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Small drawings by girls are hidden within magazine articles for readers to discover as they read New Moon Girls.

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

Ariana tells how wanting to look like her older sister pulled her away from recognizing her own beauty. Recognizing and celebrating our own unique beauty is what this special feature section is all about.

Jaime would do anything to support her friends and family — or a wayward snake or hummingbird. 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.

Elin looks beyond herself and sees the world with kindness and compassion. Learn more about her in this short profile that tells how she is herself. Written by her sister. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

It's powerfully supportive when we honor girls being themselves. And it's deeply harmful when they are bombarded with a zillion messages about how to change themselves to suit others. NMG shows girls as themselves all the time.

Girls give their opinions about current events and issues that affect them.

See art made by girls worldwide — and share your art, too. Visual artwork including painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, art photos, sculpture and digital art.

Angelica is an African American artist who is also an avid reader. Learn more about her in this short profile written by Angelica herself. With photos of her artwork.

Gavi has a unique combination of energy, brilliance, care, creativity, and movement. 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.

When school began in person this year, I was very excited to see my friends and teachers again in person and explore new projects. Our teachers told us our school was entering a competition to help make our community more sustainable. It was called the Earthwin competition, and whichever team in our school had the most inspiring idea would win funding for their project.

Peyton knows her mind, and has since she was very young. Learn more about her in this short profile that tells how she is herself. Written by her aunt. With photos that show her doing what she loves, not posing.

What do you see or experience that's unfair to girls and women? Where do you see sexist and cultural injustice? Tell us!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accepting who you are. That one sentence can be pretty scary! Whether you’re LGBTQ+, short, thin, or a different race, ethnicity, family income, or faith than those around you, self-acceptance can be really hard.

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.