OYLA Magazine

OYLA Magazine, science for readers aged 8 and 12

OYLA Magazine is a science publication aimed at children and teenagers, structured into two titles by age: OYLA Junior, for readers aged 8 and up, and OYLA Magazine, for young people aged 12 and up. The company presents itself as a screen-free leisure alternative and defines its activity as editorial production and subscription sales, both in print and digital formats.

The publication describes itself as an award-winning science magazine and notes that families and educators have used it since 2015. Print issues are delivered monthly to homes in the United States and Canada, according to the website.

Contents of each issue

The editorial structure combines features on space exploration, animals and the planet with puzzles and brain teasers, illustrations and infographics, and simple experiments that readers can reproduce at home with everyday objects. The magazine is presented as ad-free material with articles reviewed by the editorial team and at least one subject-matter expert, who also provides supplementary resources for older readers and teachers.

Workbook and podcast

Alongside the magazines, the company offers a free printable workbook, designed as a companion to each article and requiring no subscription. Each hands-on activity uses materials available at home and aims to turn reading into a hands-on activity. The catalogue is completed with a podcast and a digital version of the workbook.

Subscriptions, pricing and guarantees

The site sells annual subscriptions of twelve issues for each title, plus a gift subscription designed for birthdays and holidays. At the time of analysis, the store showed a spring promotion with a 30% discount that brought the annual price to $86.40 compared to the list price of $123.43, and included digital access and free shipping. A bundle with the complete archive of back issues from 2022 to 2026 was also listed, with an 18% discount and a price of $190.24.

Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of the contracted period and can be cancelled from the customer account or by email. The company advertises a 120-day money-back guarantee, although the FAQ section mentions 30 days, and payment is made through an encrypted connection. The site also states that it accepts Education Savings Account (ESA) funds through ClassWallet.

Audience and sales channels

In addition to families, the publication directs part of its offer to schools and libraries, for which it announces special rates, and to grandparents who wish to gift the subscription. Readers can submit photos, drawings and stories, which are channeled through QR codes and activities included in each issue, always with parental permission.

Editorial activity and use of artificial intelligence

The company declares that all its articles are written and edited by people—writers, editors and science advisors—and dedicates a specific page to explaining its stance on the use of artificial intelligence in the publication. The site also includes a section on its ESA program.