Writer’s Guidelines

The Kids' Ark is a 24-page, 4-color, quarterly Christian magazine for children ages 6-12. Each issue is based on a theme (ie: Love, Faith, Obedience, etc.)  The magazine offers games, puzzles, Bible stories and Christian fiction stories.

Three fiction stories are used in each issue. Average story length is 600 words and should be written for the 6-8 year old reading level.

Each accepted story pays $100 for First Time World-Wide rights as well as Electronic rights with rights to reprint at a later date. $25 will be paid per story for reprints. Stories should be engaging and applicable to the monthly theme. (Paid on publication).

The Kids' Ark is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization and is published by a husband and wife team in Victoria, Texas. The magazine is not affiliated with any particular church and has pastors from various denominations on its advisory board. The magazine is printed locally in Victoria, but is being distributed statewide and nationally and will eventually be marketed internationally as well. We are currently working at posting the magazine on the internet as an

e-zine specifically for ministering to kids in foreign countries.

In our stories, we're looking for contemporary fiction as well as historical fiction. We want the kids to be able to relate to the stories while inspiring them and teaching them biblical principles along the way. By reading a story that involves life's troubles, young children can learn that the best way to handle problems is to turn to God. We like to include adventuresome stories on different nationalities and backgrounds.

Stories should be submitted as Microsoft Word attachments to writingwonder78@yahoo.com.

Please e-mail writingwonder78@yahoo.com if you would like sample stories.

Questions? Call 1-800-455-1770

The Kids’ Ark Purpose:

Our whole purpose is to enlighten children with the love and power of God through Jesus. We believe that God wants the best for His children and that through a faith and knowledge of Him, they can have a happy and prosperous life. We also feel that only through Christ can children withstand the temptations and trials that they are being exposed to in these times.

The Kids’ Ark Mission:

To provide children with a solid biblical foundation on which to base their choices in life.

Upcoming Themes:
Mar. 2009:    God’s Guidelines – deadline March 1, 2008
Jun. 2009:    Stubbornness -  deadline April 1, 2008
Sept. 2009:    Encouragement – deadline June 20, 2008
Dec. 2009:    Holy Spirit -  deadline August 20, 2008

Artist Guidelines

We are currently not accepting un-solicited art, games or puzzles.