A note from your
Official Kids Mag
Our premier issue of Official Kids Mag - our
children's magazine for Central and Northwest
Arkansas - is finally here.
Official Kids Mag and OfficialKidsMag.com are
filled with stories, photos and activities for kids.
The best part, it's written and photographed by
"kids at heart."
Official Kids Mag is specially designed for kids
in kindergarten through the sixth grade. The
glossy, perfect bound magazine is full of local
kid hero profiles, features, events, recipes,
games, puzzles, coloring and activity pages, and
educational stories written just for kids.
With six themed editions set for 2018, Official Kids Mag and
OfficialKidsMag.com will be a hit with kids, parents and teachers, but
mainly kids!
In every edition we will tell the amazing story of a kid making a
difference in our world. In this first edition we feature five "Kid Heroes"
who make a difference in the Northwest Arkansas community every day.
I want to take a moment to thank our teachers and parents for their
efforts with kids in our area. I am amazed by some on the stories we have
been working on for this and upcoming issues.
I should mention the time and effort put into Official Kids Mag by our
advertising and creative staff.
Many staff members worked on this fun project. Brian Huntley, our chief
designer, and Dave Woods, our magazine coordinator and writer, have
worked tirelessly to make sure this is a fantastic magazine filled with great
images, awesome design and amazing stories.
I'd love to hear from kids, parents and sponsors on topics you would like
to see in upcoming issues. Email me at bpowers@officialkidsmag.com
Thanks to our sponsors, Official Kids Mag can be offered as both an
educational resource and a fun guide for kids. Pick up a copy at more than
125 rack locations, in your school, or email us to request a future copy.
Sincerely,
Brent A. Powers,
Official Kids Mag
Director of Advertising & Marketing
"Wisdom begins in wonder." - Socrates
Brent A. Powers, age 5
Director of Advertising
& Marketing
Official Kids Mag
OfficialKidsMag.com
Official Kids Mag Staff
Brent A. Powers, Director of Advertising & Marketing
Dani Beeman, New Business Development Manager
Brian Huntley, Creative Services Manager
Dave Woods, Magazine Coordinator, Lead Writer
Contributing
Photographer
Rachel Lipe
Layout/Design
Terri Frye
Brian Huntley
Creative Team
Debra Ballard
Rhonda Campbell
Jennifer Doyle
Terri Frye
Rachel Lipe
Ariana Mason
Jemel Parker
Catherine Ross
Sales Team
Sonya Collett
Casey Cotton
Alma Cueva
Gail Curlett
Amber Dicken
Jennifer Gregory
Sonny Hildebrand
Shannon Hocker
Bob Howard
Beth Johnson
Don Jones
Tom Layton
Chris Rowe
Tammy Rusher
Randy Saunders
Barbara Smith
Doug Wallace
Kelley Young
To Advertise: Contact Dani Beeman
dbeeman@officialkidsmag.com
479-640-5307
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ON THE
COVER
Riley Ford making a difference in her
community. See her story and others
starting on page 9.
Official Kids Mag is a publication of Northwest
Arkansas Newspapers, LLC. All rights reserved. No
portion of this publication may be produced in whole
or in part without the written permission of the
publisher. The publisher reserves the right to accept
or reject any editorial or advertising content. The
publisher assumes no responsibility for the return of
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