Five Questions With… Kim Cooper
Some of you who just received the June issue asked us to repost these Q & A’s.
Enjoy!
Hi all. Many of you may not know the name Kim Cooper yet, but you will. That’s because she’s the new editor of OWL!
It’s sad to say, but May will be my last issue. I have loved my time here editing and writing for the coolest readers of all time (ie. you!), but I’m moving on to a new magazine that deals with one of my first loves: sports!
Furthermore, I thought a great way to introduce Kim to you guys would be to interview her right here as my last post on the blog.
Without further adieu… one last time… on with the questions!:
Q: Hi, Kim! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
Kim: Sure! My passion is writing and I wrote my first book in Grade 1 called Dogs Wear Clogs. I’m interested in languages and I’ve studied French, Japanese, Spanish, Indonesian, German, and Latin. I love comics, puppets, stickers and gadgets. I hang out a lot with my 11-year-old nephew and we both enjoy making movies, drawing, and putting together our own magazine full of puzzles and brainteasers.
Q: Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it?
Kim: Since my last name is Cooper, some people call me Coops. When I was younger, they called me Little Coops because I have an older sister and she was the main Coops!
Q: What is your favourite section of OWL?
Kim: I love Weird Zone. It’s so interesting to discover weird and wacky things in this world! I also love to laugh and appreciate a good joke so “Last Laugh” is also a big hit with me.
Q: Who is your personal hero?
Kim: Actually I have two: Canadian Nobel Prize winners Dr. Frederick Banting and Dr. Charles Best. They discovered insulin in 1921. Since I have type 1 diabetes, I have to take insulin every day and it helps control the amount of sugar in my body. Banting and Best’s discovery of insulin allowed people with diabetes to live long and healthy lives. They needed a lot of patience and persistence during their years of research before the discovery.
Q: Would you rather meet a relative from 50 years in the past or 50 years in the future?
Kim: That’s a tough one! I would have to say I would rather meet a relative from 50 years in the future. Then I could hear all about how the world has changed and future technology. I might even be able to meet my nephew’s grandkids!
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Cool, huh? I think Kim is going to make a great new OWL editor, and I would like you all to join me in welcoming her to OWL.
Also, even though I’m no longer working on the magazine, I’ll still be stopping by here from time to time to see what’s going on in OWL land, check out your new artwork, etc. I’ve had so much fun here, and I’m going to miss you all a ton!
’Til then…
Craig, owlblog@owlkids.com
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Hi Kim! Craig, are you still going to do the max finder comics?
Hi Zoe. Yes, I will still be writing the Max comics. I couldn’t give up EVERYTHING! Thanks for asking.
Hi Zoe, I was also happy that Craig is still going to continue Max Finder. I love to see what kind of mystery Max is going to solve.
What? No! Craig, you can’t leave OWL! And the blog! Noooooooooooooooooo! =(
What’s the name of the new magazine you’ll be editing?
On another note, welcome Kim! =)
Thanks Nicole for the welcome! 🙂
We’ll miss you, Craig! Does that mean that Kim will be doing the blog from May onwards? I can’t wait to see what OWL will be like with a new editor!
Yes, Kim will be doing the blog from now on. She’ll start blogging right away!
Hi Laura I’m pretty pumped about the blog and connecting with all of you. We’ll continue RAotW and we have some good ones coming up soon!
is there still going to be a blog?I cant believe it why id you decide too change welcome kim
are you going to change the name of the blog to kim blog?
Thanks for the welcome Hannah! The name is going to be changed to OWL blog soon.
are we stiill going to do the book club
Yes we are! If you have any suggestions for upcoming books, let me know. What are you reading now?
I emailed Craig a list of book club books and a RAotW photo a while ago 🙂 As I recall, there’s supposed to be a book club for the Unwanteds tomorrow, and I can’t wait for the next list of books!
Good Luck Craig! I wish you the best. But doesn’t the name have to change!
Yes, the name is going to change to OWL blog soon. Good thinking Ayden!
Welcome, Kim! According to your interview, we have a lot in common!
Have fun working on the new magazine Craig! 🙂
Good luck with your new job, Craig! I will miss you so much. You are one of my role models! I’m glad you will still be doing the comic…btw, welcome, Kim!
I don’t mean to be cheesy, but I’m actually sobbing as i type this. I haven’t been on the blog in a while, so I’m not that up-to-date…making this more of a surprise. I will miss you, Craig.
Hannah, 11
P.S. I will still be coming on, as I am not giving something i love up…bye Craig!
Don’t worry Hannah! Craig will be visiting the blog once in a while so we will be sure to stay in touch with him. I’m sure he’ll be happy to read your farewell message so thanks for writing it. 🙂
Oh wow! That’s a surprise to me! 😮 Welcome Kim! What made you want to edit OWL magazine?
Marissa 😛
Well I’ve loved OWL Magazine since I was a kid! I guess I’m still a kid at heart. 🙂 When I met the OWL team, I was so excited to work with such amazing writers, designers and publishers here so I feel very lucky!