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Issue 08

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Looking for a screen-free activity that'll inspire your tween? This issue is pure feel-good magic, packed with stories that spark imagination and calm worried minds. Meet Janice LeAnn Brown, a 15-year-old actress who's casting spells on TV as a legit wizard (and making us all believe in magic). Speaking of magic, we've got an actual magician spilling secrets that'll have you amazing everyone at lunch. Feeling stressed? We're breaking down anxiety with zero sugar-coating—just honest advice that actually helps. Our vegan banana chocolate chip muffins are about to save your snack game (seriously, who needs eggs?). You'll travel the world through teens' eyes in Kenya, get inspired by six college basketball phenoms who are changing the game, and discover how to create your own zine because your stories deserve to be told. We're also myth-busting some health "facts" everyone swears by (spoiler: some are total nonsense). Plus, there's fashion inspo straight from NYC, real advice from grown-ups who get it, activities to feed the creative soul, and puzzles to challenge your brain. 

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CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

  • School Snaps: Best friends show their style in New York City
  • Our Lives in the Kenya: Growing up around the world
  • A Cross-Country Adventure: Going from the coast to the mountains
  • On the Move: Meet six college basketball stars

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

  • In the Know - Anxiety: What it is and how to manage it
  • Ask a Grown-Up: Answers to readers' questions

FEATURES

  • Magic Maker: Janice LeAnn Brown, 15, shines as a wizard on TV
  • Watch Closely Now: Magician Jake Berg shares some of his tricks
  • Health Myths Busted: True or false? Debunking common sayings

FUN AND GAMES

  • Zine Dreams: Make your own mini mag
  • No Eggs? No Problem! Vegan banana chocolate chip muffins
  • Activity Section: Coloring, puzzles, a quiz, and more
  • Quick Quiz: Janice LeAnn Brown in her own words

Founding Editors: Keeley McNamara and Jen Swetzoff

Creative Director: Jade Wang

Copyeditor: Victoria Beliveau

The team: Isabella Barbuto, Katelyn Belyus, Leigh Belz Ray, Jake Berg, Lisa Greenwald, Anna Hurley, Meera Lee Patel, Will Lipman, Ada Nicolle, and Morgan Pansing

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Katherine Antoniou, 16; Seanna Brar, 12; Tejveer Brar, 15; Alex Swetzoff, 12; Vivienne, 11; and Winter Watson, 16

Let yourself feel. Don't try to shut it all off.”

—Janice LeAnn Brown, 15, Anyway Magazine, Issue 8