> What is Scoutaroo?

Scoutaroo is a self-published activity book that is completely hand-drawn by me. I'm inspired by the things I loved as a child and by the sense of curiosity and desire to explore that all children share. It's my hope that Scoutaroo fosters that creative exploration to help children learn and grow.

Each issue has a theme; all of the activities in every issue are adapted to that theme, and there are several fun facts found throughout every zine which kids can use to decode the secret password to gain access to the clubhouse, where they can find bonus content, answers, and more!

> Who are you?

My name is Ciara Barsotti. I'm an artist living in the Bay Area who has always loved kid stuff and activity books. My husband and I don't have any kids... yet. But we have nieces and nephews who are a constant source of inspiration and imagination. You can check out my art over on my other Etsy shop: http://www.ciarabarsottiart.etsy.com

> How It All Started

The idea for Scoutaroo started way back when my mom was a kid... she would make "magazines" for her kid sister, releasing new issues full of hilarious and fun activities which kept them both entertained. Fortunately for all of us, she saved every single one, and shared them with me when I was little. I was captivated. I started making them for my little brother, and then when he grew out of it, for my little cousins. Now, I'm making Scoutaroo for everyone!