Fellow Kansans,

Forty years ago, KANSAS! magazine launched a children’s edition titled KANSAS! Too, which sparked curiosity and inspired young readers across the state for more than a decade. As one of those young readers, the magazine ignited my passion and deep love for our state. 

Today, I am excited to carry that legacy forward by introducing the next chapter: KANSAS! Kids.

KANSAS! Kids is designed to connect young minds with the beauty, history and endless possibilities of Kansas. Through its pages, students will uncover unexpected treasures and gain a deeper appreciation for the place they call home. Our goal is to inspire a lasting connection to Kansas while encouraging them to dream big dreams in our great state.

I’m happy to share that all of the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders in your school will receive a complimentary copy of this new magazine, created especially for young Kansans.

During the week of January 13 – just in time for Kansas Day – your school will receive a shipment of KANSAS! Kids magazines. This special edition features an exclusive Kansas Day article created in partnership with the Kansas State Historical Society that offers students an engaging look at our state’s rich history.

To make the most of this publication, I encourage you to notify your teachers now, so they can plan to share the KANSAS! Kids magazine with their students. 

If you have questions, or need additional copies of this special publication, please contact Andrea Etzel, editor, at andrea.etzel@ks.gov or (785) 213-0126.

David Toland, Lt. Governor & Secretary of the Department of Commerce