IS THE NEWSPAPER REALLY KID-MADE?

YES! For sure!

IS THIS A REAL NEWSPAPER?

Yes! Real kids write real articles and draw real art for the newspaper. They cut and paste their work on real paper that is copied and sewn together. Paper editions of KID NEWS are big like real newspapers too. An opened edition measures 22 inches across and 11 inches down—it is wide enough to totally block your face when you read it!

WHAT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT HAVING A KID NEWSPAPER?

“Talking to people! “- Mei

CAN I SUBMIT A STORY OR POEM THAT I WROTE ?

Yep! Use the contact form to send in your original creative news article, feature, poem, etc. The kid editors might choose to include it! You need to be between the ages of 2 and 18. If you are a very young child, you can say your thoughts out loud to a special grown-up who can type what you say—that is how the kid reporters started writing their articles! There is no payment for submissions or writing used, but you will have a byline.

CAN I SUBMIT MY KID ARTWORK TO BE USED IN THE NEWSPAPER?

Yes! Awesome! Make sure that the drawing is in dark ink because pencil doesn’t show when copied. You need to be between the ages of 2 and 18. There is no payment for submissions or art used, but you will have a byline.

Is this a Digital Newspaper or a Paper Newspaper?

KID NEWS is a paper newspaper first. But you can purchase high-quality PDF files of select editions. You can read the free Earth Day edition right now here.

What is this DRAWING of an animal IN MY NEWSPAPER?

Ren’s favorite animal is the red panda. These adorable, harmless creatures are not doing so well in the wild and are considered endangered. The kid reporters wanted to draw attention to red pandas by hiding Ren’s original drawing in different editions of KID NEWS. So, it’s great that you noticed! You can learn more about the Red Panda Network and how to become a Red Panda Ranger here.

Did KID NEWS used to have a different name?

Yes, originally it was called Mei’s Messenger.

HOW DO YOU BIND THE NEWSPAPER TOGETHER?

The kid reporters’ mom sews the pages together on the sewing machine!

HOW DID THE NEWSPAPER START?

Read the full story of how KID NEWS came to be. here.

COOL FACT

The kid reporters have filled more than 150 large 11” x 17” sheets since the newspaper started!