In an effort to remind kids that there is more to life that video games and iPods, the School Library Journal kicked down a list of what they’re calling “The Original Handhelds” a.k.a. magazines. And one of the best of these OG handhelds is apparently Transworld Skateboarding Magazine.
Skateboarding isn’t an activity to be left on the sidewalk. It’s a sport, an art, and a world with a fashion sense all its own. You’ll see more shoe ads in Transworld Skateboarding (TS) than you’ll see in Teen Vogue. TS features interviews with skateboarding professionals, detailed (and often bloody) photos of both graceful and klutzy moments in skateboarding, news, video game reviews, and stunning action photography. The magazine has also produced a series of skateboarding videos, including Sight Unseen and The Reason. Published monthly, plus two special issues. Audience: junior high and high school.
How’s that for a solid description of T-dub skate. And remember, kids. . . magazines are cool.
[Link: School Library Journal]
