Examining The Young Folks Periodical

The Purpose Behind This Site:

  The Young Folks periodical was first published around 1871 in the United Kingdom. The Young Folks was so much more than a periodical, for many young adults and children, it was an escape from reality. The Young Folks paper featured a variety of short stories, book series, and art for their consumers to enjoy. It was one of the first papers aimed at both boys and girls, and it changed the direction of marketing for periodicals afterward. Some featured novels and short stories that got their start from this periodical are famously Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson, "Joe the Call-Boy" by Walter A. Morris, and many more that can be discovered through this website. I implore you to go through this site and find something from the past that perhaps interests you to learn more. 

This website is meant to be a tool of exploration into the periodical that is The Young Folks. It gave many opportunities to unknown illustrators and authors, and opened doors for learning for children all over the United Kingdom. With humble beginnings in Manchester, the paper later moved to London as it received widespread success. Featured on this website is the history of The Young Folks paper, short stories with background and details, featured art from the paper, and a biography on Robert Louis Stevenson, one of the papers most well-known authors.