Greetings from Root & Star!
Root & Star magazine brings quality art and literature to children six times per year. We bridge the gap between quality children’s books and the ephemeral magazine form, showcasing contemporary artists, fresh poems, funny comics, and nature-based activities. We hope that when you reach the end of the magazine, you feel more peaceful, joyful, and connected to your ROOTS and to your STARS.
The idea for Root & Star magazine occurred over two years ago, when my young daughter raced into my studio with mail she was delighted to see had her name on it. I realized that I knew enough artists and creative people that I could curate a thoughtful, intentionally made magazine to inspire children and their caregivers. Together with Christine, my co-editor, we wanted to make a magazine that celebrated and cultivated emotional intelligence and that preserved the sacred space of childhood. Root & Star was born.
Aren’t there some books that are for children but that you love just as much? Isn’t there some art and literature that speaks to the child and the ageless one in all of us? We are trying to make a magazine that accesses that level of beauty, wisdom, and joy. In this way, while we like to say the magazine is for the child who likes to be read to in their caregiver’s lap, we have many adults who get the magazine just for themselves!
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SouleMama: Since the last time you were featured on SouleMama, in what ways has your business grown or changed? Is there anything new you'd like to tell us about?
Courtney: We love to make this magazine so much. We work really hard on it (with children often in our laps), and we love to know that we are bringing something beautiful and meaningful into homes across the world. However, we are a small business with no private funding or advertising. We rely on subscribers in order to continue. This has become more apparent than ever as we look at our numbers this year. As many more companies merge into conglomerates, we feel strongly that small, socially responsible businesses sustain a necessary authenticity and humanity. We are SO grateful for the support of our readers because it allows us to continue to grow.
This weekend, Root & Star is generously offering the following gift to ONE lucky SouleMama reader:
A free subscription to one lucky family
Plus all SouleMama readers get 10% off with the discount code SOULEMAMAROCKS (because she does!). Code expires 8/31. This is great for a gift: we ship everything within a few days of receiving the order.
To enter today's giveaway, leave a comment below (one entry per person, please). Comments will close by 9 am EST on Sunday. Winners will be chosen by Random Number Generator and announced in this post shortly after. Comments closed. The winner is...
We would love to receive this magazine!
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