Kids Nation magazine - Edition 29: One voice

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L e n i l made

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poem: "today"

DRAWINGS by children sheltering in mexico

"unity"

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poem: "i see us"

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"we can overcome"

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STRONGER TOGETHER

comic strip

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"unity"

be the best you can be

comic strip

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gift ideas & offers

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TORIKATSU

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from the editor "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr. 2020 .. what a year it's been!

Our lives have all been impacted by COVID-19 global pandemic and other situations that are happening all across the world.

In this edition, we are honored to feature voices of youths and influential people from several different countries.

Rachel Macy Stafford inspires us to be the rainbow in someone's clouds. Shéri Brynard challenges us to be the best we can be.

Thanks to Atricia, Shawn, Keturah, Avery, Micah, Josiah and Madeline for sharing your talents and powerful message of hope and unity.

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Special thanks to Preemptive Love Coalition who provide us with drawings of some of the most vulnerable children refugees / asylum seekers sheltering in Mexico.

Also, don't forget to check out Desi Trisnawati's delicious Torikatsu recipe, beautiful handmade gift ideas and paper chain people craft.

We are in this together!

xo, Mia

this edition’s contributors:

MIA SETYAWAN | AUSTRALIA EDITOR & FOUNDER - KIDS NATION MAGazine kidsnationmag.com Mia is a mother of two boys and owns an award winning graphic design studio in Australia. She is passionate about imparting positive values to future generations. Mia has been a volunteer at a local children program for over 10 years.

Desi Trisnawati | INDONESIA food artist & chef consultant inspirational-chef.com Desi is the winner of Masterchef Indonesia 2012 and the first female Masterchef Indonesia. She is the author of 20 Fun Recipes of Strong Heart and creator of the Indonesia's first culinary board game Cooking with Inspirational Chef Desi.

JOSIAH S. | Australia Hi I'm Josiah. I like exploring and bike riding. When I grow up, I want to be a fireman.

madeline L. | AUSTRALIA My name is Maddie. I love to paint and ride my bike. When I grow up I want to be a teacher.

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this edition’s contributors:

Shéri Brynard | south africa teacher, speaker & down syndrome ambassador sheribrynard.co.za National representative, international ambassador and speaker for people with Down syndrome. Shéri has a tertiary teacher’s diploma and is a full time assistant teacher, with an ad hoc appointment at the University of the Free State to motivate disadvantaged learners. Her book is available on Amazon.com.

atricia B. | AUSTRALIA I am 13 years old; a high school student who loves to write and make music.

I also aspire to become a screenwriter in the near future.

shawn K. | USA www.thekettererfamily.com Shawn lives in Southern California with his adoptive family – dad Michael, mom Ivey, sister Sofia and five brothers (Jared, Chase, Jeriah and Rodrigo).

The Ketterers love going to the beach.

keturah F. | usa Keturah Live is a 9-year-old worshiper of Jesus. She is the oldest of four and the only girl. She loves singing, soccer, and dreams to travel the world and tell people about Jesus when she grows up.

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this edition’s contributors:

Rachel Macy Stafford | USA author & founder hands free mama handsfreemama.com Rachel M. Stafford is a writer with one goal: to help people choose love as much as humanly possible. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, Only Love Today, and Live Love Now. Rachel inspires millions through the Hands Free Revolution on Facebook and Instagram.

AVERY STAFFORD | USA www.handsfreemama.com/avery Avery Stafford is a 13-year-old student who discovered the healing power of music at a young age and now uses her musical gift to help people cope with life’s challenges. In addition to songwriting, Avery enjoys giving guitar lessons, playing tennis, and being with friends. ENOUGH is the title of her first album.

micah C. | iraq Hi I’m Micah and I am 12 years old. I live with my family in Iraq. I like to practice Tae Kwon Do and read. I’m interested in social justice and want to be a lawyer when I grow up.

preemptive love | global preemptivelove.org We're a coalition stretching across Iraq, Syria, Latin America, the United States, and beyond, working together to unmake violence and create the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.

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The following drawings were created by children of some of the most vulnerable refugees / asylum seekers sheltering in Mexico.

Special thanks to Preemptive Love for providing the artworks. preemptivelove.org

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artwork: Bernada age 8 Guatemala W

“Being together no matter where you come from”

artwork: Diego Honduras W

“A world with no borders”

artwork: Dianne age 6 El Salvador W

“Love”

artwork: José age 8 Guatemala W

“All countries united, no matter the color, there are white, yellow, and tan, the race doesn’t matter” 11

artwork: Patricia Honduras W

“Loving each other”

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PHOTO: stock snap

TODAY Q words: atricia B. R

There is no other day like today Today may be good or today may be bad Today may be happy or sad Today the world is changing and breathing new paths to take Today the people have important choices to make Today lives have been spun aboard life’s endless merry-go-round But today the sun still rises and goes down

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Today the people still live Today the people still laugh Today the people still sing with joy Today is a new day, there is no other day like today Today is a very important day There are no other peoples on Earth except the people who are here today Only one human race living today So hope for the best today Do what you can today Unite as one today Because there is no other day like today

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UNITY Q words: micah C. R

The dictionary definition of unity is the state of being united or joined as a whole.

To me unity is more than that.

Unity, to me, is being able to put aside your differences to create something with someone else or hangout with someone else and being together working towards a common goal...

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"For true unity we must treat everyone the same and not judge anyone by their skin color, religion, or wealth."

– MICAH C.

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i see us Q words: avery stafford R

Every day I wake up.

Every day I sleep.

Every day I have challenges.

Every day the sun sets and the sun rises, And I start again.

For a long time, the question was: What will this day bring for me?

But then I started noticing you.

Every day you wake up.

Every day you sleep.

Every day you have challenges.

Every day the sun sets and the sun rises, And you start again.

That’s when the question changed to: What will this day bring for you?

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And that is when I began to see us — living our lives fighting our battles celebrating our achievements healing our sadness.

If your sunset and sunrise are the same as mine, Doesn’t it make sense to go through our days together?

So instead of thinking, what this day will bring for me?

I think, what this day will bring for you?

Because bettering your world makes mine better too.

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Q artwork: shawn K. R

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stronger together words: Rachel Macy Stafford | artwork: mia setyawan

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Even when it’s bad, there is still good... because we can be the rainbow in someone’s cloud.

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There is a beautiful side of humanity, and it is happening all around us.

It is happening IN us.

All together now.

Let’s lift our voices.

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we are stronger

than we are alone.

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keturah F. Hi! My name is Keturah. I'm only nine years old and I have been able to travel to 30 countries. Every single country is very different and beautiful in their own ways.

In December I traveled to India with my dad.

We went to far away villages. Their lives are very different than mine. We became close friends fast when we worshiped together.

I believe that worship brings unity. You don't need to look the same, or sound the same because Christians worship the same God. God understands everyone. When we worship together He brings peace, joy, love and unity!

As a family we have also been to refugee camps in Iraq. We have met kids who have been through hard times, but when we worshiped together their hearts lit up.

Anywhere we travel I know that worship will bring ...

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be the best you can be words: Shéri Brynard | artwork: mia setyawan

success

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In my life, the elevator to success has been out of order...

2 ... I had to use the stairs and take one step at a time.

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to any place worth going to.

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With hard work everything worked out for me. Always set your aims as high as possible.

We've all got this one precious life. What are we doing with it?”

Today a person with Down syndrome challenges you to be the best you can be.

Shéri Bry n a rd 30

I have written a book about my life.

In my book, I emphasize the fact that parents must motivate and love all their children. Their children will be able to do many things. Don't focus on what they cannot do or how they differ from other children.

In my book, my mother also tells the readers about her journey with me.

Shéri

sheribrynard.co.za

Available in: Afrikaans English

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gifts of

hope &

unity

compiled by: mia setyawan

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1. multicultural family DOLLS Trapolopolis | Chile 10% off. Coupon: KIDSNATION Expiry: December 1, 2020

4. "bee a kind human" T-shirt Jemmima Pearl Designs | australia 10% off. Coupon: BEEKIND10

2. hope embroidery kit Brynn and Co | australia 15% off. Coupon: KIDSNATION15 Expiry: September 8, 2020

5. mlk jr watercolor print (instant download) Our Joyful Journey | canada 10% off. Coupon: MLKJR Expiry: September 30, 2020

3. "better together" flag Letters and Laurels | USA 15% off. Coupon: Nation15 Expiry: November 1, 2020 33

photo: desi trisnawati

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Torikatsu

by: desi trisnawati

INGREDIENTS: 2 boneless chicken breasts Plain flour 1 egg Breadcrumb

MARINADE: 2 tablespoons mirin 3 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce 1 garlic clove, crushed

METHOD: 1. Slice the chicken breast horizontally into two even pieces.

2. To make the marinade, mix mirin, soy sauce and garlic in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat. Set aside in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to marinade.

3. Place the plain flour, egg and breadcrumb in separate bowls. Toss the chicken in plain flour. Dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumb to coat evenly.

4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel. Ready to serve.

For more recipes, follow Desi on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

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CRAFT

paper chain people by: mia setyawan & josiah S.

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get a long strip of paper and Keep folding the paper in half, until you get several equal sections.

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draw a simple outline of a person on the top side of the folded paper. make sure both hands touching the edges. then cut it out carefully.

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draw each person with their own unique features and costumes. have fun!

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