Prom: The Big Night Out

by Jill S. Zimmerman Rutledge

Overview

Prom is about more than corsages and boutonnieres, promposals and after-parties. It's an event that teens are claiming as a way not only to have fun with friends but to also express their creativity and their identities.

Learn about the first gay and lesbian teen couples to insist on the legal right to bring their dates to prom. Discover how modern prom fashions are pushing the boundaries of what guys and girls can wear to the big night out. You'll also get tips from high school graduates about dealing with prom pressures—and how to protect your physical and emotional health while you celebrate.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781512439175
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	80
Lexile:	1140L (what's this?)
File size:	13 MB
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Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Prom Story 4

Chapter 1 As Times Go by Proms of the Past 6

Chapter 2 Modern Times: Proms From the Millennium to the Present 22

Chapter 3 The Dress, the Tux: Clothes Tell a story 35

Chapter 4 Making a Difference: Proms with Heart and Soul 45

Chapter 5 Twenty-Somethings: Tips for a Fun, Safe Prom 54

Afterword: Creating Your Own Prom 69

Source Notes 70

Selected Bibliography 74

Further Information 74

Index 78

Editorial Reviews

"Prom is more than just a night out, as revealed in this work of nonfiction. Although prom began as a middle-class version of the upper class's debutante balls and cotillions, it has become a classic rite of passage for all teens, whether they grew up in the Great Depression, in the 1950s or '60s, or in the latter half of the 20th century. There have been struggles: for teens who wish to wear formalwear that does not conform to their gender, teens who are part of same-sex couples, or teens who wish to hold an integrated prom after decades of whites-only and blacks-only events (in rural Georgia in 2013!). Yet times are changing to allow all teens to have an enjoyable, safe time together, when their biggest worry is what to wear. In peppy yet sympathetic prose, the author details the history of prom and how it has reflected society. Stories about making your own prom attire or finding inexpensive options are welcome, as is a chapter of young 20-somethings reflecting on their own prom experiences. The design is eye-catching, and text, graphics, and white space are attractively balanced. The advice and history in this volume complements and enhances the prom magazines available each year."—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

12/01/2016
Gr 7 Up—A brief but thorough overview of the history of the prom and how the event has evolved over the years. The book starts off with the first cotillions and debutante balls of the 20th century and progresses toward the more casual and diverse proms of the present day. The history-related text is alleviated by candid photos of teens, which keeps the tone conversational and amusing. A plethora of prom-related tips and tricks are provided, including how to make an outfit, how to be safe and have fun, and what exactly a "promposal" is. VERDICT An entertaining and helpful bit of pop culture for students who crave prom all year round.—Caitlin Wilson, Brooklyn Public Library

School Library Journal

2016-09-19
Prom is more than just a night out, as revealed in this work of nonfiction.Although prom began as a middle-class version of the upper class's debutante balls and cotillions, it has become a classic rite of passage for all teens, whether they grew up in the Great Depression, in the 1950s or ’60s, or in the latter half of the 20th century. There have been struggles: for teens who wish to wear formalwear that does not conform to their gender, teens who are part of same-sex couples, or teens who wish to hold an integrated prom after decades of whites-only and blacks-only events (in rural Georgia in 2013!). Yet times are changing to allow all teens to have an enjoyable, safe time together, when their biggest worry is what to wear. In peppy yet sympathetic prose, the author details the history of prom and how it has reflected society. Stories about making your own prom attire or finding inexpensive options are welcome, as is a chapter of young 20-somethings reflecting on their own prom experiences. The design is eye-catching, and text, graphics, and white space are attractively balanced. The advice and history in this volume complement and enhance the prom magazines available each year. (bibliography, further resources, index) (Nonfiction. 14-18)

Kirkus Reviews