Children’s magazine publisher employs permanent staff

Have you heard of the happy mag for kids?

In 2006, Cathy Olmedillas noticed a gap in the market, so she started independent kids publishing house, The Anorak Press.

10 years on, the business is thriving and Cathy creates a range of products for children including Anorak Magazine, for girls and boys between 6 and 12 years old, DOT magazine, for preschoolers, activity books and even has a successful YouTube TV channel.

The Anorak Press aims to encourage children to tap into their imagination and use their creativity to learn. Cathy told us she ‘passionately believes in the magical medium of drawing as a communication tool.’

The magazines, which are produced four times a year with themes inspired by the British National Curriculum, are printed on recycled paper using vegetable ink. You can pick up a copy at newsstands around the world, or purchase digital copies on the Anorak web shop.

To grow the business Cathy needed to employ permanent staff, so in January this year, she borrowed £25,000. In this short video, meet Cathy and find out how The Anorak Press produces immersive, fun pieces of culture:

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