# Inspiring Kid-Focused Magazine Covers TIME's First 'Kid of the Year' is 15-Year-Old Gitanjali Rao By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-of-the-year References: [time](https://time.com/5916772/kid-of-the-year-2020/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%29) [TIME's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog-magic-adventures-telescope) latest magazine cover spotlights [15-year old scientist and inventor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-aces) Gitanjali Rao, the very first 'TIME Kid of the Year.' As a part of the feature, Rao was interviewed by Academy award-winning actor, activist, and TIME contributing editor Angelina Jolie. In the interview, Jolie seeks to understand more about Rao's Tethys invention—a device that's able to detect the presence of lead in drinking water, which connects to an app and is less costly than other methods that are currently available. Rao explains that she was inspired to create the device in response to the Flint water crisis, which motivated her to learn more about chemistry. The magazine issue also spotlights four other Kid of the Year finalists aged between 8 and 16 years, who have made a positive impact in the world. Image Credit: TIME ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kid-focused Magazine Covers:** Opportunity for magazines to feature young influencers and showcase their achievements. - **Youth Innovators:** Encouragement of young inventors and entrepreneurs to develop solutions for social and environmental issues. - **Tech-driven Youth Activism:** Rise of young activists using technology to drive social change and create awareness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** Publishers can explore kid-centric content and engage with a younger audience. - **Innovation:** Opportunities in fostering innovation and supporting young inventors and entrepreneurs. - **Social Impact:** Organizations focusing on social impact can collaborate with young activists and provide platforms for their causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child President Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/president-for-a-day.md) - [Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-2025-girl-of-the-year.md) - [Glow-Boosting Gen Alpha Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-day.md) - [Kid-Friendly Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog-magic-adventures-telescope.md) - [Young Scientist Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/young-scientist-challenge.md) - [Kid Entrepreneur Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurship-for-children.md) - [Kid-Friendly Menstruation Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-about-menstruation.md) - [Kid-Focused Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-kids.md) - [Personalized Story Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkertell.md)