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Rookie Yearbook #3
Rookie Yearbook Three
Rookiemag.com is a website created by and for young women to make the best of the beauty, pain and awkwardness of being a teenager. When it becomes tough to appreciate such things, we have good plain fun and visual pleasure. When you're sick of having to be happy all the time, we have lots of rants, too. Every school year, we compile the best from the site into a print yearbook. our Junior year!
In Rookie Yearbook Three , we explore cures for love, girl-on-girl crime, open relationships, standing for something, embracing our inner posers, and so much more. Featuring interviews with Rookie role models like Sofia Coppola, Amandla Stenberg, Greta Gerwig, and Kim Gordon, and a bonus section chock-full of exclusive content including a pizza pennant, sticker sheet, valentines, plus advice and contributions from Lorde, Shailene Woodley, Dakota and Elle Fanning, Grimes, Kelis, Sia, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer of Broad City , Haim, and more!
In Rookie Yearbook Three , we explore cures for love, girl-on-girl crime, open relationships, standing for something, embracing our inner posers, and so much more. Featuring interviews with Rookie role models like Sofia Coppola, Amandla Stenberg, Greta Gerwig, and Kim Gordon, and a bonus section chock-full of exclusive content including a pizza pennant, sticker sheet, valentines, plus advice and contributions from Lorde, Shailene Woodley, Dakota and Elle Fanning, Grimes, Kelis, Sia, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer of Broad City , Haim, and more!
352 pages, Paperback
First published October 7, 2014
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About the author
Tavi Gevinson
19 books415 followersTavi Gevinson is an American writer, magazine editor, actress and singer. Raised in Oak Park, Illinois, Gevinson came to public attention at the age of twelve because of her fashion blog Style Rookie. By the age of fifteen, she had shifted her focus to pop culture and feminist discussion. Gevinson is the founder and editor-in-chief of the online Rookie Magazine, aimed primarily at teenage girls. In both 2011 and 2012, she appeared on the Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media list.
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January 9, 2015
I always feel so inspired and supported after I read Rookie! It's like that magical cool older friend/mentor that you can always turn to when you're feeling a little blue.
October 21, 2014
Such a beautiful book. I'm sure many other people my age (22) feel this way, but sometimes I'm sad that Rookie wasn't around when I was in high school, but I'm also NOT because pretty much ALL of this stuff is still relevant and important to me as a non-teenager. Here is a list of my favorite articles, most of which are available on Rookie's website! (The last one definitely isn't.)
-Really Funny
-Life Skills 301
-When All Other Lights Go Out
-The Safety Closet
-The Sex Crylebration
-Stand for Something
-Kids Won't Listen
-Kick em to the Curb
-Out of (My) Body
-Who Will Survive in America: a Kanye Roundtable
-How to be Alone
-Neither/Both
-You Can Be Free: an Interview with Janet Mock
-Build Your Own Throne
-Really Funny
-Life Skills 301
-When All Other Lights Go Out
-The Safety Closet
-The Sex Crylebration
-Stand for Something
-Kids Won't Listen
-Kick em to the Curb
-Out of (My) Body
-Who Will Survive in America: a Kanye Roundtable
-How to be Alone
-Neither/Both
-You Can Be Free: an Interview with Janet Mock
-Build Your Own Throne
March 18, 2015
(Review copy provided by Penguin Australia)
I’m so thrilled I had the chance to review this! It is interesting and diverse and offers so much, and I felt so lucky to be able to enter what felt like this secret, wonderful world. There were topics I would’ve been quite happy to forego, but I also connected, much more often than not, with the contributions in this yearbook, and they made me feel, importantly, not alone. Which is fantastic.
I’m so thrilled I had the chance to review this! It is interesting and diverse and offers so much, and I felt so lucky to be able to enter what felt like this secret, wonderful world. There were topics I would’ve been quite happy to forego, but I also connected, much more often than not, with the contributions in this yearbook, and they made me feel, importantly, not alone. Which is fantastic.
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August 12, 2019reread: june/17/2018
i felt really sick today, and this was a real pick-up for me
i felt really sick today, and this was a real pick-up for me
November 17, 2015
Tavi and her gang are back with their third collection of entries from their awesome online magazine. For those who have been reading Rookie all along, it's exactly what you'd expect. For those new to the Rookie game, you'll find an eclectic mix of interviews, fashion spreads, essays, playlists, art and more. Quite of bit of the content is created by actual teens, which is unique in the teen-targeted media world. Thus, Rookie has a sense of street cred that many other publications struggle to achieve. Rookie, ever insightful, never shies away from the tough issues its readers face, but also manages to lighten the load with humor and joie de vivre. Recommended reading for teen girls (and non-gender conforming teens), as well as adults who are still in touch with their teen selves.
April 12, 2023
these just slay idk what to tell u
December 20, 2017
I really really loved this book (or is it a magazine?? ) it has everything a teenage girl will ever need to know,
relationship advice? ✅
Career advice? ✅
Amazing interviews with the most empowering women ✅
The articles are so beautifully written and share the most inspiring stories of girls from all walks of life. I love how it's so inclusive with the interviews, rookie has become the older sister I never had!!
The only real issue I had with it was the editing, there was a lot of spelling mistakes (not including the intentional ones) for example "seen in this interview from the Sidney morning Herald" how did nobody noticed that Sydney was spelt wrong?
I know it's only a minor thing but it kind of bugged me 😬
relationship advice? ✅
Career advice? ✅
Amazing interviews with the most empowering women ✅
The articles are so beautifully written and share the most inspiring stories of girls from all walks of life. I love how it's so inclusive with the interviews, rookie has become the older sister I never had!!
The only real issue I had with it was the editing, there was a lot of spelling mistakes (not including the intentional ones) for example "seen in this interview from the Sidney morning Herald" how did nobody noticed that Sydney was spelt wrong?
I know it's only a minor thing but it kind of bugged me 😬
June 12, 2018
I love Rookie, so I'm biased about anything they put out. Tavi's writing is the best, consistently. There were a few typos here and there in this book, but nothing terrible. It's a great thing to have and hold onto, zeitgeist-y but also universal/evergreen. You can read it chronologically or not. You can ingest it all at once or piece by piece (it's similar to reading a blog, since that's where the content came from, basically--an online magazine). It'd make a great coffee table book or gift for a grad... it's for and by teenagers, mostly, but it's really somehow relevant to us all, I think.
September 13, 2025
I luv Rookie <3 Reading this series as someone who also works on a zine has been very inspiring! Reading Rookie has also reminded me of the vast difference between modern day social media and the internet in early 2010s, and how simple it was back then. Rookie was definitely a period piece, but so much of the magazines’ ethos and spirit is still very much alive today!
April 11, 2021
generelt sterkt, men det var spesielt ein nedskrives samtale om kor fantastisk kanye west er (merk at denne kom ut i 2014 så han hadde ikkje sagt dei eksepsjonelt problematiske tinga han har sagt i dei siste åra) og det var berre ganske ganske kleint å lese det i 2021
November 28, 2021
nearing 2021 and i can feel it- the private allure of rookie is a bit lost with this one. at times it felt almost buzzfeed feminism-ey…
December 23, 2021
Once again a great edition of essays,interviews,and various arts & crafts for all ages!
June 30, 2023
Loved it!!
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March 15, 2017
right after graduating high school i found rookie and was MAD it wasn't around when i was a creatively agitated teenager confused about my sexual orientation and aesthetic l o l.
so im not the ideal reader now and the ideal reader matters deeply! but as "teen publications" are in vogue right now maybe it's ok?
a few notes-
* i assumed i'd like this and not love it, and that it would be a great companion to morning coffee and eggs. i was correct.
* it is a lovely print object
* it's hilarious to see high-school senior tavi starting to read ppl like chris kraus and translating them in a way that's legible for high schoolers. i think she pulls it off but she seems to be grappling with her citations and folding back on herself- moving from difficult specificity to fun generalizations
* makes sense that i didn't remember this clearly from when i was a devoted older teenager, but this magazine used to be sooooo much whiter/more economically privileged and making assumptions about its readership. and it has changed thank heck!
so im not the ideal reader now and the ideal reader matters deeply! but as "teen publications" are in vogue right now maybe it's ok?
a few notes-
* i assumed i'd like this and not love it, and that it would be a great companion to morning coffee and eggs. i was correct.
* it is a lovely print object
* it's hilarious to see high-school senior tavi starting to read ppl like chris kraus and translating them in a way that's legible for high schoolers. i think she pulls it off but she seems to be grappling with her citations and folding back on herself- moving from difficult specificity to fun generalizations
* makes sense that i didn't remember this clearly from when i was a devoted older teenager, but this magazine used to be sooooo much whiter/more economically privileged and making assumptions about its readership. and it has changed thank heck!
February 3, 2015
I can't quite remember when I stumbled upon Rookie Magazine online, but I know that when I did, I immediately fell in love. I'd found an online community of super cool, seemingly unreal, writers and artists; and I was enthralled.
The people are heartfelt. They write with a character that draws readers in, not because they're so fantastical, but because they're so human--so relatable.
On Rookie Magazine, articles about everything you could possibly want to read of are available: music, personal life, growing up, sex, being an adult, not wanting to be an adult, relationships, fiction, style, and everything else. These topics are tackled by people who know them, who have felt them, and who care about sharing their stories and opinions to helpfully assist others as they tackle these very subjects themselves.
What makes Rookie Magazine even more incredible, however, is its venture into print publishing. Every year, Rookie gathers its most noteworthy and publishes it in Rookie Yearbook: a large paperback book of awesome. Rookie Yearbook also has special extras (from tarot cards, to pennants, to stickers) to serve as pleasant surprises.
Each month has a theme. For example, this month's (February 2015) theme is Acting Out. Articles written pertain to this theme, but tackle various other topics. The yearbook is organized under the themes of the month with scrapbook style decorations on every page to give it a homey and welcome feel.
Rookie Yearbook Three (and every previous yearbook) is a remarkable and inspiring collection of writing from teenagers just like us and role models who know what it feels like to be a rookie. As the creator of Rookie Magazine is a teen herself, these collections of articles, interviews, photoshoots, playlists, and more stay true to the teenage ideal. It's refreshing to hear such strong and influential voices from this writing, and I don't mean the voices of the various celebrities (like Lorde, HAIM, Ilana Glazer, Abbi Jacobson, Sia, Grimes, and Sofia Coppola, among others). I mean the voices of these writers. Coming from multiple walks of life, these contributors give nothing but uncanny wisdom and a spirit of figuring it out that is refreshing and wonderful to bask in.
I have nothing but support for Rookie Magazine and I wish these creative and amazing people many more years of online and printed success. And if you have not yet experienced Rookie, I'd say go do yourself a favor.
The people are heartfelt. They write with a character that draws readers in, not because they're so fantastical, but because they're so human--so relatable.
On Rookie Magazine, articles about everything you could possibly want to read of are available: music, personal life, growing up, sex, being an adult, not wanting to be an adult, relationships, fiction, style, and everything else. These topics are tackled by people who know them, who have felt them, and who care about sharing their stories and opinions to helpfully assist others as they tackle these very subjects themselves.
What makes Rookie Magazine even more incredible, however, is its venture into print publishing. Every year, Rookie gathers its most noteworthy and publishes it in Rookie Yearbook: a large paperback book of awesome. Rookie Yearbook also has special extras (from tarot cards, to pennants, to stickers) to serve as pleasant surprises.
Each month has a theme. For example, this month's (February 2015) theme is Acting Out. Articles written pertain to this theme, but tackle various other topics. The yearbook is organized under the themes of the month with scrapbook style decorations on every page to give it a homey and welcome feel.
Rookie Yearbook Three (and every previous yearbook) is a remarkable and inspiring collection of writing from teenagers just like us and role models who know what it feels like to be a rookie. As the creator of Rookie Magazine is a teen herself, these collections of articles, interviews, photoshoots, playlists, and more stay true to the teenage ideal. It's refreshing to hear such strong and influential voices from this writing, and I don't mean the voices of the various celebrities (like Lorde, HAIM, Ilana Glazer, Abbi Jacobson, Sia, Grimes, and Sofia Coppola, among others). I mean the voices of these writers. Coming from multiple walks of life, these contributors give nothing but uncanny wisdom and a spirit of figuring it out that is refreshing and wonderful to bask in.
I have nothing but support for Rookie Magazine and I wish these creative and amazing people many more years of online and printed success. And if you have not yet experienced Rookie, I'd say go do yourself a favor.
September 22, 2017
I found out about Rookie in my early 20s, which is still not quite the target demographic, but I remember being really impressed with their playlists and reading suggestions. (Also, in a tumble down the YouTube rabbit hole, I had stumbled across their "Ask a Grown Man" videos, in which adult dudes like Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend, aka my imaginary boyfriend, dole out relationship advice to questioning adolescents. It's ADORABLE.) For those not familiar, Rookie is an online zine by teen girls for teen girls, particularly those who do not find adequate representation or interest in mainstream teen publications.
Even though I was a looooong-time subscriber to Seventeen and Teen Vogue, I think Rookie would have been right up my alley back in my high school days (and in many ways, it still is). I drool over the DIY/collage-y aesthetic, and the writing is really, truly intelligent. These essays feel like hanging out with that really sage best friend who relates every story to the Greater Meaning of Life or your chill older sister who's already been there and done that, ya know? Even as I enter my late-20s, there is a lot of great advice to be found here about female empowerment, self-confidence, and authenticity that is still totally relevant to me. Plus, they seek out inspiration and advice from a lot of rad ladies who I currently girl-crush on, like Grimes, Sofia Coppola, Lorde, and Kathleen Hanna. Plus, there's an entire roundtable about the cultural significance of Kanye, y'all! I picked this up from the library to casually thumb through it and ended up reading through the whole damn thing from cover to cover!!
My only complaint is that there was some funky formatting (weeeeeird line breaks/hyphenation) and typos that hopefully the normal reader will not notice. I'll just take these little imperfections as a sign of Rookie's young collaborators' genuine and complete ownership of this project. :)
Rookie is such a loving and inclusive (!) little community, and as much as I wish it had come along when I was a tad younger, I sure hope it is still rockin' along if/when I have a teenage daughter. I can only hope to be as cool as editor Tavi when I grow up. ;) If Rookie is indicative of today's youth, I think the future is in good hands.
P.S. BUILD YOUR OWN THRONE is my new mantra. <3
Even though I was a looooong-time subscriber to Seventeen and Teen Vogue, I think Rookie would have been right up my alley back in my high school days (and in many ways, it still is). I drool over the DIY/collage-y aesthetic, and the writing is really, truly intelligent. These essays feel like hanging out with that really sage best friend who relates every story to the Greater Meaning of Life or your chill older sister who's already been there and done that, ya know? Even as I enter my late-20s, there is a lot of great advice to be found here about female empowerment, self-confidence, and authenticity that is still totally relevant to me. Plus, they seek out inspiration and advice from a lot of rad ladies who I currently girl-crush on, like Grimes, Sofia Coppola, Lorde, and Kathleen Hanna. Plus, there's an entire roundtable about the cultural significance of Kanye, y'all! I picked this up from the library to casually thumb through it and ended up reading through the whole damn thing from cover to cover!!
My only complaint is that there was some funky formatting (weeeeeird line breaks/hyphenation) and typos that hopefully the normal reader will not notice. I'll just take these little imperfections as a sign of Rookie's young collaborators' genuine and complete ownership of this project. :)
Rookie is such a loving and inclusive (!) little community, and as much as I wish it had come along when I was a tad younger, I sure hope it is still rockin' along if/when I have a teenage daughter. I can only hope to be as cool as editor Tavi when I grow up. ;) If Rookie is indicative of today's youth, I think the future is in good hands.
P.S. BUILD YOUR OWN THRONE is my new mantra. <3
March 19, 2015
I love Rookie Mag to the core of me, internet.
It's smart, feminist, amazing, and a great way to fan girl.
I sort of suck at pop culture. I live in a weird bubble where I don't watch as much tv as the average person. So my take on the Rookie books is this: I read them cover-to-cover. Like, when I'm reading the online magazine, I skip around to whatever interests me. But I figure if a piece was chosen for inclusion in the IRL publication, then it's rock solid and I should read it. And usually it's how I learn about things. Like, I hadn't seen Frances Ha yet but there was a wonderful interview with Greta Gerwig in there, so I watched it, and it was great.
I also need to comment on Tavi's ability to interview people. She's awesome at it. She doesn't have a set of stock questions she asks every celebrity; she tailors her questions, and is really good at letting the conversation take its own course. Her interview with Lorde was especially great because she and Lorde are peers.
I don't know. I love this book, I love all the Rookie books, I love the web site, and Tavi Gevinson is the best.
It's smart, feminist, amazing, and a great way to fan girl.
I sort of suck at pop culture. I live in a weird bubble where I don't watch as much tv as the average person. So my take on the Rookie books is this: I read them cover-to-cover. Like, when I'm reading the online magazine, I skip around to whatever interests me. But I figure if a piece was chosen for inclusion in the IRL publication, then it's rock solid and I should read it. And usually it's how I learn about things. Like, I hadn't seen Frances Ha yet but there was a wonderful interview with Greta Gerwig in there, so I watched it, and it was great.
I also need to comment on Tavi's ability to interview people. She's awesome at it. She doesn't have a set of stock questions she asks every celebrity; she tailors her questions, and is really good at letting the conversation take its own course. Her interview with Lorde was especially great because she and Lorde are peers.
I don't know. I love this book, I love all the Rookie books, I love the web site, and Tavi Gevinson is the best.
June 11, 2020
Tavi is an EXTREMELY creative, interesting, talented, intelligent young adult! There is absolutely nothing "cookie cutter" about this girl and I love that! I first noticed her years ago in Vogue Magazine-she was a 13 year old fashion blogger at the time and sitting front row dressed in "granny chic" - complete with grey hair. Her style has changed since then, but she's just as fascinating; in addition to Rookie editor and writer, she is now a talented actress on Broadway. A few years ago, my teenage daughter showed me these yearbooks and I've loved reading through them. (I read primarily YA and at one time wanted to be a YA Librarian). They're filled with excellent advice, celebrity and non-celebrity interviews, how to's, short stories, photography and art. I highly recommend for teenagers, young adults, and adults who want a fabulous look at current culture and support in life. I'm reading the latest edition #4 and remembered that I read the others pre-Goodreads so thought I'd add a review here that really applies to all!
September 14, 2015
Oh man, do I wish I had had this source of inspiration when I was in high school. While People magazine relies on demoting women through "Who Wore it Best," and providing impossible standards for women through photoshop and eating disorders to sell copies, Rookie relies on truth. Truthful articles, thoughtful interviews, whimsical collages, playlists for every mood, and themes provided to guide each month. Absolutely astounding that it is created by a 17-year-old. More please!
February 17, 2015
This is a collection of articles from a website for teenage girls. One thing I really like about the website is the way it's unashamedly pro-girly things, and teenage girls things. The writers never pretend to hate anything associated with teen girls because that's what's cool. The content of this book was sort of a best-of from the website this year, so I had already read many of the articles, but it was still a fun read.
January 4, 2015
As a young aspiring female writer and fan of the site, this book was a lovely and inspiring read.The various different monthly themes and articles as well as the activities found towards the end keep this book interesting and worth the purchase.
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February 5, 2015A magazine/publication that is so relatable I wish I had found it earlier (why did I try reading dolly once argh) - as it is written by teenagers and young adults as well, it really addresses issues and ideas that stick with me. It is inspirational, organic, and wonderful.
January 26, 2016
The Rookie Yearbook is absolutely inspiring with all of the different stories that teenage girls all over the world had written. It also includes an advice column, amazing photographs and cool DIYs. Everyone should read it!
November 11, 2014
Everything is wonderful and nothing hurts in this book.
December 30, 2014
Five stars forever
January 4, 2015
I wish Rookie was a thing when I was a tween/teen/college freshman.
April 15, 2015
I know I'm not at all in the right demographic for these books, but I can't help but read them. They sort of remind me of how I felt about Sassy Magazine as a preteen. I love Tavi Gevinson!
November 13, 2015
Tavi never disappoints! Excited to get Rookie Yearbook Four!
January 13, 2016
beautiful collages and contents
June 17, 2020
I forgot how good these books are.
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