Who hasn’t felt knocked off their game, only to flip on their iPod and feel jazzed by an inspiring song by a strong female artist? (Alanis, Adele and Florence, we’re looking in your direction.)

It’s the heart of spring break season, and school is probably the last thing on your mind. So why not escape into an alternate world and have a little film festival with some of our other favorite high school characters?

Quvenzhane Wallis isn’t the only girl hitting the red carpet these days—meet Lucy, aka “Wonderkid!” Since she was eight years old, Lucy has been covering red carpet events 

Gone are the days when authors hid behind their pens and were mysterious, faceless entities. Thanks to avenues like Twitter and other types of social media, authors have become celebrities in their own right. So it’s no surprise that actual stars 

Human trafficking. It’s a serious problem around the world. So serious that an estimated 1.2 million children are trafficked each year. Human trafficking is defined by the Polaris Project as “a form of modern-day slavery where people profit from the control … Continue reading →

Last week, PBS aired a 2-night special called Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide that had people everywhere talking. Based on Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s best-selling book book by the same name, Half the Sky was … Continue reading →

Thanks to Heart of Gold special contributor Elle Wells for the following review: Julie Zeilinger’s A Little F’d Up is an in-depth, witty guide to feminism in today’s world. Julie is a college student, blog owner, and young author. Her vibrant young … Continue reading →

For thousands of teen girls across the country, June marks the official end of their life as a high schooler. Graduation ceremonies have been held, caps have been worn and tossed in the air, and happy tears shed. The summer … Continue reading →

Who knew that saving the planet could result in not just benefitting Mother Earth but also boosting your bank account? That’s exactly what Rebecca Harrell Tickell, environmental activist and author, says in her book, Hot, Rich & Green! The Secret … Continue reading →

Because we’re celebrating creativity this month, we decided to share a few of our favorite creative books rather than just highlight one. Whether you’re an artist, screenwriter, or fashion maven, these books have you covered: Design Your Own Tees: Techniques … Continue reading →

This month’s media buzz review is closely tied to the cause we’re featuring this month on Heart of Gold – teen dating violence. Tornado Warning: A Memoir of Teen Dating Violence and Its Effect on a Woman’s Life is the … Continue reading →

Their motto is “For people who give a damn.” Well, that would definitely be us. And if GOOD Magazine isn’t on your radar yet, it should be. Why? Because GOOD is all about figuring out what works – not by … Continue reading →

There is power in numbers. Especially when those numbers are comprised of brilliant authors taking a stand in support an important cause…bullying. The new anthology Dear Bully harnesses that power by presenting 70 personal essays from top young adult authors … Continue reading →

MTV premiered its latest reality show, Chelsea Settles, last week. But this isn’t your standard put-a-bunch-of-strangers-together-and-watch-the-drama-unfold or follow-the-exploits-of-a-group-of-beautiful-frenemies fare. Chelsea Settles is the real-life story of Chelsea, a 23-year-old who leaves her small town in Pennsylvania to make a career … Continue reading →

If you blinked, you may have missed it in the theatres, but now the documentary 180 Degrees South is out on DVD, and if you love adventure, the outdoors, and supporting environmental causes, you’re going to love this film. There’s … Continue reading →

Musicians and social activism seem to go hand in hand, and that’s definitely the case for punk rock band Rise Against. Long involved in animals rights through their support of PETA, as well as other progressive causes, the band has … Continue reading →

Did you know that in America right now, a teen drops out of high school every 26 seconds? That’s definitely not good news, especially when you consider that high school drop-outs are eight times more likely to go to prison, … Continue reading →

If you had Barbies when you were younger (or maybe you still have them today!), you’ll love the new book The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll’s History and Her Impact on Us. This “unauthorized biography” from Tanya … Continue reading →

Want to read some of the most cutting-edge writing from the newest generation of teen female poets, songwriters, novelists, and essayists in Los Angeles? Beyond Words: The Creative Voices of WriteGirl is a brilliant place to start. Beyond Words is … Continue reading →