I’m delighted to announce that the premiere issue of COLUMBIAKids is live and thriving at http://columbia.washingtonhistory.org/kids. It’s an awesome new online magazine for Pacific Northwest kids (about 4-14 years) who love stories AND for kids around the world who want to know more about the Northwest.
COLUMBIAKids is scheduled to come out twice per year, with one general issue (as you’ll find posted) and one theme issue per year. A publication of the Washington State Historical Society, it’s funded through grants and sponsorships so you won’t find a lick of advertising competing with the stories on the page.
COLUMBIAKids is mainly nonfiction, but includes one historical fiction piece per issue. Here are some of the great stories you’ll find in the Fall 2008 issse:
One Day in History (historical fiction): “Capture at Penn Cove”
Notorious NWesterners: Grub for Giants (about logging camp cooks)
What is That?: Pigs at the Market (about Rachel, the Pike Place piggy bank)
Making History: Washington’s Goodwill Ambassador (about artist Dale Chihuly’s installation in Jerusalem)
NW Legends: How Salmon Finds His Way Home (an original legend about the salmon’s sense of smell)
Collections Conundrum: Unraveling the Mystery of the WSHS Mummy (by yours truly)
Try This: The Union Railroad’s “Hurry Up! Apple Cake”
Homework Helper: Washington’s State Symbols
NW Book Swap: Reviews of books by Pacific Northwest authors written by KIDS
Lastly, you’ll find some secret “doorways” into “Amazing Places” and “Word Play,” but I’ll leave you the thrill of exploring and finding them on your own.
COLUMBIAKids has been called as “the coolest new kids’ zine on the web.” We agree and hope you do too.
Check out “about COLUMBIAKids” to download the latest writers and illustrators guidelines.
