Jane Pratt

Jane Pratt has become the quintessential voice of today's young women--first as the Founding Editor of Sassy; then as the host of two television shows; and now with Jane, her signature magazine for women (18-34). Jane marks Pratt's return to her publishing roots with a lifestyle magazine for a generation of women who have grown up with her.

At the age of 34, Pratt became an overnight sensation as the celebrated Founding Editor of Sassy, a magazine for teenage girls. Under Pratt's helm as Editor-in-Chief, the magazine experienced rapid circulation growth due to its fresh and honest approach. Sassy dealt with tough issues facing teenagers with intelligence, humor, and a sense of understanding what was missing in other magazines for this age group.

The overwhelming response from young women led Pratt to host two talk shows, on FOX and LIFETIME. Pratt was also a frequent contributor to VH-1 and EXTRA where she was featured interviewing such personalities as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Michael Stipe of REM, Drew Barrymore, and others. Pratt is the author of two books, For Real: The Uncensored Truth About America's Teenagers (Hyperion, September 1995) and BEYOND BEAUTY: Girls Speak Out On Looks, Style, and Stereotypes, which is published by Callaway Editions in association with Clarkson Potter.

Pratt was raised in Durham, North Carolina. At 15, she left home to attend Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. After Andover, Pratt went to Oberlin College in Ohio, where she received her degree in communications.

Her publishing career began with internships at Rolling Stone and Sportstyle, a Fairchild publication. After graduating, Pratt landed her first job as assistant editor of McCall's, and 1986, became an associate editor of Teenage magazine.