07: The Light Issue

Whenever the world feels dark, just look for the light. Highlights: Journey to the sun; take a rainbow quiz; discover glowing ocean creatures; read a comic about lighthouse keeper Ida Lewis and a short story about fairies; put on a shadow puppet show; make a three different kinds of easy DIY lanterns and a matchbox crankie; eat some stained glass candy. Plus: a spot the difference by Alison Bechdel, cut-out light switch plates by Ellen Forney, a dot-to-dot, a mystery mosaic and more. Featured experts: Kate DiCamillo, astronaut Peggy Whitson, NASA heliophysicist Nicola Fox, marine biologist Séverine Martini, atmospheric scientist Alison Nugent, artist Judith Schaechter, the Secret Lantern Society’s Naomi Singer, Pies ‘n Thighs chef Sarah Sanneh.  Short story contributor: New York Times bestseller Meg Wolitzer Comic contributor: Rebecca Mock  Specs: 64 full-color pages, soft-touch matte cover stock International customers are responsible for any customs or VAT fees.