Letter from the Editor


Dear Readers,
This month, our theme emerged simply and strongly as we amassed and prepared our content: the exciting and ever-evolving world of ABC Family. While other networks are on hiatus just before midseason sweeps, ABC Family airs its entire network of shows, further establishing its popularity in the YA world and beyond.

Personally, ABC Family has been in my life for many years, and I have to say I don’t know where I’d be without it. With my top 5 shows being Kyle XY, Wildfire, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Pretty Little Liars, and State of Grace–oh and how can I forget Jane by Design (make that 6!)–the ABC Family slate has taught me a little more about growing up and trying to find myself. 

With each show comes new challenges, another set of issues that gives value to the person dealing with them. This concept has made the network what it is today and should help it to grow, further connecting with viewers who want to be a part of “a new kind of family.”

We at YAmag give thanks to the network in the new year, as we look forward to more exciting content from them. 

This month’s issue has so many amazing articles, but my favorite piece is in the graphic novel section. It was hard to choose which characters from the different ABC Family shows to be in the class photo, however we managed to assemble those whom we thought best describe what ABC Family is all about. Can you tell who’s who? 

I hope you guys enjoy as much as I did. Happy New Year!

-ML

 





letter-from-the-editor

Dear Readers,
This month, our theme emerged simply and strongly as we amassed and prepared our content: the exciting and ever-evolving world of ABC Family. While other networks are on hiatus just before midseason sweeps, ABC Family airs its entire network of shows, further establishing its popularity in the YA world and beyond.

Personally, ABC Family has been in my life for many years, and I have to say I don’t know where I’d be without it. With my top 5 shows being Kyle XY, Wildfire, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Pretty Little Liars, and State of Grace–oh and how can I forget Jane by Design (make that 6!)–the ABC Family slate has taught me a little more about growing up and trying to find myself. 

With each show comes new challenges, another set of issues that gives value to the person dealing with them. This concept has made the network what it is today and should help it to grow, further connecting with viewers who want to be a part of “a new kind of family.”

We at YAmag give thanks to the network in the new year, as we look forward to more exciting content from them. 

This month’s issue has so many amazing articles, but my favorite piece is in the graphic novel section. It was hard to choose which characters from the different ABC Family shows to be in the class photo, however we managed to assemble those whom we thought best describe what ABC Family is all about. Can you tell who’s who? 

I hope you guys enjoy as much as I did. Happy New Year!

-ML

 





Letter from the Editor


Usually I would recommend a book to honor the month’s issue, however this month I would like to talk about a show that I started watching.  Recently Nick@Night started airing a show called Hollywood Heights. The show became my number one hit of the summer. As the network saw the ratings of the show skyrocket,  they decided to put the show on its younger brother station, Teennick.

      

As a treat to me and other Hollywood Heights fans, I would like to dedicate this issue to the program. Watch and listen as we had the pleasure of interviewing three of the main cast members.  Only a week before the launch of this issue, after the interviews, I was convinced that this issue should have Hollywood Heights as its primary focus.  If you haven’t already, start from the beginning and watch every episode.  It’s worth it!