Kidlio Magazine: How Following Your Interests Can Lead the Way

Meet this week's lil' leader, Durvin! At just 15 years old, he is already a seasoned editor and the founder of Kidlio Magazine, a creative project he started at age 10 to share his love of graphic design and storytelling. In this inspiring conversation, Dhurvin shares how his passion turned into a thriving magazine during the pandemic, how he balances school and publishing with the help of his mother, and his big plans for the magazine's future. He opens up about the importance of learning something new every day, how hobbies can lead you to discover your strengths, and why welcoming obstacles is the secret to personal growth. Dhurvin's story is a powerful reminder that following your passions keeps you motivated, connected, and always moving forward. What if every time your child said "I can't," they followed it with "...yet"? Tune in for really wonderful pieces of wisdom and a real reminder that growth happens when we embrace the chaos. Want to see your story or illustration in Kidlio Magazine? Send your work to Dhurvin at [email protected] or visit www.Kidliomag.com to learn how to submit!   Picture Book Recommendations:   a. Louise Loves Art Author & Illustrator: Kelly Light  this stunning debut from Kelly Light is an irresistible story about the importance of creativity in all its forms. Meet Louise. Louise loves art more than anything. It's her imagination on the outside. She is determined to create a masterpiece—her pièce de résistance! Louise also loves Art, her little brother. This is their story. Louise Loves Art is a celebration of the brilliant artist who resides in all of us.     b. If I Never Forever Endeavor Author & Illustrator: Holly Meade Safe inside his cozy nest, a young bird considers whether or not to give his new wings a try. What if he tries and the wings don't work, and he flails, plummets, and looks foolish? Then again, what if his wings take him swooping and gliding, sailing and flying through a great big wonderful world? He'll never know if he never endeavors. With the help of her bold, beautiful collage artwork, Caldecott Honor-winning artist Holly Meade offers a gentle nudge for hesitant fledglings of all ages and species to step out, to dare, to try . . . and to fly.   Cool Q's For Discussion:   1. What inspired you to start Kidlio Magazine when you were only 10 years old? 2. How do you balance managing the magazine with your schoolwork and other activities? 3. Why do you think it's important to have hobbies and follow your passions? 4. Can you share a time when an obstacle helped you grow or taught you something new? 5. What are your dreams and goals for Kidlio Magazine in the future? 6. What is your main takeaway from today's episode with Dhurvin?   Have a great week everyone! Keep Leading and Keep Reading, Tina