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Celebrating Illustoria, the brilliant magazine for creative kids
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April 4, 2026 at Local Economy in Oakland, CA
Illustoria Magazine is a high-quality print publication for creative kids & their grownups to slow down and enjoy stories, art, and activities; and as a counter to our fast-paced, digital age. Illustoria celebrates visual storytelling, makers, and DIY culture through print and beyond.
In 2019, Illustoria became a collaboration between McSweeney’s and the International Alliance of Youth Writing Centers, an informal network of organizations around the world who share the belief that young people need places where they can write and be heard and have their voices polished, published, and amplified. In every issue of Illustoria Magazine, students from these centers contribute their own writing and art and conduct interviews with the artists and others profiled in these pages.
We'll celebrate their latest issue and do some fun creative things with kids!
Date:
April 4, 2026
Time:
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
Event website: https://luma.com/jmwxblvf
Event type:
Art and Culture
Local Economy is a small, flexible community space on the College Avenue stretch of Rockridge, a few doors from East Bay Booksellers. It looks and feels like a bright neighborhood storefront set up for people to gather rather than a traditional venue. Inside, most things are organized around a long central table where talks, workshops, book clubs and game sessions all happen in close quarters. more...
