Mowgli Studio

15/07/2026

Big thanks to Indy with Kids crediting Mowgli's Magic Meadows Alpacas/Naturally McHenry County, Illinois video in this section of their segment on FOX59 News, so fun!

Watch the entire segment at https://fox59.com/video/indy-with-kids-weekend-getaways-to-mchenry-county/11973697/

13/07/2026

We're looking for someone 20 or younger who would like to gain leadership skills by working directly with the youth voice of each issue. Your brainstorming on all content will be welcomed, alongside inspiring other youth writers/artists!

We have two more issues left in 2026, if you'd like to see what it's like before committing to the full year of 2027. More details in the attached image, but feel free to ask questions in the comments, DM, or email at [email protected].

***18 and under requires guardian approval, so please copy them on your email, if this applies to you!

10/07/2026

Do I know any 18 or under fans of Gravity Falls? I'm looking for a reviewer in the next issue of the quarterly (featuring cryptids).

Deadline July 24 to [email protected]
Please include a song for the mix tape sooner (in theme)
~300 words
Include name (+ full name or last name just an initial), age

(open to other cryptic related reviews from a youth voice, too, if this made you think of anything)

29/06/2026

Latest Quarterly went live last Friday, have you had a chance to check it out?

We're revisiting a format where each editor gets a spread to share their experience or search for respite. Something we all could use during the current colonial tantrum.

Big thanks to Alexis Moulds for sharing artwork for the cover — it was fun being inspired by your art to layout in the entire zine!

Mowgli Studio's quarterly is what we hope is an inspiring online zine: a murmuration of people and efforts making this world a better place.

18/06/2026

To those who have enjoyed the youth voice in our Quarterlies —Zoe is an incredible repeat writer. Are you able to support her adventure with us?

Zoe has made it through the club level and district level interviews… Ariana Litchford needs your support for Support Zoe's Dream of Being an Exchange Student

30/04/2026

Welcome to the Mowgli family, Home of The Sparrow, Inc.! I have been wanting to work with them since I moved to the area, so I'm *really* excited for this collaboration!

Home of the Sparrow’s mission is to reduce the prevalence of homelessness among women, children, families, and individuals through creative strategies and community partnerships that result in lasting self-sufficiency.

Home of the Sparrow not only provides transitional shelter, but also affordable housing and rapid re-housing combined with supportive services that address the core issues of homelessness (domestic violence, unforeseen housing or financial crisis, a death in the family, and/or a medical emergency). The economy and rising cost of living contribute to unstable housing situations as well.

Follow/like/share on the socials and donate, today »

You can make a difference with a donation today! Your support enables Home of the Sparrow to provide Housing, Shelter, Supportive Services and Outreach and ...

13/04/2026

Just heard the Spring commercial for Naturally McHenry County, Illinois was seen on Hulu, very exciting!

Keep an eye out for some local fave people in this video!

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“Warmth and Wonder of Spring”

Part of a series of videos created for NMC's streaming contract running throughout Chicago, Rockford, Milwaukee, and Madison on Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, and YouTube.

[video, voice over, script writing, editing, and graphics by Mowgli Studio]

“Warmth and Wonder of Spring” The NMC Streaming Series are the set of videos I created for their streaming contract running throughout Chicago, Rockford, Mil...

08/04/2026

CALL FOR YOUTH!!

Heya, 20 and under folks. Would you like to be featured in Mowgli Quarterly? We prioritize providing space for youth voices in each issue, and we would love the following (no experience required, we will guide you every step of the way and only release what we all — parents included — agree to) »»»

SUMMER ISSUE // RESPITE
Looking for (2-3) reviewers of any type of media on the topic of relaxation, respite, relief, etc. Favorite podcasts, graphic novels, movies, TV shows, zine, music on this topic — please share it with us. 500 words or less due April 30.

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FALL ISSUE // CRYPTIDS
Looking for an artist to give us new or existing artwork for the cover in theme with cryptids (NO AI, ONLY ORIGINAL ART). 8.5 x 11" hi-res digital file due by July 1.

Also looking for writers to review or do a whole article on your favorite cryptid. We also have a couple graphic novels we're thinking of for older youth, we will send them your way if you'd like to review something new. 500 words or less (reviews) 1300 words or less (full article) due by July 1.

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WINTER ISSUE // WORDS (yes, that vague, lol)
Looking for an artist to give us new or existing artwork for the cover (NO AI, ONLY ORIGINAL ART). 8.5 x 11" hi-res digital file due by July 1.

Also looking for writers to write a whole article on words or review your fave podcast, graphic novel, movie, TV show on this topic. 500 words or less (reviews) 1300 words or less (full article) due by July 1.

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21 + UP — if you're interested in either of the cover arts, it's open for you as well. I'd like one to be a youth artist, though.

If you're a parent or funcle or 20 and under or reviewed before... Sorry, not sorry for the tag in the comments 🥰

If you're interested or have questions » [email protected]

Mowgli Studio's quarterly is what we hope is an inspiring online zine: a murmuration of people and efforts making this world a better place.

27/03/2026

MQ21 is live » https://mowglistudio.com/mq/ !!!

This year we’ve invited artists to take center stage on the cover of each issue, which also influences the interior design (and I’m loving it). Thank you, Ed Schell, for your cover art, "Self-Hate." We also have guest writers Brekke Day (explaining the benefits of Montessori for early childhood development), our much loved co-editor Alesia Aceves (sharing her experience as a librarian with teens and AI), Jacqueline Rhew (talking resiliency in families as co-founder of the Center for Emotional Wellness of the Northwest Suburbs), and Anna Merritt (proving a brain in its 90s has decades of wonderfulness to share). We also are continuing to uplift the youth voice this year and love Nick’s review of "I Kill Giants."

Enjoy!