Sci Fi

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:

Sci Fi. June 2011. Sovereign Media Company. ISSN 7480802285

PLOT SUMMARY:

Sci Fi magazines is the official magazine of the Science Fiction Channel. Many of the features and articles are about Sci Fi Channel programming, non-Sci Fi channel programming is included as well. On the cover is a photo of Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz with a caption that states “Jack is Back!” Inside There are celebrity photos from premieres and other events. Sci Fi Wire keeps readers up to date on happenings in Sci Fi entertainment and TV. In Focus lets readers know what television has to offer. Lists of DVD, games, websites and book recommendations are also provided. The feature articles cover recent movie releases like X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean and Thor. In addition to movies there are also articles about current TV shows like Camelot and Terra Nova.

CRITICAL EVALUATION:

Sci Fi is a magazine for people of all ages that love Sci Fi. It covers anything Sci Fi. Even though it is the official magazine of the Sci Fi Channel, they cover so much more. I originally chose Sci Fi because I saw Johnny Depp, X-Men and Scream 4 featured on the cover. These are all movies that teens will enjoy. This magazine is not aimed at teens, but it is written in language that should be easily understood by most. The magazine strikes a good balance between what is offered on their channel and what is mainstream. Teens will enjoy this magazine because movies and shows that are aimed at teens will be covered. Like fantasy, science fiction is enjoyed by various age groups/

READER’S ANNOTATION:

If you love the Sci Fi Channel you’ll love this magazine. It’s jam packed with loads of Sci fi stuff like movies, TV shows, books and websites.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MAGAZINE:

Sci Fi Magazine is the channel's official magazine. The editorial director is Carl A. Gnam Jr. I was not able to locate additional information about the history of the magazine.

GENRE:

Magazine, Science Fiction

CURRICULUM TIES:

New York State: None

BOOK TALKING IDEAS:

Not Applicable

READING LEVEL/INTEREST AGE:

Age 13 and up

CHALLENGE ISSUES:

None.
In order to prepare yourself should this magazine be challenged you may wish to take the following steps:

•Read the magazine or familiarize yourself with its content.
•Refer to the library’s collection development and circulation policy.
•Try to locate reviews of the magazine from places websites like amazon.com or parents.com.
•Seek the opinion of teen readers that have read the magazine.

Should this book be challenged you should follow the additional steps below:

•Advise the senior staff of the challenge.
•Let the patron know that their challenge will be filed and that senior library management will review their request and notify them once a decision has been made.
•Offer any further assistance should the patron have additional questions.

WHY DID I INCLUDE THIS MAGAZINE?
It was on the table in the teen room.