Our Turn to Thank You!
- A PBS Kids Zine -
NEW: Contributor Applications
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"Our Turn to Thank You" is a fanzine put together and contributed to by Viewers Like You! Our fanzine focuses on PBS Kids television shows, with the intent to pay homage to our favorite childhood programs.
All the love that was poured into these shows needs somewhere to go, so let's show these programs how much they mean to us.
- What's This? -
What's a zine / fanzine?
A zine is a magazine made by the people, showcasing their thoughts, interests, and creations. A fanzine is a zine made by fans of a particular topic with the intent to be shared with other fans, fostering a sense of community around a given interest.
Okay, what's this zine about?
This zine is themed around PBS Kids shows. We want to honor some of the shows that made our childhoods educational and fun, so we're putting together this fanzine to show our appreciation.
Will my favorite show be featured in the zine?
Right now, this zine is in its early stages: we're still taking applications and finding people to make things for the zine, so we aren't sure which shows will be featured yet. If you're interested in contributing to the zine yourself, we'd love for you to fill out our contributor application form!
Will AUs (alternate universes) or OCs (original characters) be allowed?
Sorry, no AUs or OCs this time. If you have AU or OC ideas, we hope you enjoy working on those projects separately! But for now, just the stuff from the shows for this zine.
What about character ships/shipping?
We ask that contributors feature only ships found within the shows. Shipping can be fun, but let's stick to canon relationships and pairings for this zine!
Can I buy this zine?
Once we finish it, yes! And all the money from our zine will be donated directly to PBS. Without them, this zine wouldn't exist in the first place! The zine will be available for digital PDF download, and it may also be available in print depending on interest. We aren't sure yet, but you can check back at a later date for an update.
- Schedule -
| Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check Opens | August 18, 2025 (Monday) |
| Interest Check Close | August 25, 2025 (Monday) |
| Contributor Applications Open | September 8, 2025 (Monday) |
| Contributor Applications Close | October 4, 2025 (Saturday) |
| Contributor Application Results | TBA |
- MODS -
Bea
Hello! My name's Bea! It's nice to meet all of you and I can't wait to see what amazing pieces we can make together as a team! While this is the 3rd zine I've hosted, this project really means a lot to me. PBS Kids had a major influence on my life and the programs have shaped me to become the adult I am today. It's very devastating to see what's currently going on in the world and I believe education should be accessible to everybody, especially kids. This zine is to pay homage to the programming block that has shaped a generation of kids to now adults. Hope you can have fun with us, as we thank PBS Kids for everything it's done.
@cottoncandycraze
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Bri
Hi! My name is Bri. This is the second zine I’ve been part of and I’m so excited to see what people come up with and contribute for this zine. I had the opportunity to see my local PBS station last year in person, and it was fantastic to see what we as a community can create. This zine is needed more than ever in our current political climate. Let us continue to give children quality education from the comfort of their couch, for free, with the help of viewers like you.
@wieldingcrimson
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SCYTHE
Hello, my name is Scythe and I'm new to the zine scene! PBS Kids was a big part of my childhood, and I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to help organize something to honor those memories and experiences. Having access to educational media and resources, especially in early childhood, is so important to ensuring that kids grow up with an appreciation and excitement for the world around them. Kids deserve love and care, and this is part of it. Having everyone come together over something so crucial to our childhoods means so much to me, and I can't wait to see what this project becomes. I'm excited to work with everyone!
Viveela
Hi everyone I'm Vee or Viveela works too! This is my third zine I have the honor to be a part of, but my first where I help manage the behind the scenes for it! I enjoy making little fanarts for the things that speak to me. I grew up with PBSkids and still enjoy seeing the newer things it has to offer to each new generation. It hurts to see the current state of education, I want to give back to PBSkids because they shaped me so much as a child. It was a blessing to be able to view free quality programming and learn at the same time. In this zine we aim to show our appreciation. Whether you grew up with their broadcasting or discovered the heart in their shows later on. Together let's thank them like they've thanked us.
- CONTRIBUTORS -
TBA
Please check back later!