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Sweet 16 Magazine Names "16 Sweetest" Teen Stars.


CHESTERTON, Ind. -- Forget the Hollywood party scene! There's a crop of young celebrities out there who are dedicated and talented, friendly and wholesome. And they are named in the list of the "16 Sweetest Stars 16 and Under" featured in the February/March issue of Sweet 16 Magazine.

"We considered a large number of Hollywood's hottest actors, actresses, and recording artists for this special feature," says Mary Lou Carney, Sweet 16's Editor-in-Chief. "Those who made the list are the young teens who not only have big talent, but big hearts. These are truly the 'nice kids' of Hollywood!"

Headlining the list is 13-year-old actress AnnaSophia Robb, who will star in February's big screen adaptation of Bridge to Terabithia and five other upcoming films. Robb, who says her non-acting hobbies include jumping on her backyard trampoline trampoline

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The complete list of Sweet 16's "16 Sweetest Stars 16 and Under" is:

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Also in the February/March issue of Sweet 16:

* Britni Carriere, a teen from Texas, tells readers about her harrowing experience -- hiding in her bedroom closet to dial 9-1-1 as her home was burglarized.

* Nebraska teen Jessica Kuhr recounts the touching story of how her dog, Shadow, was hit by a truck and left for dead. Today, Jessica and Shadow (who is now blind, but certified as a therapy dog) visit nursing homes and schools.

* Georgian, Kristi Martinelli, reveals what it's like to be a real-life teenage licensed Private Investigator.

Sweet 16 is a hip, new magazine for girls read by over 500,000 teenagers (ages 11-17). Its mission is to connect with the whole girl -- body, mind, and spirit -- by promoting an exciting, positive approach to life. Sweet 16's hallmark is true stories -- by teens, for teens. It also offers more typical teen-magazine fare, including fashion, beauty, celebrity, embarrassing moments, and advice columns. Published by Guideposts Guideposts is a Christian-faith based non-profit organization founded in 1945 by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and his wife, Ruth Stafford Peale. The Guideposts organization is headquartered in Carmel, New York, with additional offices in New York City, Chesterton, Indiana, and Pawling, , a company with more than 60 years' experience in creating magazines that generate loyal readers, Sweet 16 is a breath of fresh air in the teen market.

Available for interviews: Mary Lou Carney, Editor-in-Chief of Sweet 16.
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