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IndyKids: A Free Paper For Kids, By Kids

IndyKids was formed in 2005 by a group of independent journalists, students, parents, teachers and activists who saw the need for a progressive, ad-free news media to be presented in a way that would interest and engage young kids. Since publishing its first black and white issue in the fall of 2005, IndyKids has grown into a vital, multi-platform current events and social justice news source that

is produced by kids, for kids. Today, our work encompasses the free, nationally distributed print edition of the IndyKids newspaper published five times a year, an active website with exclusive articles, interviews, podcasts, open dialogue and resources, workshops for kids to learn journalism and media literacy, and support for educators with teaching guides and classroom visits. Through our programs, we inspire a passion for social justice and learning to empower the next generation of critical thinkers, community leaders, journalists and activists and provide a space for young people to give voice to their perspectives and effectively amplify that voice.

04/10/2025

Someday You Could Be…an award-winning journalist like Amy Zimmer!

IndyKids reporters interviewed Amy Zimmer, the bureau chief for Chalkbeat New York, back in the fall of 2024 about her career in education reporting.

Listen to the full episode at IndyKids.org or on SPOTIFY or APPLE podcasts!

25/09/2025

Throwback Thursday! Here's a look back at an article done over five years ago on the topic of Drag Queen Story Hour. Some drag queens around the United States are taking to a different kind of stage: one at the front of a public library.

The Drag Queen Story Hour, which started in 2015 in San Francisco, are events which see drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, bookstores and schools. The storytellers dress in exotic and beautiful outfits and wear flamboyant makeup while reading stories often focused on gender identity issues. It seems harmless (and it is), so why is there controversy?

Read the full article by Kid Reporter Juan (age 10) at IndyKids.org!

You can also read the entire IndyKids archive at IndyKids.org. (For FREE)

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23/09/2025

Interviewing A Zooarcheologist!

The Gillen Brewer Interviewers are back and ready to learn about animals and their relationships with humans across time!

In this episode, students from the Gillen Brewer School sit down with zooarchaeologist Evin Grody to uncover ancient animal facts—like whether people had pets 2,000 years ago or if anyone ever rode a zebra!

Tune in for this paws-itively fun and fascinating journey through history!

About Evin Grody:
Evin is an absolute nerd about all things ANIMAL and exploring the ways our lives are so very intertwined! Growing up, she spent most of her time outdoors in the Colorado mountains with the various animals her family had (dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, lizard). This left her with an early and deep understanding of how much animals both shape our lives and are shaped by them.

Evin has conducted fieldwork and museum collections work in the USA, South Africa, Zambia, and Madagascar. Her writing, presentations, and archaeological conversations have covered everything from peer-reviewed journal articles and professional conferences to public library chats, YouTube videos, and podcast chats.

Visit IndyKids.org to learn more about our newspaper and our educational programs!

This episode was edited by Sarah Clapp.
IndyKids' executive director is Isis Phillips.

This episode features the song "Cat Walk" by Roie Shpigler, accessed via Artlist.io.

18/09/2025

Throwback Thursday! Heres one of many trips IndyKids has taken to the studios for a live show broadcast. Read our interview with iconic Democracy Now host Amy Goodman at IndyKids.org!

Want to be an IndyKids reporter? Sign up for our youth journalism program, link in bio.

14/09/2025

Want to become an IndyKids reporter and have your work read by people all over the country and world? Act now for 25% off Fall 2025 classes with code Fall25.

All info including time, dates, and future workshops on our pinned post and link in bio!

Attending our writing program is the best way to write for IndyKids.
Students are guided on an in-depth exploration of media literacy and learn how to become critical journalists. Working one-on-one with professional journalists, editors, writers and educators, students take part in every aspect of producing the IndyKids newspaper – from pitching, researching and writing, content production, interviewing, on-the-ground reporting, editing and finalizing their work for publication, and finally, distributing the paper to a growing, national audience of their peers.

Visit IndyKids.org/attend-a-workshop
Link in bio.
Cost is $240 per student, with scholarships available.
Intended for students 10-14

11/09/2025

Throwback Thursday! Some pictures from over a decade ago!

IndyKids turns 20 years old soon- sign up to be a kid reporter via link in bio. Information also available on the pinned post of out profile.

08/09/2025

The current president is spreading a lot of misinformation about the LGBTQ+ community, especially trans people. Politicians like President Trump are using misleading language to create fear and pass laws that target q***r and trans folks. Being trans isn’t new, and it’s not dangerous. This administration’s definition of “sex” ignores science and the lived realities of millions of people across cultures and time. What are some of the biggest false claims being pushed now? Read these fact-checks by 14-year-old kid reporter Shanti.

You can read the full article and FOUR OTHER articles on scapegoating in the center-spread "THE BLAME GAME" at IndyKids.org. Link in bio.

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06/09/2025

OPOSSUMS!!! Sorry for the enthusiasm, but this is one of our favorite sections each issue. In this edition of "Getting Wild With..." we're talking opossums!

As kid reporter Shanty Tejeda writes, "They are North America’s only marsupial and one of the best animals to have in your backyard."

Read the full article at IndyKids.org, link in bio, along with the FULL summer '25 issue. For FREE (and no ads).

02/09/2025

🐟🐟 A giant goldfish was found by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Lake Erie last year. At first, it may seem harmless: just an overgrown fish. But it is more
than that. This huge fish was found as an invasive species to Lake Erie. “Without a tank limiting their size, goldfish that once fit in the palm of your hand can balloon into giant, football-sized invaders that compete with native species for food and habitat,”
wrote the USFWS on social media. The giant goldfish can also damage the water quality of the lake and introduce parasites to the water, while stealing food from many native fish. It can grow up to four pounds. It is also a voracious eater, which means it can eat the plants, fish and insects living near and inside the water, which can harm ecosystems. In the end, releasing your fish at first may seem like a good deed, but it can create long-lasting problems!

-IndyKids! Reporter Brooklynn Then.

Read all of the latest issue at IndyKids.org, link in bio.

29/08/2025

Interview Alert!! In the "Someday You Could Be..." section of last issue, journalist Amy Zimmer sat down with IndyKids reporters about her experience as reporter.

She shared a lot about her past experiences, dating back to when she was a teenager on how journalism can embower everyone!

Check out the interview in text form at IndyKids.org, or the podcast version at IndyKids! voices on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

24/08/2025

There is a long, ugly history of people in power demonizing groups of people for political gain. Blaming “undesirable” groups of people was a way for Hi**er to consolidate power by rallying the German people around the common causes of fear and hatred. Scapegoating trans people or immigrants for the problems of society distracts from what is really happening, and prevents many from understanding the true causes of suffering. Oftentimes blaming groups, like calling women witches in the 1600s, has also served as a way to prevent those groups of people from becoming powerful and independent.

Despite the title of this section, blaming political opponents is anything but a game. As history has shown us, scapegoating vulnerable populations can result in unfair treatment, a loss of human rights, detainment, and even the sanctioned murder of innocent people.

Read the full center spread of articles at IndyKids.org

- "Why is Trump Demonizing DEI?"
- "The Alien Enemies Act is Back"
- "Setting the Record Straight: Misinformation Spread About Immigrants"
- "FACT-CHECK: What's Really Happening With Trans Rights"

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21/08/2025

In this edition's personal report, kid reporter Ashley discusses an experience she had about he sense of belonging as a person of color. She was with her father at a farmers market in Long Island, and something felt off...

Read the full essay at IndyKids.org, along with the entire new summer issue!

Want to write your own story at IndyKids? Check out our youth journalism program! Pinned on our profile, and found via the link in bio.

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