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Calling All Girls #17
This anthology issue contains a short story titled "Who Stops to Talk with Trees" by Enid Kastor about a teenage girl named Peggy who encounters a boy on a bicycle and becomes self-conscious about her appearance and mannerisms after he playfully mocks her. The magazine also features a Junior Housekeeping Department section with recipes and cooking instructions, including an Apple Flake Crisp and Golden Brown Fish, along with an illustrated article about Brazil's Carnival celebration describing the festival's history, music, dances, and cultural significance.