New Moon Girls October 2022 calendar includes notable women and girls plus holidays of diverse cultures, religions and countries.

Your writing and art make NMG the voice of girls ages 8 to 14. It's the media that cares about girls and that respects girls. Send your writing and art today.

Joy loves swimming and art. When she grows up she wants to be a movie director and mom. Written by her friend. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the newest U.S. Supreme Court associate justice. She is the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Inspiring quotes and bio.

Poetry brings the reader into the poet's feelings, thoughts and imagination. Words, phrases, description, and rhythm also help the poet to do this. Try reading these poems out loud to see if they feel any different to you that way.

Udeeta is an honest, straightforward, and kind-hearted girl with a spiritual bent of mind. Written by her mom. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

The jewelry we wear expresses our own personal styles and individuality. I found that making my own rings last summer was great fun. This is a step-by-step tutorial to show you how to make a wire-wrapped ring with a bead.

Clara is a kind and generous person, always thinking of others, whose enthusiasm and joy for life is shared with all who know her. Written by her aunt. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

Kit is constantly exploring and documenting the world. Learn more about her in this short profile that tells how she is herself. Written by her mom. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

How have gender and race equality gotten better — in your life and around the world? What do you see or experience that inspires you? Tell us!

Read questions from girls about writer's block, getting over a breakup, and making friends. And share your advice to help! And also your questions.

Can girls be feminine and strong? My cousins and I used to pretend we were characters in Star Wars. My cousins, who were boys, would play heroes like Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. I had one option: Princess Leia. All I could do was stand and watch as my cousins battled with their toy lightsabers, because I was the kidnapped princess who needed to be saved. In our minds, a princess stayed in the corner, waiting to be swept off her feet like in the fairytales.