Join our editorial team: Learn to Think Like a Reporter

WE ARE ON A MISSION AT Inkandescent Kids magazine!

What we do: Dedicated to helping students, K-20, around the world think critically, tell great stories, fine-tune their writing skills, and have fun doing it, our team of student and professional reporters are determined to bring you news you can use!

Here’s how: We connect our team of student journalists with professional reporters, photojournalists, illustrators, videographers, and others to teach them the art of storytelling.

• For writers: Students work directly with their mentor to pick a topic, create an outline, build a question list, conduct an interview, and write/edit their articles.
• Photographers: Working with professional photojournalists, students will learn the art of taking the perfect pic to illustrate an article.
• Artists: We match students with illustrators who will help them think through an article and turn it into a piece that accompanies an article.
• Videographers: It’s tempting to shoot video on a phone of anything that catches your eye, our videographers will be trained to be discerning about telling a story with their videos that captures the essence of the topic.

Deliverables: All content will be featured on Inkandescent Kids magazine with a bio and photo of the student.

AI Free Zone: While using AI is a tool is part of how many people do their work today, our goal is to get our team to think for themselves. No article will be written by AI, no artwork will be created by AI, and no video or podcast or music clip will be built by AI. What we will allow is for our team to utilize it for research and grammar checks. It’s an honor code. But we’ll know if the difference!

Are you ready to Think Like a Reporter? Let’s get started! Send an email to Hope, publisher, Inkandescent Kids.

MEET OUR TEAM OF STUDENT REPORTERS

Erin Li shares: I just finished by freshman year studying healthcare policy at the University of Pennsylvania, where I’ve been inspired to dig deeper into the complexities of our healthcare system. I’ve always believed that access to quality care is a basic human right, and my studies help me understand the legislative, economic, and social factors that affect who gets that care and why. By immersing myself in research, collaborating with peers, and staying engaged in campus forums, I hope to uncover and champion solutions that make healthcare more equitable for all. Being part of the Empowered Together Network reinforces my sense of purpose and shows me the power of a collective vision. When people come together to share ideas and advocate for change, we create a force for good that’s greater than the sum of our individual efforts. It’s empowering to know that my voice matters and that my work can contribute to a larger movement committed to improving lives around the world. Through collaboration, empathy, and a drive to serve, I aim to shape policies that will make a lasting, positive impact on communities everywhere. Click here to read her essay, The Changing DEI Landscape: The Challenge of Finding Steady Footing.

Female Futurist Nachala Waters: A goal-oriented, purpose-driven woman on a mission to stand up for one another, support one another, and push forward, even in the face of resistance. “I am attending Towson University pursing a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Mass Communications, and working full-time to be to afford my education,” she says. “I am personable, adaptable, and possess the ability to build authentic relationships that will help further organizational success.” Nachala adds: “In the recent election, a notable shift occurred in the voting patterns of men, with a significant increase in support for Donald Trump across multiple demographic groups. The results of this election underscore a harsh reality: Despite years of feminist advocacy and the #MeToo movement’s bold attempts to engage men in the fight for women’s rights, many men remain indifferent to or even antagonistic toward these issues.” Click here to read more.

Jamie Falgie: Skilled in biology, chemistry, environmental studies, TLC, GEL electrophoresis, writing, oral presentations, collecting field data, identifying plant species, bird-banding, organization, and time-management, Jamie completed several projects relating to environmental science, including grant writing for obtaining sustainable infrastructure for campus and working on an independent study regarding campus sustainability and renewable energy sources. She also, conducted and presented an independent project on how acid rain affects flora, specifically Wisconsin Fast Plants. Graduated summa cum laude (GPA: 3.92) while also playing soccer for my university’s soccer team and being involved in various clubs and activities. After being the co-editor of her university’s international literary magazine, Jamie freelances for The River Reporter in Narrowsburg, NY, when she isn’t working as a nature guide in the picturesque Poconos. Read her essay about Clothing and Gender here.

Shay Jackson: A high school sophomore, Shay was the second-place winner in the 2025 “Living the Dream” art, poetry, and essay competition. Click here to read her first submission to Inkandescent Kids.