In Issue 23: Past & Future, go through a mind-bending journey through time and space! Learn about ancient worms found in an iceberg and brought back to life. Is Time Travel possible? We asked a poet-engineer to tell us. In our comics section, Dora the Cat tries out for a job as an archaeologist, and Dog Chef delivers a fruit salad snack that any Dodo bird would crave! Diego Romero joins us in an interview about his work in contemporary ceramics rooted in indigenous traditions. Young writers and artists submit drawings about robots and tales of futuristic interstellar penpals! And as always, enjoy music, art supplies, and book recommendations.What are you waiting for? Hop in your favorite figurative mode of transportation (spaceship, hovercraft, or zeppelin, anyone?) and join us on this wild adventure! Illustoria is a print magazine for creative kids & their grownups. We celebrate visual storytelling, makers and DIY culture through stories, art, comics, interviews, crafts and activities. Our high-quality, tri-annual publication is geared toward readers ages 6-12 and the young at heart. Illustoria is the official publication of the International Alliance of Youth Writing Centers, publishing writing and art by young people alongside accomplished professionals.
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- 2024
- 2023
Illustoria is a print magazine for creative kids & their grownups. We celebrate visual storytelling, makers and DIY culture through stories, art, comics, interviews, crafts and activities. Our high-quality, tri-annual publication is geared toward readers ages 6-12 and the young at heart. Illustoria is the official publication of the International Alliance of Youth Writing Centers, publishing writing and art by young people alongside accomplished professionals.
- 2023
Welcome to the Mystery issue: where we peek behind the scenes, brave the unknown, and follow a myriad of curiosities.
- 2022
Party of One
- 126 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The collection showcases Elizabeth Haidle's stunning watercolor illustrations, reflecting over five years of figure drawing experience. Each piece captures the subtleties of expression and the essence of the subjects, revealing their personalities. Accompanying commentary provides a glimpse into Haidle's creative process, blending humor and philosophy in a style reminiscent of David Shrigley. This medley of art not only delights the eye but also invites reflection on the artistic journey behind each tableau.
- 2022
Illustoria returns in Issue 19 with our second flippable double issue, exploring the worlds of our dearest feline and canine friends, both domestic and wild. Illustoria is a print magazine for creative kids & their grownups. We celebrate visual storytelling, makers and DIY culture through stories, art, comics, interviews, crafts and activities. Our high-quality, tri-annual publication is geared toward readers ages 6-12 and the young at heart. Illustoria is the official publication of the International Alliance of Youth Writing Centers, publishing writing and art by young people alongside accomplished professionals.
- 2022
“Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances,” Maya Angelou said. Find something that moves you in this issue all about music: musical costumes, instruments, inventions, and poems about underwater bands of rockin’ jellyfish.
- 2021
Illustoria: For Creative Kids and Their Grownups: Issue 15: Big & Small: Stories, Comics, DIY
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
In this special double-sided issue, Illustoria dips into the world of extreme opposites. Featuring the interviews, activities, stories, comics, and more readers have come to expect. Illustoria is a print magazine for creative kids and their grownups.
- 2021
Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators as Kids
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life thechildhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gg, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. Stylishillustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes from the artists' early lives helps illuminate the hard work, triumphs, failures, and inspiration that helped forge their successful careers.
- 2020
Have you ever wanted to know more about myths, legends and folklore from around the globe? We?ve searched far and wide for tales of the unusual, featuring bugs, yetis, horse hybrids, magical dogs, & super strong babies. We?ll help you build your own labyrinth?indoors or out?using socks from your laundry pile, or rocks in the grass. Create your own edible dragon eggs with the help of Dog Chef. Read our interview with costume designer Nick Cave, who is influenced by ancient mythology. Meet a New York City youth activist, go behind the scenes with cover artist Julie Benbassat, and see what other young writers and artists have been making lately. --Amazon.com
- 2020
Illustoria: For Creative Kids and Their Grownups: Issue #12: Upcycle: Stories, Comics, DIY
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Illustoria is a print magazine for creative kids & their grownups. We celebrate visual storytelling, makers and DIY culture through stories, art, comics, interviews, crafts and activities. Our high-quality, tri-annual publication is geared toward readers ages 6-12 and the young at heart. Praise for Illustoria Magazine "This is the kind of magazine you keep on your bookshelves with your favorite books." - Cece Bell, author of El Deafo "It's a rewarding offering that I hope sticks around for many years down the line." - Julie Danielson, Kirkus Reviews, blogger of Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast "(A) visually exciting magazine with a DIY attitude . . . offer(s) plentiful opportunities for engagement, while the quality artwork and inventive layouts are sure to inspire imaginative responses." -School Library Journal "Cover to cover, its content and aesthetics are smart, modern and engaging. Illustoria is a magazine I would've loved to have growing up." - Michelle Sterling, Avery & Augustine