Jamie Keiles
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Jamie Keiles is an American blogger and feminist writer. She is most notable for The Seventeen Magazine Project, a blog chronicling her attempt to follow the advice of Seventeen Magazine for 30 days.
, Pennsylvania, where she attended Central Bucks High School West. She is currently studying sociology at the University of Chicago
, with an expected graduation year of 2014.
In July 2010, Keiles launched Teenagerie.com. Though the site was initially founded as a means of challenging societal conceptions of adolescence, it has since expanded to cover a wide range of feminist issues. In August 2010, Keiles was the subject of much criticism from the conservative blogging community for a critique she wrote on the public image of Taylor Swift
.
In September 2010, Keiles was listed as #7 on Woman's Day
magazine's list of the eight most influential bloggers under 21, behind fellow bloggers Bryanboy
and Tavi Gevinson
. That same month, she signed with Folio Literary Management, where she is currently developing her first book, a guide to media and culture for older teens. The book is expected to be released by the end of 2012.
Biography
Jamie Keiles grew up in DoylestownDoylestown
Doylestown is the name of at least five places in the United States of America:*Doylestown, Ohio*Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a borough in Bucks County*Doylestown Township, Pennsylvania in Bucks County*Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County...
, Pennsylvania, where she attended Central Bucks High School West. She is currently studying sociology at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
, with an expected graduation year of 2014.
Professional
In April 2010, Keiles launched The Seventeen Magazine Project, a blog documenting her attempt to follow the advice of Seventeen Magazine for 30 days. The project criticized Seventeen Magazine for promoting a limited conception of adolescent femininity, and received a overwhelming coverage within the feminist blogosphere. Upon completion of The Seventeen Magazine Project, Keiles initiated Hey Mainstream Media, a photo submission project encouraging internet users to air their grievances with mainstream media through the use of handwritten signs.In July 2010, Keiles launched Teenagerie.com. Though the site was initially founded as a means of challenging societal conceptions of adolescence, it has since expanded to cover a wide range of feminist issues. In August 2010, Keiles was the subject of much criticism from the conservative blogging community for a critique she wrote on the public image of Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Taylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America...
.
In September 2010, Keiles was listed as #7 on Woman's Day
Woman's Day
Woman's Day is aimed at a female readership, covering such subjects as food, nutrition, fitness, beauty and fashion. The magazine edition is one of the "Seven Sisters", a group of women's service magazines....
magazine's list of the eight most influential bloggers under 21, behind fellow bloggers Bryanboy
Bryanboy
Bryanboy is the pen name of Bryan Grey Yambao, a Filipino fashion blogger. A former web developer, he started blogging at age 17 from his parents' Manila home. His eponymous blog, which attracts 5,000 visitors per day, won the 2007 Philippine Blog Award for Best Fashion & Lifestyle Blog...
and Tavi Gevinson
Tavi Gevinson
Tavi Gevinson is an American fashion blogger. She began her blog, "Style Rookie" on March 31, 2008 at age 11. Initially, her parents did not completely know what Tavi was doing until she asked for their permission to appear in a New York Times magazine story...
. That same month, she signed with Folio Literary Management, where she is currently developing her first book, a guide to media and culture for older teens. The book is expected to be released by the end of 2012.