The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 369, January 22, 1887

"The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 369, January 22, 1887" by Various, is a magazine made for young ladies during the end of the 1800s. Inside, you'll discover articles, stories, and pictures all about topics like books, growing as a person, and important events for women in society. Kicking things off, there's a story about Carmen Sylva, who was the Queen of Roumania, who wrote poetry. The story tells about her early life, growing up as the child of royalty, and how she was interested in creating art from a young age. She was known for her caring personality, her work in helping others, and her dreams of being a writer. The aim is to show young readers an important woman, while inspiring them to find their own special skills and use them to make a difference, which demonstrates what the periodical is all about: to lift up young women.