In this issue, we explore the weird and fascinating world of color. Where did color come from? Some say New Jersey, and some say outer space. No matter what your opinion, Issue #10 explores how we see color and how we use color. Renowned children’s book illustrator JooHee Yoon provides a bombastic, cacophonous cover that will wake up any sleepy reader.

Inside, you’ll find tons of glorious short stories, haikus, and interviews written by young people across the world. Find out everything you need to know about the marvelous Mantis shrimp and enjoy three pages of Miscellaneous Revelry. Learn the history and science of color in incredible, easy to understand non-fiction articles. Hear from passionate youth activists in Pittsburgh, teenage entrepreneurs who started their own sock business, and surf rock musician Shana Cleveland of La Luz! Issue #10 also features DIY watercolor travel palette instructions, perspectives from National Park Service rangers, the outlandish costumes of the medieval era, and much more. Think of this visionary issue as your own personal binocular-microscope-kaleidoscope in one. Don’t miss it.

Illustoria is a print magazine for creative kids and their grownups. We celebrate visual storytelling, makers, and DIY culture through stories, art, comics, interviews, crafts, and activities. Our high-quality triannual 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.