Bilingual English–Spanish Children's Magazine • Ages 6–12

About Us Kiddo

kid·do

/ˈkidō/
noun informal

Kiddo: Someone who is at least slightly younger than you in age, but so aptly intellectual as to have the best of both worlds; brains and purely cute facial characteristics combined with childish noises that cause her companion to smile with delight.

Mission

Our Mission is to actively preserve and promote the Spanish language, family values, and cultural heritage among the new generations of Hispanic Canadians. We strive to act as promoters of education, culture, and environmental awareness and are committed to creating a better community and world for all.

Read, Play, Learn

Welcome to Kiddo's CLUB! Take a tour of Kiddos village and visit its cabins to discover amazing surprises! ENJOY!

An Inspiration Called "Kiddo"


At the time when my twin boys were attending daycare; it was very hard to find Spanish books or magazines that not only would teach the language but also transmit culture. As parents, we started to generate ideas about creating a kid’s publication. It would tell stories and fables passed on from our parents and grandparents and have games and activities in both languages, English and Spanish.

With this concept, a purpose, a target audience, and the desire to teach our Hispanic culture and language; it was just a matter of giving the magazine a proper name.
The name "kiddo" comes from a former boss and friend (Thomas Nater) who called me “kiddo”. In my mind, “kiddo” had the image of a little girl or boy playfully learning. We now had a name for our bilingual magazine: “Kiddo Magazine”. The rest of this story is now a collection of numerous issues that we have been publishing since 2007.    

How It All Started


Since Kiddo Magazine was launched in 2007, during the Folk Arts Festival - Open house of the Latin American Cultural Club of Niagara Region, it has come to be well known among many families in and outside of the Niagara Region (Hamilton, Mississauga, Milton, Brampton, Oakville, and Toronto). The magazine’s continued involvement in cultural events; fairs and festivals have also contributed to the promotion of the Hispanic culture and its success. 

From the beginning, Kiddo Magazine has been the joint effort of professionals in various fields working as a team under the same objective: Preserve and disseminate the Spanish language, cultural heritage, and family values to new generations of Hispanic Canadians and Hispanic Americans. That effort continues and has always been a rewarding venture.

The niche gave us the opportunity to create something unique and Kiddo Magazine continues to challenge us just as playful kiddo growing up. The idea is now an institution that day to day explores new ways to transmit knowledge, reach and engage more and more kids.

— Zulima Wesso - Director

Earth Day 2026 Drawing Contest: Our Power, Our Planet

Earth Day 2026 drawing contest banner reading “Draw a Cleaner, Greener World” (April 22nd) with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” Illustration shows children creating a greener future with solar panels and wind turbines near a clean river and a green city; includes Links for Greener Learning and Kiddo Magazine logos and the message “Show your green imagination and win cool prizes.”

Kiddo Magazine is excited to team up with Links for Greener Learning for the 11th Annual Earth Day Celebration on April 22, 2026, at the Farmers’ Market in St. Catharines.
This year, Earth Day has a special theme:
“Our Power, Our Planet: Take a Stand for Clean Air, Clear Water, Renewable Energy, and the Protection of Human Health and the Countless Species that Share Our Planet.”
We invite young artists to help bring this theme to life by joining our Earth Day Drawing Contest. Here’s a fun slogan for the contest:
“Draw a Cleaner, Greener World – Win Prizes While Protecting Our Planet!”

Who can participate

This contest is for elementary school students in Grades 3 to 6, usually ages 8 to 12.

Your creative challenge

Imagine the Earth is asking for your help, and you have a real superpower: your own power.
Draw a picture that shows how kids can help make the world cleaner and greener. You can use one or more of these ideas:
  • Clean air (biking, planting trees, reducing smoke and pollution)
  • Clear water (protecting lakes and rivers, cleaning up litter, saving water)
  • Renewable energy (solar, wind, water power)
  • Protecting people and animals (healthy communities, safe habitats, thriving nature)

Add a Story Spark

Write 1 to 3 sentences to explain your drawing:
Tell us what is happening in your picture and how your power is helping the planet.

Artwork guidelines

  • Use letter-sized paper (8.5 x 11 inches).
  • You can use crayons, markers, pencil crayons, paint, or any other 2D art materials.
  • Make sure your artwork is original and created by you. Please do not use internet images or tracing.
  • Remember to add your Story Spark (1 to 3 sentences).

How to send in your entry

On the back of your artwork, or on a submission slip, please write:
  • Student first name only
  • Grade
  • School name
  • Teacher/school contact

Prize categories & awards

Prizes will be given out by grade group:
  • Category A: Grades 3–4
  • Category B: Grades 5–6

Important dates

Earth Day Celebration: April 22, 2026 (Farmers’ Market, St. Catharines)

Who is organizing the event

The Earth Day Celebration is organized by Links for Greener Learning.
The Earth Day Drawing Contest is presented by Kiddo Magazine, in collaboration with Links for Greener Learning.

Ready to join?

Teachers and participating schools can contact Links for Greener Learning for participation details and submission instructions:
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