[3] They conceived of a quarterly magazine as a platform for teen girls to explore their concerns, express their views, and develop confidence as feminist leaders.

A complete collection of the magazines, along with organizational files and the oral histories of dozens of participants will be available at the Schlesinger Library at the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University.

It also encouraged teen girls around the world to speak out on issues, create positive and powerful media, and lead change in their communities.

The magazine's tagline, “You’re more than a pretty face,” encapsulated its commitment to presenting the ideas and experiences of teen girls on their own terms.

In contrast to advertisement-heavy mainstream publications that sexualized young women and promoted narrow standards of beauty, Teen Voices celebrated girls’ resilience and achievement, challenged mainstream cultural norms and media/advertising practices, and promoted girls’ activism on a range of social and economic justice issues.

[13] The Spring/Summer 2010 issue of ‘’Teen Voices’’ contains cover stories on sex trafficking, writing college essays, bullying, and instructions on staying safe and professional online.

!, which offered critiques of mainstream media through a feminist and social justice lens, Girl in Action, which presented stories of unsung teen leaders globally, and Dear D, an advice column in which Boston teens (in consultation with relevant professionals) replied to letters submitted by peers on topics ranging from sexual health to relationships to bullying.