Teen-Age Diary Secrets
St. John · 1949–1950 · 6 issues
About the series
From 1949 to 1950, St. John Publishing offered a charming glimpse into the inner lives of young women with Teen-Age Diary Secrets, a six-blush series that blended romance, drama, and slice-of-life confessionals. Most frequently written by Dana Dutch, the title is best remembered for the elegant, emotionally expressive artwork of Matt Baker, who was joined by Chuck Miller and Ray Osrin in bringing these illustrated diary entries to life. Though short-lived, the series stands as a sweet, sincere artifact of post-war teen culture and a showcase for Baker’s influential, graceful style in the romance genre.