Girls’ Life. The Kelsey Haywood Lucas A/S ’94
@bykelseylucas
answer? I was working as an editor at Seventeen magazine and part of my Fashion Director & Senior Editor
job was to read all the letters (yes, actual snail mail letters) from readers. Jessica D’Argenio Waller
Like thousands of them. @jessdwaller
Girls would share their worries about getting good grades, their A/M ’95 Associate Editor
Sydney Adamson
heartbreak over unrequited crushes, their anxieties about fitting in at @sydneytayloradamson
school, their puzzlement over puberty (“All my friends have their period, J/J ’18
Copy Editors
why don’t I?”). Meanwhile, back in those days, Seventeen ran articles on Chris Zang (Copy Chief)
planning your wedding and decorating your first house (yep, really). The Molly Glassman
only problem? Our audience at Seventeen was actually more concerned Lindsey Silken
about homework than homemaking. A/S ’02 Contributing Editors
So I decided that I would create a magazine for those unserved young Kim Childress (Books Editor) F/M ’11
readers and their questions. And, 25 years later, we’re still doing it. Sarah Wassner Flynn (Executive Editor)
@sarahwassnerflynn
People also always ask me how much longer Girls’ Life will stay in print. Katherine Hammer (Content Assistant)
Usually I just shrug and smile, but here’s my real, too-long-for-random- Emily Mullin (Editorial Assistant)
party-chitchat answer: We’ll keep doing this as long as girls need a safe, Interns
supportive space to get the credible information and amazing inspiration A/M ’18 Shirin Baharlou • Bailey Bujnosek •
Griffin Kirk-Short • Allie Nagel •
they need to be the best version of the person they want to be. And as long Bolupe Olaseinde • Logan Potter •
as they want a place that allows them to dream bigger, live better, dare Briana Ramos A/S ’14
bolder—and feel authentic and celebrated.
So, yes, we’ll keep asking the experts for their secret hacks to scoring GIRLS’ LIFE ADVERTISING
that elusive A in a tough subject. We’ll keep reporting on the societal issues National Advertising Sales Director
that hold girls back from their full potential. And we’ll keep shining a light Brooke Winters
on real girls who have overcome challenges and pursued their passions. J/J ’08 Content & Marketing Director
Kelsey Haywood Lucas
Advice on how to cultivate a kind and supportive crew, handle the ups Content & Marketing Associate
and down of crushes, navigate the craziness of trying to pack in school, Sydney Adamson
family and extracurrics...all while somehow carving out time for some fun, Content & Marketing Assistant
friends (and a little self-care)? We’ll keep writing about that, too. Bénja Gladden
And, yes, we’ll keep creating the most fabulous fashion and beauty Materials to:
features, right alongside our books and food and fitness coverage. F/M ’16 3 South Frederick St., Suite 806 O/N ’17
Baltimore, MD 21202
Twenty-five years later, I still consider it an honor to edit this magazine
for you. And, for 25 years, it’s been my privilege to work with the talented GIRLS’ LIFE CIRCULATION
individuals who write, edit, design, photograph, model, style, sell, strategize Consumer Marketing Manager
and simply show up and get done whatever needs to get done. They are the Paulette Paxton
heart, soul and true creators of GL. None of what you have in your hands RESOURCES
would exist without them. Have a general Q?
The final question everyone always asks: What’s Girls’ Life going to be Check out girlslife.com/FAQ
like in the future? I can’t say I have the answer to that one, but what I can Want to advertise or partner?
Email brooke@girlslife.com
promise you is that we are going to keep advocating and celebrating every
Wondering who to contact?
part of a teen girl’s life because, 25 years later, Girls’ Life is who we are… Go to girlslife.com/masthead
and it’s what we do. Girls’ Life and GL are registered trademarks of
Girls’ Life Acquisition Corp., Wilmington, Del.
All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. F/M ’19