The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Sports Illustrated Kids (SI KIDS), the first sports magazine written for kids ages 8 and up, connects with readers through their passion for sports. Created in 1989 as a monthly spin-off of Sports Illustrated, SI KIDS offers kids access to athletes and sports news with in-depth reporting, action photography, and other features to promote positive values, good sportsmanship and the fun of reading. SI KIDS reaches kids and families through various platforms including SI KIDS Digital Edition on tablet and SIKIDS.com, the ultimate destination for kids who live for sports and love to play.